The Pantry is extending our reach to our most vulnerable neighbors in need, and you can help. We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers. This important partnership will help homebound elderly, disabled, or chronically ill residents of Dulles South receive food assistance from the Pantry. All services are provided for free to clients, coordinated by Loudoun Caregivers’ staff, and performed by volunteers.

Read more about how you can help in the June Newsletter.

On the morning of April 20, 2018, 104 golfers and numerous dedicated volunteers braved the cold to hit the greens at South Riding Golf Club, playing for fun prizes donated by generous sponsors, all with the important goal to help feed our hungry neighbors. As part of the tournament, our silent auction saw the sale of donated items, ranging from Redskins memorabilia and tickets to retail packages. The tournament raised over $25,000, which will help us continue our mission of “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors.” We are so grateful for the sponsors, donors, volunteers, and participants who supported and helped to make our 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament a resounding success!

Read more about it in the May Newsletter

and also win great prizes from our amazing sponsors and participate in our silent auction!

You have a few days left to sign up for our first annual golf tournament at the South Riding Golf Club on Friday, April 20th.

• Hole-in-One – Win a 2018 Volvo!
• Hole-in-Two – Win a Golf trip to Pebble Beach!
• Dixon Gold Challenge
• Longest Drive
• Cool Drone Golf Ball Drop

Volunteers help us achieve our mission of “Neighbors feeding Neighbors”. Without our dedicated volunteers, we could not do what we do. There are great benefits to volunteering. Not only do our neighbors receive the assistance they need with quality food they receive from the Pantry, but volunteers are rewarded with the joy of making a direct, needed impact in the lives of our neighbors!

Read more about volunteering in the March Newsletter.

We are so excited to share that the Pantry is hosting our 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament on April 20, 2018 at the South Riding Golf Club! More than 100 golfers will have the chance to play for fun and prizes. Major sponsors will have the opportunity to promote products and services, while showcasing their commitment to the Pantry’s mission. Read move about it in our February Newsletter.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. According to estimates from the USDA, 41 million Americans were food insecure in 2016. Here, in Loudoun County, almost five percent of our population (that is, over 14,000 people) are food insecure. Although we live in one of the richest counties of America, there are individuals, seniors, moms and dads who struggle to pay bills while getting enough to eat. Read more in the January Newsletter

A local school recently held a food drive and invited Pantry President, Charlene Jones, to speak to the children. While there, Ms. Jones discovered that one of the teachers was a former Pantry guest. The teacher shared that money is still tight, but her family is making it now without help. This teacher had organized the food drive, donated food herself, and expressed that she wants to start volunteering. Read more about the many examples of giving that encapsulates our mission of Neighbors Feeding Neighbors in the December Newsletter.

A reality in our area is that some families rely on school programs for their children to receive a nutritious meal during the week. But, what happens when they are home on the weekend and do not have that access?  Read more about the Friday Food Pack Program in this month’s newsletter.