Swinging into Action to Fight Food Insecurity in Dulles South |
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Our 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament took place on May 8th at the South Riding Golf Club. What began as a crisp, chilly morning quickly turned into a beautiful, sunny day on the course, and our hearts were warmed even more by the extraordinary generosity that made this year’s event an outstanding success. Raising over $108,000, this tournament helps to ensure we continue to provide nutritious food for our guests week after week, including fresh milk, eggs, meat, and produce. Congratulations go to the winning team: Terry Silampa, Brad Long, Jay Strohecker, and Scott Westfall! |
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A big thank you goes to our 2026 Golf Committee, our hard-working volunteers, our generous event sponsors and contributors, our dedicated golfers, and South Riding Golf Club for its hospitality. We would also like to recognize Reagan Roney from Solvere One, our Golf Tournament Chair, for his leadership and endless hours spent dedicated to this cause throughout the months of planning. |
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We are so grateful–this annual event would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of many helpful hands. And, we can’t wait to see you next year! |
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CURRENT EVENTS AND LATEST UPDATES |
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| A huge thank you goes to all of our donors, drivers, and volunteers for supporting our April ASG event. We collected 7,437 lbs of pantry staples! If you’re not currently registered, sign up by May 20th to participate in the June 6th pickup! For information about this convenient, door-to-door donation program, visit our website here. |
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We were so excited to participate in the Run the Greenway race on May 3rd. We are grateful for the support of the 225 runners who ran on behalf of the Pantry–a 25% increase in runners from last year! This included staff, volunteers, friends, and family helping to raise funds and awareness for our mission. Thanks to their fundraising efforts and contest prize money, the Pantry raised over $3,800! |
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Save the date for next year’s race on Sunday, May 2nd, 2027! |
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| We are so proud of our youth volunteer, Emily Charley, for securing a $1,500 mini-grant from the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties’ Forward Turn Youth Philanthropy project. These funds will support the Pantry’s Summer School Backpack Buddies program, providing weekend food support for local LCPS students. |
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| DSFP was honored to attend the Loudoun School Business Partnership Awards Recognition event on April 16th, celebrating the contributions of business and community partners in supporting student success. Thank you to Goshen Post Elementary for nominating the Pantry as their valued community partner this year! We are grateful to be able to make a difference in the lives of local students through our Backpack Buddies and Counselor Snacks programs. |
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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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| SAVE THE DATE! The Loudoun Empty Bowls annual fundraising gala will be at Stone Tower Winery on Thursday, September 17th, 2026. Tickets go on sale to the public June 1st! And, NEW this year is an exclusive pre-sale happening right now for Patron Tables! If you’re interested in having a truly memorable evening while also making a meaningful difference, contact Loudoun Empty Bowls’ VIP Liaison here. |
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BENEFIT’s Crossroads Music Festival |
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BENEFIT is the coalition of musicians and community leaders uniting people with music to raise funds and awareness for charities supporting children in Loudoun County. BENEFIT believes that music makes a difference. 100% of event proceeds will benefit charities serving children in Loudoun County, including the Pantry.
BENEFIT’s Crossroads Music Festival, on September 18 & 19, 2026, is a dynamic celebration of music, bringing together local talent, national acts, and living legends at the intersection of diverse musical journeys. By showcasing global icons alongside emerging voices, the festival inspires meaningful connections and fosters cultural exchange.
Tickets go on sale June 1st! |
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- Canned chickpeas
- Soup with chicken
- Baby food pouches
- Popcorn
- Jelly
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Got Bags? We need your extra paper, plastic, or reusable grocery bags for our Food Distributions. Please donate 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 our guests get back on their feet… |
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“I got more work and I’m able to shop at the store now. I really appreciate all the help I’ve gotten from this amazing group of people. Thank you so much for the help while I was in need. Thank you.” ~ 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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| | 1,352 Volunteer Hours Served |
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1,093 Backpack Buddies Bags Delivered |
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7,344 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
Briar Woods CFA Leadership Academy
Community Baptist Church
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Eagle Ridge Middle School
Fortinet
Fourcorters
GE Aerospace
Girl Scout Troop 70366
Hovatter Elementary School
Lightridge High School Latin Club
Loudoun County Public Schools Instructional Coaches
National Charity League – Class of 2028
Paul VI LAX
Sri Sathya Sai Center of Fairfax
Stone Ridge High School AP Spanish
The Mews at Birchwood
Velankanni Arockia Matha Tamil Catholic Association Inc. (VATCA)
Vine and Branches Lutheran Church
Waxpool Elementary |
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Looking for other ways you can help? Consider the following: |
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| Did you know you can donate fresh herbs, fruits, and veggies (that you grow at home or purchase)? Such a delicious treat for our guests while adding key vitamins, minerals, and fiber to their plates. If you garden, consider planting extra veggies or fruits for donation to the Pantry during the harvest months. |
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| Organize a food drive with your workplace, school, neighborhood, or faith community to collect snacks! We can use donations of full-size or single-serve that we can distribute to our guests or to students in our Backpack Buddies bags. Sign up here! |
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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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Our youngest guests will be celebrating when they receive these birthday bags–funded by marketing firm, Fourcorters, and assembled by the lovely teachers at Hovatter Elementary. Their generous partnership provided 50 birthday bags! Thank you to all who participated! |
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We were so happy to give this Girl Scout Troop a tour of the Pantry. They asked great questions and came prepared with Snack Kit donations for our guests. Thank you! Meal or Snack Kits are a great way for groups and organizations to hold an off-site event in support of the Pantry. Learn more at DSFP.org/donate-food and sign up here if you’d like to provide the Pantry with meal kits. |
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What a unique way to give back! We are so grateful that Painted Promise VA reached out to us offering free painting services. They did an amazing job, and we are so happy to have our space looking so fresh. Thank you, Painted Promise–your work is inspiring! |
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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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