Happy National Volunteer Appreciation Month. Thank You to Our AMAZING Volunteers! We Love Our Volunteers! Our volunteers are the heartbeat of the Pantry. They generously dedicate their time to nourish our food-insecure neighbors sorting and organizing donated food, assembling dry good bags, preparing Backpack Buddies bags, restocking shelves, and providing assistance to guests during distribution days,…
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A Message from our Executive Director… As March unfolds, it brings with it a sense of renewal and hope that truly speaks to the mission of the Dulles South Food Pantry. We're wholeheartedly committed to supporting our neighbors and nurturing a strong sense of community. Read more in the March Newsletter…
February is Heart Month! Help us support our neighbors in need with heart-healthy foods… According to the American Heart Association, a lack of access to adequate, consistent and healthy food contributes to negative health outcomes including chronic disease and poor mental health. Read more in the February Newsletter…
2023 was a great year – thank you! Dear Friends of the Pantry….I am truly inspired by the overwhelming support that the Pantry received in 2023. Expressing gratitude with a simple “thank you” doesn't capture the depth of my appreciation. Read more from our Executive Director in the January Newsletter…
Thank you for giving the gift of HOPE! “We would not have made it otherwise. Thank you with all of my heart.” This recent guest quote reflects the sentiments of so many of those who walk through our doors. With your help, we are able to provide a lifeline of hope during hard times. Read…
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You helped us feed more families than ever this Thanksgiving! It is with grateful hearts that we report serving 457 households this past week for our Thanksgiving distribution. This number reflects a 45% increase in the number of families over last year's Thanksgiving distribution. Read more in the November Newsletter…
Local charity fills empty bowls with hope this September for Hunger Action Month! Loudoun Empty Bowl's mission is to bring together artists and the community to help end food insecurity in Loudoun County. This year's fundraiser was held at Stone Tower Winery on September 14th and marked the event's 10th anniversary. They raised over $53,000,…
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Take Action this September for Hunger Action Month! Our national food bank partner, Feeding America, has designated September as Hunger Action Month. Will you join us in the fight to end hunger? Read more in the September Newsletter…
Backpack Buddies support food-insecure students throughout the school year. Did you know we provided over 6,000 food bags to Dulles South students in need last year? As part of our Backpack Buddies program, we partner with local schools and family liaisons to give food-insecure children easy-to-prepare meals and snacks to take home on the weekends. Read…
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Local schools help us make a difference in the lives of food-insecure children. Did you know that local schools give us unused, unopened food from their cafeterias and CASA programs? Last year, as part of our Food Recovery program, 14 schools rescued 20,985 lbs of food that we in turn gave to our guests. Read more…
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