Spring has sprung! I am reminded of the new life we have because of the resurrection of our Lord, and how grateful we are for all of the "new" things we have been blessed with at WFCM this year.

Our Centreville office is growing and has seen over 60 clients since we opened. If you didn't see the recent article in the local Centreview (March 3 edition), please check it out online. Our Community Coordinator, Terry Kelly, is busy speaking to churches, visiting local schools and partnering with local businesses to help sustain our office and reach more clients in the local community. Please feel free to stop by and take a tour. The Centreville office's business hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm.

Meanwhile, things are hopping in Chantilly, as usual! Our food pantry has about 300 appointments each month, and we are reaching out to seniors in particular to offer new foods, and suggestions for cooking nutritional meals. Our budget class, Financial Peace University, is meeting every Tuesday night nearby and is taught by one of our faithful Board members. We received over 3,200 pounds of food at the Colonnade Giant Food Store in February, thanks to the generous donations of that community. Our Thrift Store recently underwent some nice changes and it looks fresher.

There are two major fundraiser that WFCM hosts each year: the "Swing for Homelessness Prevention" Golf Tournament and the 4th Annual Fellowship Dinner.  This year we invite you and your friends to come out for a day of golf on Monday, May 9. Additional details can be found both here in this eNews (green box) and on our website. It is not too soon to mention that our 4th Annual Fellowship Dinner is on Friday, October 14...and we DO need table hosts! Being a table host is painless, we promise! You simply invite 6-8 friends to sit with you for a lovely dinner at the Fairview Marriott, hear from our clients, hear some great music and enjoy wonderful food. Though there is no cost to this event, there is an opportunity to give financially for those who choose to do so. If you can host a table...or two...this year, please contact Annette Bosley, our Table Host Coordinator.  Additional details will be posted on our website as we near the event.
  

Lastly, let me share with you that I watched a recent episode of "60 Minutes" which highlighted children who are homeless and hungry. As I heard children describe what hunger feels like, my eyes welled up with tears, and I was reminded of why we do what we do at WFCM, which is to provide life-essential needs to those who need our assistance. THANK YOU for partnering with us to stop hunger and homelessness in Fairfax County! 

 

Always grateful for your support,

Melissa M. Jansen 

WFCM Executive Director   

 

    

WFCM Annual Golf Tournament

WFCM is holding its Annual "Swing for Homelessness Prevention" Golf Tournament on Monday, May 9 at the Chantilly National Golf and Country Club. This is a perfect opportunity to play for the fun of the game while helping WFCM provide assistance to local families in need!

 

REGISTRATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN!!! 

 

We are praying for 80 GOLFERS this year. We need Sponsors of every level, as well as Prize Donations.   

 

Questions? Concerns? Want to help? Please contact Committee Co-Chair Renee Cole.

 

Registration Flyer & More Details: Golf Event Flyer 

Praise and Thanksgiving!

• We are thankful for the hard-working folks at TK Mechanical and the support and dedication they've shown. We appreciate their professionalism and care!
• 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 thankful for the continued healing of several of our volunteers, staff and their loved ones.  

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 pray for the Centreville office, that it may continue to grow and meet the needs of our clients in this area.
• We pray for additional volunteers who have the ability to commit to a long-term schedule.   

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 Office)
 
ON CALL VOLUNTEERS

Need one volunteer to help move furniture that will be given to clients in need (free of charge). Need one volunteer to provide transportation to clients for medical appointments.

FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS
Need one bagger/assistant bagger from 11:00am - 2:30pm on Tuesday and Saturday. Need one food pickup volunteer for 9:00am deliveries.

THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEERS

Cashiers needed Friday and Saturday from 10:00am - 2:00pm. General volunteer assistance Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00am - 12:00pm. 

(Centreville Office)
 
BACK-UP ADMINISTRATIVE VOLUNTEER

Need one receptionist to check in clients, make new appointments and answer phones Monday-Friday from 9:50am - 2:10pm. 

 

For more information, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Annette Bosley, or please feel free to visit our website.  Click here for a volunteer application.

Food Pantry Needs 

These items are listed in order of need (greatest being at the top, least being at the bottom).

Food/Beverages

• Cooking Oil (24-48 oz.)
• Mayonnaise (16-32 oz.)
• Mustard and Ketchup
• Juice (64 oz.) 
• White Sugar (2-5 lb.)
• White Rice (1-3 lb.)
• Instant Cocoa
• Pancake Mix 
• Pancake Syrup    
• Canned: Potatoes, Collard Greens, Beets, Spinach, Mustard Greens, Peaches & Pears
• Jelly or Jam

Toiletries (NOTE: toiletry items cannot be purchased by our clients with their food stamps) 

• Laundry Detergent (32 load or less)  
• Deodorant
• Shampoo
• Toothpaste    

Thrift Store Needs

We have a great need for non-upholstered furniture in GOOD CONDITION (to sell) in our store! 

Thrift Store Sales

These are our upcoming sale dates for April!