CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing Address
PO Box 220802
Chantilly, VA 20153
Main Office & Pantry
13981 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly VA 20151
Thrift Store
13989 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
Main: (703) 988-9656
Fax: (703) 988-9655
Centreville Office
14631 Lee Highway #313
Centreville, VA 20121
WFCM Website
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WFCM JOB
ANNOUNCEMENT
Cindy Nichols is our new Food Pantry Manager beginning December 1. Cindy needs a part-time pantry helper during the following times:
- Tues, Thurs. 9-3
- One Friday per month for USDA delivery (usually first Friday)
- One Saturday per month 9-3
This is a paid position, with employee benefits.
Candidate must be able to lift with no major restrictions, must be willing to direct volunteers when FPM is not present, and must be someone with good "people skills" to interact with clients.
If interested, please call or email Melissa Jansen, (703) 988-9656, or email: mjansen@wfcmva.org.
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Greetings!
Welcome to the November 2010 addition of WFCM's E-Newsletter. We provide this newsletter to keep you, our loyal friends and supporters, involved and aware as to what God is doing in and through WFCM, and we also use this as an opportunity to thank you for your continued prayers, volunteerism and support!
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2010 WFCM Holiday Basket Program
Every holiday season, schools, organizations, churches, families and individuals can pledge to provide food baskets to the needy in our area. WFCM distributes baskets in coordination with area public schools. Students must be receiving free or reduced cost lunches to qualify. Generous donations help numerous families in western Fairfax celebrate the holidays. Over 1,100 holiday baskets are distributed annually. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please fill out the sponsor form and return it to Cindy Nichols. All questions and comments can also be directed to Cindy via email or phone at (703) 988-9656, x. 105. Thank you!
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WFCM Client Stories
Ann is a single 38 year-old mother of three who was behind on her rent and utilities. She had lived paycheck to paycheck and was falling farther behind. With the four- month TANF-EF funding that WFCM received, we were able to get her caught up on her bills and continue to support her for 3 months. During that time she was working with a budget counselor. With the money she was able to save, she repaired her car, enrolled in a certificate program to give her the training she needed to get a better paying job. With her car repaired, she was able to save up to $40 a day that she need to pay for either the bus or a cab to her job in Reston. With her certification, she has the opportunity to work overtime which has increased her monthly income and pay off her debt.
Jane and Curtis, parents of two children, ended up in a shelter when they lost their jobs and home. They were able to find employment and rent an apartment. WFCM was able to assist with their rent while they were waiting for their first paychecks.
Carol and her disabled husband, Tom, needed assistance with their electric. Carol was laid off her job after 20 years when the company she worked for downsized. She was able to received unemployment but it wasn't enough to keep up with their expenses. After a few months, Tom 's disability was approved and Carol found work as a waitress.
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Praise and Thanksgiving!
- We are thankful for our friends at the Church of the Epiphany, Flint Hill School, Centreville Elementary, Virginia Run Elementary, Stone Middle School and Clifton Elementary for participating in the Fannie Mae Walk for the Homeless.
- We are thankful for our friends from TD Bank who volunteered their time and talents on Tuesday, November 9th working both in the Thrift Store and the Food Pantry and again during the Boy Scout Food Drive.
- We are grateful for all the Boy and Girl Scouts, families, individuals and those representing their place of employment who helped out during the Boy Scout Food Drive on Saturday, November 13, 2010.
- We are continually blessed by the opportunity to open a second office location in Centreville.
- We are thankful for the continued partnership with HPRP and the ability to reach more clients through the HOST site process.
- Whether they have worked here for a day for 7 years, we are are so thankful for our volunteers.
- We are thankful for the continued healing of several of our volunteers, staff and their loved ones.
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Prayers
- We pray for all staff, board and volunteers' health, families and walk with God.
- We pray for all who are suffering physically, emotionally and/or financially. We also pray that as the days and nights grow colder, that all have shelter, are fed and are warm.
- We pray for MORE VOLUNTEERS!
- We pray for unity and wisdom amongst the board of directors and staff as we grow.
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Volunteer Needs
While we ALWAYS need volunteers, the needs represented here are currently our most critical. Thank you!
CHANTILLY LOCATION
- Food Pantry Volunteers: A driver to pick up store donations on Monday morning and deliver to the Pantry. A 2-person team would be ideal!
- Thrift Store Volunteers: General assistance Mondays-Fridays, 9:00am-1:00pm; 3:00pm-6:00pm; Saturdays, 9:00am-1:00pm, 10:00am-2:00pm or 1:00pm-5:00pm
- Administrative Volunteer: General administrative support; flexible hours/days (6-8 hours minimum to start)
CENTREVILLE LOCATION- Administrative Volunteers: Receptionist to check in clients, make new appointments and answer phones; Mondays-Fridays, 9:50am-2:10pm
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Thrift Store Needs
Clothing items we need:
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Food Pantry Needs
These items are listed in order of need (greatest being at the top, least being at the bottom).
Food/Beverages- Sugar - 2-5 lb bags
- Coffee
- Tea
- Cocoa
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Syrup
Toiletries
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