Partner Spotlight: A Farm Less Ordinary |
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The Pantry is thrilled to partner with A Farm Less Ordinary in the course of their mission to change the world. Check out this video for a glimpse into the impact they’re making. |
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Providing fresh, nutritious food is a key part of our mission in fighting food insecurity. This summer over 40% of the food we’ve provided to guests consists of fresh fruits and vegetables. We are grateful for donations from many local farms including JK Community Farm, PEC’s Community Farm, Willowsford Farm, and A Farm Less Ordinary, that help support our mission. Do you have a green thumb and a bounty of summer produce with extra herbs, fruits, or veggies from your garden? We’re proud to be a registered AmpleHarvest.org food pantry, which means you can donate your surplus homegrown produce directly to us—and help nourish neighbors in need. Just drop off your produce at the Pantry during regular donation hours. In our commitment to sustainability, note that we pass along any fresh food that we can’t use to three local farms to feed their livestock like chickens, goats, and pigs. That means that less than 3% of the food donated to the Pantry goes to the trash! |
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CURRENT EVENTS AND LATEST UPDATES |
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| A huge Thank You to all who participated in July’s A Simple Gesture event! We appreciate our donors and volunteers who drove, collected, and organized over 6,700 lbs of food! This program is such a simple yet powerful way to help us restock our shelves and feed our neighbors in need. We pick up your donation right from your door. |
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Sign up by Sept 10th for our next pickup on Sept 27th, fill up a bag, and make an impact! |
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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, including Dulles South Food Pantry, serving children in Loudoun County. BENEFIT’s 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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- Canned Corn
- Granola Bars
- Crackers
- Pancake Mix
- Spam
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Shop to Make a Difference! |
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Donate Your Extra Shopping Bags |
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Got Bags? Please drop off donations of clean and flattened plastic or paper grocery bags at the Pantry during donation hours. We can use them during our food distributions! |
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Your support helps us get guests back on their feet! |
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| “I will [begin] to work. I have work permit now. I appreciate your helping to me too much. I can’t thank [you] enough for your help.” ~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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3,964 lbs of food collected |
A big thank you goes to the following groups for their food drive efforts! |
Arcola United Methodist Church Community Baptist Church Corpus Christi Catholic Church D&V Autobody Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Food for Neighbors Immanuel Mar Thoma Church (IMTC) King of Kings Lutheran Church – Dulles South Society of Defense Financial Management South Loudoun Youth Chorale Vine and Branches Lutheran Church Willowsford Waves Swim Team |
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| We Miss You! If you are a trained volunteer and do not have an account in our new volunteer management system, Bloomerang, please email us at volunteer@dsfp.org. We can help you set up your new account access so you can sign up for upcoming volunteer shifts at the Pantry. |
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| Did you know the Pantry offers Birthday Bags to children 12 and under? You can pack birthday items, such as a cake mix, frosting, candles, sprinkles, paper plates, and napkins in a gift bag. Host a packing party or donation drive to make some Birthday Bags and help us bring a light of happiness and celebration to our youngest guests! |
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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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| Eshan celebrated his 7th Birthday by making kids snack kits for our youngest guests. It has become an annual birthday tradition, and we love seeing him each year. Thank you Eshan! |
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| Many thanks go to South Loudoun Youth Chorale for partnering with us again this summer to conduct a food drive during their Summer Camp. Thank you to these camp counselors for delivering 324 lbs of pantry staples to us! |
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| We are so grateful for local, family-owned business, D&V Autobody’s recent food drive (809 lbs) and monetary donation! Thank you for supporting us in the summer months when donations decline and for being such a generous community partner. |
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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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