Join us in Welcoming our 2025-2026 Board of Directors! |
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We are excited to share several updates to our Board of Directors as we begin a new chapter of leadership at the Pantry. Meg Phillips was appointed President of the Board. Meg is a familiar and trusted leader, having previously served as our Executive Director. She guided the organization through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and brings a deep understanding of our mission, operations, and community. We are thrilled to welcome her into this new role. We also extend our sincere thanks to Neha Jadhav, our outgoing Board President, for her time and dedication in leading the board over the past term. During her tenure, the Pantry deepened its reach in serving those who need us most. We appreciate her contributions and continued support as a member of the Board. Joining Meg on the executive team is Kristen Reed, who will serve as Vice President. Kristen has been a dedicated board member and now steps into an officer role for the first time. Webre grateful for her continued service and enthusiasm as she takes on this new responsibility. We also want to thank Tod Larson, our outgoing Vice President, for his dedicated service and invaluable contributions in support of our mission. Finally, webre pleased to welcome Julie Knowles as the newest member of our Board of Directors. Julie brings fresh insight and a passion for our work, and we look forward to the impact shebll make in the year ahead. Please join us in celebrating these transitions and in expressing our gratitude to all of our board membersbpast and presentbfor their commitment to the Pantry and the community we serve. |
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Top row: Meg Phillips (President), Kristen Reed (VP), Keith Reinke (Secretary), Richard Louis (Treasurer) Bottom row: Neha Jadhav, Garrett Wolf, Doris Girgis, Julie Knowles |
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CURRENT EVENTS AND LATEST UPDATES |
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We were excited to receive a $5,000 grant for essential food purchases from the Van Metre Foundation. We are so very grateful to be able to use these funds during the Summer months! |
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| Free Summer Meals! Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) is providing free meals this summer for students ages 18 and younger AND other eligible students at fourteen locations throughout Loudoun County. See the LCPS website for details. |
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| Backpack Buddies 2024-2025 Year in Review We are proud to report a record number of schools were assisted this school year! The Pantry supported 26 schools at least once with 40,560 pounds of food, which included 8,360 Backpack Buddies bags and 15,940 snacks to counselors. In addition, for the first time, we provided Summer School supplements to food-insecure students who are attending Summer School. We distributed 138 Backpack Buddies bags to 7 schools to be sent home with students throughout the Summer. Thank you to everyone who has supported this crucial weekend food program for LCPS food insecure students! |
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| Mark your Calendars! Tickets are currently on sale for the Thursday, September 11th event at Stone Tower Winery. We hope to see our favorite Pantry supporters there! |
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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 benefit charities serving children in Loudoun County. BENEFITbs Crossroads Music Festival 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. Order Tickets here! |
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- Pasta Sauce
- Chicken
- Sardines
- Chickpeas
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Shop to Make a Difference! |
Check out our new Community Wish List at Target. Our Amazon and Walmart wishlists also make it easy to give and ship directly to the Pantry! The next time you are shopping, please consider picking up a few items from our list. You can conveniently ship directly to us at: Dulles South Food Pantry
24757 Arcola Mills Dr
Dulles, VA 20166 |
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Your support helps us get guests back on their feet! |
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| “From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me through a challenging chapter of life. Ibm leaving with a heart full of gratitude and so much respect for the work you do. Youbve made a lasting impact, and I will carry that with me wherever I go.” |
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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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| | 329 Backpack Buddies Bags |
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5,144 lbs of food collected |
A big thank you goes to the following groups for their food drive efforts |
Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam
Arcola United Methodist Church
Birchwood at Brambleton Singles Social Club
Community Baptist Church
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Firestone Youth Mission
Immanuel Mar Thoma Church (IMTC)
King of Kings Lutheran Church – Dulles South
Kudu Dynamics
LDS – Brambleton Ward Primary
Senators 8U Baseball Team
Somos
Vine and Branches Lutheran Church
Willard Middle School |
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| Donate Garden Surplus – Calling all local gardeners! Got extra veggies from your garden? We’d love to share your surplus with neighbors in need! If you have fresh produce to spare, please consider donating to the Pantry. Every tomato, zucchini, or bunch of herbs helps! Thank you for growing and giving! |
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| Give us a “Like” on Social Media! Do you follow the Pantry online? If not, please do us a favor and like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. We are looking to increase our social media presence and would appreciate your help! |
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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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| We were honored to be the recipient of 2,417 (!!) pounds of food from a team building event for Somos orchestrated by Feet First Events! The Somos employees were SO creative in their designs of the Statue of Liberty, The Alamo, Leaning Tower of Pisa and more! |
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| Women Giving Back held a super successful Kids Summer Extravaganza! We were honored to be there and share the types of services DSFP provides to the community. Almost 180 families received clothing, food, and valuable community resources! |
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Food Distributions at the Pantry Tuesdays & Wednesdays By Appointment Only Phone: 703-507-2795 Email: appointments@dsfp.org Food Donations at the Pantry Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 10:00am – 11:30am Community Donation Locations Brambleton Association Stone Ridge Association Dulles South Recreation & Community Center South Riding Giant South Riding Town Hall |
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