Hear from Juliye, our Pantry Distribution Manager, about how you can help us prepare for our largest distribution of the year and give everyone a reason to be thankful. |
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Please note the Pantry will be closed Nov 23rd – Nov 30th for the holiday. |
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“I want to first thank you for everything the Dulles South Food Pantry has done for me and my family this past year. DSFP and all of the wonderful staff have truly been one of our biggest blessings during one of our toughest years yet. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Secondly, I think we have reached the point where we no longer need food assistance! Yay! “ ~ a Grateful Pantry Guest |
As we enter this holiday season, we take this time to express our tremendous gratitude for your support. We want to remind you how thankful our guests are for the difference you make in their lives through your compassionate giving of food, funds, and time. Our neighbors do not expect to be in a situation where they need to ask for help. Thanks to your support, we are able to be there for them, and help them have a way forward to getting back on their feet! |
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Thank you volunteers and donors for all you do,
and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! |
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CURRENT EVENTS AND LATEST UPDATES |
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There’s still time to donate for Thanksgiving! We anticipate feeding ~600 families for our Thanksgiving distribution. And, your support is critical to make this happen. Sign up by 5PM on Wednesday, November 12th to donate fresh produce. Please deliver your produce donations to the Pantry: *Saturday, November 15th from 10am-1pm, or *Monday, November 17th from 10am-7pm |
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You can also still donate Thanksgiving staples for our distribution next week! Please contact us at info@dsfp.org with any questions. |
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StoneSprings Hospital Center, part of HCA Virginia Health System, recently announced that the HCA Healthcare Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to the Pantry to provide nutritious food and supplies to neighbors in need throughout Dulles and the surrounding area. It was an honor for us to receive this generous grant, which will help us provide hope for our guests. Many thanks, StoneSprings Hospital Center and HCA Healthcare! |
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We’re grateful for our new partnership with Target in Dulles Landing. They’re already providing food recovery donations of deli, produce, bakery, and meat items three times a week. This support has made a tremendous impact with the increased local need. Thank you, Target! We look forward to our continued partnership. |
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We were excited to be included in the grand opening of Wawa in Chantilly and recognized as a community partner. They’ll also be providing food recovery donations from their store. Thank you, Wawa, and welcome to the neighborhood! |
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Scouting for Food Drive Brings in Over 4,400 lbs of food! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Scouting for Food drive. Thanks to Pack 1500 Brambleton, Troop 2012, and Pack 1148, our shelves are well-stocked for the holiday season. We appreciate everyone’s efforts in making this event such a success! |
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| Get ready for GivingTuesday! Mark your calendar to join people and organizations from around the world in holiday giving. Plan to donate to the Pantry on December 2nd and be sure to spread the word on social media with the hashtag #GivingTuesday! |
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| In the spirit of the holiday season, the Thrivent Member Network will be awarding $15,000 in community grants as part of their Carols for a Cause event. The official site will launch on December 7th for you to vote for your favorite cause through December 13th. For all the details, see the Thrivent website (scroll down to Carols for a Cause). And, mark your calendar to vote for the Pantry! |
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- Mac and Cheese Cups
- Canned Chicken
- Pasta Sauce
- Ramen
- Canned Fruit
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Shop to Make a Difference! |
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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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| 561,958 meals distributed |
| 1,631 Backpack Buddies bags delivered |
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October Food Drive Report |
5,937 lbs of food collected |
A big thank you goes to the following groups for their food drive efforts! |
AARP Loudoun County & West Fairfax County Arcola United Methodist Church Avonlea Community C.A.R.E. Organization Community Baptist Church Corpus Christi Catholic Church Dulles Youth Sports Volleyball Flint Hill School Freedom High School Field Hockey Team Gateway Village Children’s Center Global Seva Fund, Inc Hartland Ladies Henrietta Lacks Elementary School Hovatter Elementary School Loudoun Lightning 8U Loudoun South Eagles 8U National Charity League – Class of 2029 Phoenix Elite Bomb Squad Cheer Team Stars – Casteel 8U Stars – Geyer 8U Sterling Xplosion 8U SYA Mets 8U Stone Springs Hospital Professional Practice Council Temple Beth Torah Vine and Branches Lutheran Church |
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| Provide financial support – As we near the year’s end, please consider a tax-deductible donation to support our guests. Or, consider becoming a monthly donor, which helps support them year-round, through all the seasons. |
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| Host a food drive – Another great way to give back during the holidays is to partner with your neighbors, friends, family, sports teams, or co-workers to collect our most needed items. For more information email us at: info@dsfp.org. |
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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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Thank you to the NCL Virginia Orchard Class of 2029 for assembling and donating Halloween treat bags (32 lbs) for our guests. Such a fun activity for the girls to do together while spreading cheer to their neighbors in need! |
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In honor of Diwali, SEWA International collected almost 1,000 lbs of food for the Pantry. We so appreciate their annual food drive efforts, which make an impact on restocking our shelves! |
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As part of their team bonding, Freedom High School’s field hockey team held a food drive and created Basic Bags for our guests. Thank you, ladies, for giving back to your community! |
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Inaaya celebrated her birthday by making Birthday Bags for our youngest Pantry guests! The party goers made 23 bags totaling 70 lbs! If you want to learn more about how you and your group can donate birthday bags, visit our website. |
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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 |
| Nov 15th & 17th – Thanksgiving Support donation drop-off Nov 18th – 19th – Thanksgiving distributions Nov 23rd – 30th – Pantry closed Dec 2nd – Giving Tuesday Dec 6th – Board of Directors Meeting (Email us at info@dsfp.org to submit public comments) Dec 7th – Dec 13th – Carols for a Cause – Vote for the Pantry! Dec 16th – 17th – Holiday Food distributions Dec 20th – Jan 4th – Pantry closed Feb 7th – A Simple Gesture Pickup |
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