CONTACT
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Mailing Address
PO Box 220802
Chantilly, VA 20153
Office & Food Pantry
13981 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
Thrift Store
13989 Metrotech Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
Tel: (703) 988-9656
Fax: (703) 988-9655
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BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD!
Karl came in for assistance with an electric bill. He lost his job but was able to secure a seasonal mail job. His wife is working full time. WFCM was able to pay a portion of the bill and they were able to cover the rest to avoid the disconnect. The family was given food assistance from the food pantry. We connected their 17 year-old daughter with the career counselor at the high school for higher education options. The family will stay with our services until Karl can secure full time employment.
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Anna, a 20 year-old single mother, came for assistance with her utilities bill. She had been unemployed for a while and recently found a new one, but hadn't received her first paycheck. Her child's father is still living at home and trying to finish high school. During the day, he takes care of the baby while she works. Anna will receive food from our pantry monthly and clothing assistance every two months. We referred her to the SNAP outreach worker that comes two Mondays per month and also made an appointment with the WIC office. Once she begins receiving a steady paycheck, she should be able to pay her rent with the money being saved with food and clothing assistance.
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Roger and Anya were referred to WFCM by Fairfax County for rental assistance. They have a newborn baby. He is working full time and she has lost her job. In addition to assisting with rent, we were able to meet with the family and get them in for monthly food and clothing assistance. We are confident of their success going forward.
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GAS CARDS
Many of our clients cannot afford to purchase gasoline. If you are able to assist, please deliver the cards to our main office in Chantilly.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
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Greetings!
Welcome to the November 2011 edition of WFCM's eNews. 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. We also use this as an opportunity to THANK YOU for your continued prayers, volunteerism and support! God bless each and every one of you! |
Director's Corner It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Or...er...Thanksgiving. The two holidays seem to run together these days, with shopping center decorations already up and our own Christmas ornaments and wreaths for sale in the WFCM Thrift Store. In any case, this is our extra busy time, following the wonderfully successful Boy Scout Food Drive, Holiday Basket distribution, and Give to the Max Day! Thanksgiving is truly my favorite holiday of all - a time to give thanks to God - and to reflect on everything He has done, personally for me, and in the ministry. We are extremely blessed with great supporters, food and clothing donors, a talented staff and board, plus hundreds of dedicated volunteers. It is also my favorite time of year at WFCM because we get to personally distribute holiday baskets to our own clients as well as folks in the community who have children and have signed up for baskets through their schools. The smiles, hugs and full hands as they leave here with their baskets is indescribable, but rest assured it blesses me and my staff and we salute you if you are one of our faithful holiday donors. We also thank you for remembering us during the "non-holiday" times, such as the spring and summer months when our food pantry is extremely low.
For those who participated in the Give to the Max Day (November 9th) it's amazing that we were able to raise $765 in 24 hours! Thank you so much for your support. Just coming off of our Annual Fellowship Dinner, we are grateful that people did not forget about the homeless, the poverty-stricken and as Matthew 25:40 suggests, "The least of these."
As we approach our day of thanks, and our Lord Jesus' birthday, may we all be reminded of our freedom (salvation in Christ), our homes (shelter, warmth) and the meals we eat (food). These seem like basic things to meet basic needs, but many of our clients at WFCM are not so fortunate and do not take these for granted. Let's all remember them this winter, and continue to pray for them as they come for help.
Eternally grateful,
 Melissa JansenExecutive Director |
Annual Boy Scout Food Drive Success!
On November 12, we partnered with the Sully District Boy Scouts for a full workday, as recipients of their Scouting for Food Drive. The scouts gave approximately 55,000 pounds of food to WFCM to support our food pantry and serve our clients. Despite the cold weather that Saturday morning, many energetic volunteers at the scout location sorted, boxed, and loaded, while still many others unloaded and stocked the shelves of the pantry. Without the fervent effort of these caring people, the project could not have taken place. Thank you to each and every one!
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Holiday Assistance Program The holidays are likely to be the hardest times for our clients. Throughout the month of October, WFCM has been receiving requests for holiday assistance. Our part is to provide holiday food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas and we need your help to do this. We need your help! For the 2011 season, we anticipate that we will receive close to 1,500 requests for assistance, we would be grateful if you considered sponsoring a family this holiday season. If you are unable to make that commitment, gifts of food or gift cards to local grocery stores will appreciated! In 2010, we were able to provide 1,587 holiday baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas, thanks in full to your giving hearts! Questions or comments on the Holiday Food Basket Program? Please contact Terri Kelly or call (703) 988 - 9596. |
Toys For Tots Campaign Beatty Management, our property management company, has partnered with Mix 107.3 for their 21st Annual Toys for Tots Campaign with the U.S. Marine Corps! Mix 107.3 will be doing a LIVE broadcast right here from Sully Plaza Shopping Center on Saturday, December 17 while the U.S. Marine Corps collects unwrapped gifts and donations to distribute to underprivileged children during the holidays. We support the Toys for Tots Campaign and hope you will, too! More details coming soon! |
The WFCM Website
We are pleased to announce that our NEW and IMPROVED user-friendly website was launched to the public November 22, 2011.
What's so special about it?
More graphics and videos!
Interesting statistics!
Client testimonies!
Current announcements!
WFCM Calendar!
And more...
Access the new website HERE!
Thank you, WFCM Website Development Subcommitee and WFCM Public Relations Committee, for all your contributions towards the completion of the website initiative!
Questions or general feedback concerning the WFCM website? Then please contact Jen Adkins, webmaster.
Thank you!
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Praise and Thanksgiving!
- Praise God for the work of the Boy Scouts, local churches, and community to fill our shelves for those who will need food this winter.
- We are so very thankful for ALL our volunteers, who are led to serve both in large and small ways here in the ministry.
- We are thankful for such a loving and hard-working staff and board of directors.
- Praise God for the continued healing of several of our volunteers, staff and their loved ones.
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Prayers
- We pray for those who deal with loneliness during the holidays, that they would know Christ, His love and peace.
- We pray for clients (all of us) during this time of temptation to overspend for unnecessary things beyond our budget.
- We pray for all staff, board and volunteers' health, families and walk with God.
- We continue to pray for all who are suffering physically, emotionally and/or financially.
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MOST URGENT Volunteer Needs
While we are always in need of volunteer support, the needs expressed here are those that are most critical only.
For a printable flyer of these needs, please click HERE!
FOOD PANTRYRegular weekly volunteer needed Mondays from 9:30am to 12:30pm THRIFT STORE
Regular weekly volunteers needed Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:00am to 6:00pm, Thursdays from 1:00pm to 6:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
FURNITURE MINISTRYOne volunteer needed to help move furniture that will be given to clients in need. For more information, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Annette Bosley, or please feel free to visit our website.
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Most Urgent Food Pantry Needs
These items are listed in order of need (greatest being at the top, least being at the bottom).
Click HERE for printable shopping lists for you and two friends!
Food/Beverages- Peanut Butter
- Jelly or Jam
- Canned Meats
- Canned Pasta
- Juice (64 oz. or smaller)
- Dry Milk
- Oil (48 oz. or smaller)
Toiletries (NOTE: toiletry items cannot be purchased by our clients with their food stamps) - Deodorant
- Diapers (sizes 5 & 6)
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Most Urgent Thrift Store Needs
There are no pressing needs for the Thrift Store at this time. Thank you and God bless you for your faithful donations!
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Thrift Store Sales Calendar
There were some excellent sales this fall and the deals will continue into the winter season. Please stop in and see us...you can always find a great deal at the WFCM Thrift Store! Here is the sales calendar for the month of DECEMBER:
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