Mercy Mall of Virginia began with a vision for a free boutique—a place where people could receive essentials with dignity and excellence. Inspired by Pastor Shannon O’Dell and his wife Cindy in Arkansas, the idea took root when their child realized a friend had to cut the toes out of his shoes just to participate in gym class. The first Mercy Mall opened in 2010 in Harrison, Arkansas, serving those in need.

When Stacey Jones and her family relocated to Midlothian, VA in 2011, they assumed poverty was scarce in the affluent area—until they read an article about families struggling through the recession, living in homes with “cherry wood cabinets but no food inside.” A seed was planted in Stacey’s heart.

Later that year, a free community resource opened through a local church plant that the Jones’s were a part of, providing canned goods, toiletries, and coats. When the church plant closed, the Jones family took a leap of faith to continue the ministry. What started as a table and rolling cart in an elementary school has now grown into a 12,000-square-foot facility serving thousands with clothing, housewares, and essential supplies—proving that God will always provide.

“And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19