March is National Nutrition Month |
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At the Pantry, a key part of our mission is to provide nutritious food to our guests. We are committed to distributing a rich variety of foods–not just pantry staples, but also fresh produce, meat, eggs, and dairy so that our guests are fed and nourished. How can you make a difference in supporting our guests with nutritious food choices? Make a monetary donation so we can continue to purchase and distribute fresh dairy, eggs, and meats that nourish our guests. Donate fresh fruits and veggies that will add key vitamins, minerals, and fiber to our guests’ plates. If you garden, consider planting extra veggies or fruits for donation to the Pantry during the harvest months. Organize a food drive with your workplace, school, neighborhood, or faith community. Whether you choose a creative theme or keep it simple, food drives are a great way to support the Pantry. When you’re planning your drive, connect with us so we can help suggest the items that are most needed at that time. |
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CURRENT EVENTS AND LATEST UPDATES |
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| A Simple Gesture is a simple, yet powerful way to help us restock our shelves and feed our neighbors in need. For your convenience, we pick up your donation right from your door. Sign up by April 1st to participate in the April 18th pickup! |
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| We are grateful to recognize all of our Platinum Supporters who have donated over $10,000 in monetary or food value to the Pantry. See the complete list of our Platinum Supporters here! If you are interested in becoming a Platinum Supporter, please contact us at info@dsfp.org. |
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Mark your calendars for Give Choose on March 24, 2026! Choose the Pantry and donate during the power hour (12-1 PM ET) to make an even bigger impact by helping us win additional prizes! A powerful 24-hour online giving event, Give Choose is organized by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties to impact local charities serving our community. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference! |
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Save the Date to Run the Greenway! Lace up and get ready to make an impact at the Run The Greenway race, supporting Loudoun County nonprofits like the Pantry! Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for the 6th annual 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run. |
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- Sardines
- Spam
- Lentils
- Canned Pinto Beans
- Crunchy Peanut Butter
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Got Bags? We can use your extra plastic, paper, or reusable grocery bags for our Food Distributions. Please donate your clean, flattened bags at the Pantry during our regular donation hours. |
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Shop to Make a Difference! |
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Your support helps us be there for our guests when they need it most… |
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“I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to meet with me last week and for being so kind and supportive. It truly meant a lot to me, especially during such a hard moment. Losing my mom has been very difficult and overwhelming, and the comfort, understanding, and warmth you showed really stayed with me. I’m so grateful for the way you listened and made space for me when I needed it.” ~ recent Pantry guest |
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However you give, whether it is time, money, or food, you make a difference in the lives of our guests. Thank you for your contributions last month! |
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| | 1,175 Backpack Buddies Bags Delivered |
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1,372 Volunteer Hours Served |
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February Food Drive Report |
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9,181 lbs of food collected A big thank you goes to the following groups for their food drive efforts! |
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Arcola United Methodist Church Avonlea HOA Buffalo Trail Elementary School Capital One, Customer Services and Strategy Community Baptist Church Corpus Christi Catholic Church D&V Autobody Dulles Church Dulles South Community Moms Freedom High School National Art Society Hutchison Farm Elementary School Independence High School King of Kings Lutheran Church – Dulles South Lightridge High School Theatre Loudoun County Chapter of The Links, Inc. Master Singers of Virginia Nysmith School – Kindergarten Nysmith School PTO/AKIN Sanders Corner Elementary School Sathya Sai Center of Fairfax Soft Tech Consulting Terraforma Church The Mews at Birchwood Vine and Branches Lutheran Church Vine and Branches Lutheran Church Preschool |
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From individuals, families, and kids, to service groups, faith supporters, and local businesses, our generous community exemplifies our mission: #NeighborsFeedingNeighbors. |
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Thank you, Lightridge High School Theatre, for collecting canned goods and monetary donations during your performances. We are so grateful! Support LHS Theatre and the Pantry by attending an upcoming performance. Check out their Instagram page, @lightridgetheatre, for details. |
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We were thrilled to partner with the Capital One Customer Services and Strategy Group as they sponsored one week’s worth of Backpack Buddies bags. They donated 1,242 lbs of food, which is equivalent to 1,800 weekend meals for local students. Thank you, Capital One Customer Services and Strategy Group, for your support! |
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Sri Sathya Sai Center of Fairfax held a food drive for us focusing on our most needed items, which is so helpful! Did you know we update our Most-Needed Items list every Thursday based on items we are low on? Check it out next time you want to donate. |
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Food Distributions at the Pantry Tuesdays & Wednesdays By Appointment Only Phone: 703-507-2795 ext. 1 Email: appointments@dsfp.org Food Donations at the Pantry Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 10:00am – 11:30am No Appointment Needed Community Donation Locations Brambleton Association Broadlands Association Dulles South Recreation & Community Center South Riding Giant South Riding Town Hall Stone Ridge Association |
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