End of Year Message from DSFP Executive Director, Meg Phillips Dear DSFP Friends, Happy New Year! I always love the beginning of a new year…reflecting on the prior year, celebrating successes with a grateful heart, and setting intentions for the year ahead. Read more in the January Newsletter…
Home Sweet Home! (New and Improved) The moment we have been anxiously waiting for is here! We moved back into our beautiful, newly renovated Pantry in late November with the help of many volunteers, and we have held six distributions since then. Our staff, volunteers, and guests are thrilled with the new space. Read more in…
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THANKFUL We are so thankful for all of our supporters who help us “make it happen”…our donors, volunteers, drivers, staff, all of you who contribute in some way to support the Pantry. We can't say it any more clearly than by using the words we hear from our grateful guests. Read more in the November Newsletter…
Robin Kinkead named to Loudoun100 Congratulations to our very own Robin Kinkead, Pantry Co-founder and Operations Manager, for being honored as part of this year's Loudoun100! The Loudoun100 Project recognizes people in Loudoun who make a positive impact on the community. Read more in the October Newsletter…
Thanks to AVFD…our home away from home In late December 2020, we moved out of our home Pantry at Arcola United Methodist Church and into a garage on the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department Annex property so our Pantry building could be renovated. We have been at the Annex months longer than expected! Read more in the September Newsletter…
Renovation Update! Pantry transformation is officially underway! Walls have been removed, framing has begun, a new door frame is being built, the overhang removed, the office is coming along, and the old red carpet is gone! Check out all the latest updates and pictures here on our website. Read more in the August Newsletter…
Introducing our New Board of Directors Our Board of Directors is made up of volunteer members, who provide strategic and mission-focused leadership to the Pantry. To say we have the most amazing and engaged Board would be an understatement, especially after this past year!. Read more in the July Newsletter…
Your Support Helps Get Guests Back on Their Feet! Our mission is to provide nutritious food, personal supplies and other services to neighbors in need to help them on their path to self-sufficiency. What does that mean in practical terms at the Pantry? We have our own dedicated advocate and staff member, Trish Lewis, who meets…
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Huge Success in Helping Us Drive Out Hunger! Our 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament took place on May 7th at the South Riding Golf Club and was a huge success thanks to our Golf Committee and volunteers, generous event sponsors and contributors, and our dedicated golfers. Over $40k was raised….read more in the May Newsletter…
Get Outdoors to support the Pantry this Spring! Happy Spring! We have opportunities for you to get out, get healthy, and enjoy the great outdoors while you support the Pantry at these important upcoming events. Read more in the April Newsletter…
