CONTACT
INFORMATION
Mailing Address
PO Box 220802
Chantilly, VA 20153
Chantilly Office & Pantry
13981 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
Thrift Store
13989 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
Chantilly: (703) 988-9656
Fax: (703) 988-9655
Centreville Office
14631 Lee Highway #313
Centreville, VA 20121
Cville: (703) 825-1996
Fax: (703) 825-1612
WFCM Website
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SAVE THE DATE!
WFCM's 2011 Events
WFCM Golf Tournament
Monday, May 9, 2011
4th Annual WFCM Fellowship Dinner
Friday, October 14, 2011
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Thank You!
A very special thank you to this month's Guest Editor, the one and only, Heidi Ermlick. Heidi, as you may remember, was the WFCM Food Pantry Intern this past summer. She helped organize multiple food drives for our food pantry. She returned from her busy semester at JMU to volunteer some of her time here at WFCM, and we are appreciative of her time and bubbly Christmas cheer!
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SEASON'S GREETINGS!
Welcome to the December 2010 (Christmas) edition 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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CENTREVILLE In September 2010, WFCM opened an office in Centreville. The office is located near several schools with a growing population of financially needy families. Executive Director, Melissa Jansen, has expressed much excitement that "we can meet the majority of our clients in a nearby office, within walking distance, and give food to children who might not otherwise have enough on the weekends. The office is in the heart of Route 29 and near many of our supporting churches." Terri Kelly, our new Community Coordinator, has been busy informing these churches about WFCM services, and making connections with school counselors about our new site.
Members of Centreville Baptist Church graciously gave time and supplies in October to build sturdy shelves in a large closet pantry, and made our first food donations. Twice the children's ministry of Korean Central Presbyterian Church brought in generous amounts of food and baby supplies. More than 90 small food boxes arrived from the Bloom/Bottom Dollar food chain, so the Centreville site is well-stocked with non-perishable emergency food for winter visits from clients. Already 18 counseling appointments have occurred with neighbors in need of food or rent or utility assistance, and a caring listener to their financial trials. Referrals can also be made to our larger Chantilly pantry, or the thrift store for assistance with clothing or household goods.
A large conference room will soon be used for evening budgeting classes, to be offered in Spanish by a volunteer. We look forward to seeing our staff and new office space busy reaching more clients with hunger and homelessness concerns. The Centreville location is open to clients from 10:00am to 2:00pm Monday-Friday...please stop by for a visit!
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2010 WFCM Holiday Basket Program
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!Every holiday season, countless schools, organizations, churches, families and individuals pledge to provide food baskets to the needy in our area. WFCM distributes baskets in coordination with area public schools. Students must receive free or reduced cost lunches to qualify. Generous donations help numerous families in western Fairfax celebrate the holidays. This 2010 season, approximately 1,600 holiday baskets were distributed. We could not have distributed Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets without your unending support and generosity. THANK YOU!
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Praise and Thanksgiving!
- We are thankful for such a wonderful 2010. Though there have been challenges, God has also presented us with an endless supply of opportunities and blessings.
- We are so very thankful for all our volunteers, whether they have served for a day or a decade.
- We are thankful for such a loving and hard-working staff and board of directors.
- We are very pleased for Cindy Nichols, who was promoted to Food Pantry Manager!
- We are thankful for Linda Emerick, who has joined our staff as the part-time Food Pantry Assistant Manager.
- 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 in 2011; more volunteers who are able to commit to a long-term schedule.
- We pray for unity and wisdom amongst the board of directors and staff as we continue to grow.
- We pray for Lisa Bynum, our former Food Pantry Manager, and her family as they begin their new life outside of the area.
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WFCM Main Office/Food Pantry/Centreville Holiday Closures
- December 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
- January 1, 3
NOTE: The WFCM Thrift Store will be OPEN for business December 28, 29, 30 & 31. All other days, it will be closed for re-stocking and in observation of the holiday.
Food Pantry & Thrift Store Donation Closure Dates
- December 23, 24, 25, 27, 28
Thrift Store Donation Open Dates*
- December 20, 21, 22, 29, 30, 31
*NOTE: The WFCM Food Pantry will be UNABLE to accept donations during the closure.
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MOST CRITICAL Volunteer Needs
While we are always in need of volunteer support, the needs expressed here are those that are most critical only.
Chantilly
ADMINISTRATIVE
Need 1 volunteer 2 days per week for 3-4 hours per day.
FOOD PANTRY
Need a driver to pick up store donations Monday, Thursday and Friday and deliver to the pantry. A 2-person team would be ideal.
Need a bagger from 11:15am-2:15pm on Tuesdays.
ON CALL VOLUNTEERS
Need "on call" volunteers to help move furniture for clients and to help provide transportation to clients for appointments.
Centreville
ADMINISTRATIVE
Need 1 receptionist to check in clients, make new appointments and answer phones; Tuesday, Thursday and/or Friday 9:50am-2:10am.
For more information, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Annette Bosley, or please feel free to visit our website. Click here for a volunteer application.
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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)
- Pancake Syrup
- Juice
- Oil
- Condiments (i.e., Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard)
Toiletries
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Baby Wipes
- Diapers (Sizes 5 & 6)
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