Mailing Address
PO Box 220802 Chantilly, VA 20153
Office & Food Pantry
13981 Metrotech Drive Chantilly, VA 20151Thrift Store
13989 Metrotech DriveChantilly, VA 20151 Tel: (703) 988-9656
Fax: (703) 988-9655
info@wfcmva.org
WFCM WEBSITE
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General
Client Needs
- Gas cards. An ongoing need.
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Most Urgent
Food Pantry Needs
The needs expressed here are listed in order of need (greatest listed first). A current listing is posted on the Needs page of our website at all times.
Click HERE for printable shopping
lists for you and two friends!
FOOD & BEVERAGES
- Oil (48 oz. or smaller)
- Flour (2-5 lb. bag)
- Sugar (2-5 lb. bag)
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Meat
- 2 lb. bags of Rice
- Canned Beans (Garbanzo, Lima, Butter & Northern)
- Canned Spinach
- Canned Mixed Vegetables
- Canned Beets
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Ramen Noodles
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Coffee
TOILETRIES
- Toilet Paper
- Baby Wipes
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Laundry Detergent (28-32 load size)
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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. A current listing is posted on the Needs page of our website at all times.
THRIFT STORE
Regular weekly volunteers needed for two or three hour shifts on Mondays and Fridays between 9:00am and 6:00pm.
Regular weekly volunteers needed for two or three hour shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.
Regular weekly or bi-weekly volunteer needed for Saturday afternoons from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
FOOD PANTRY Regular weekly volunteer needed to bag groceries from 11:00am to 2:30pm on Mondays.
Regular weekly volunteer needed to bag/stock groceries from 11:00am to 2:30pm on Wednesdays.
Regular weekly volunteer needed to bag/stock groceries from 11:00am to 2:30pm on Thursdays.
FURNITURE MINISTRYOne on-call volunteer needed to assist our regular volunteer with moving furniture that will be given to clients in need. This volunteer may also need to lift other items for the Thrift Store (usually Tuesdays or Fridays).
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Thrift Store
Corner
Click HERE for the May 2012 Thrift Store Sales Calendar.
Please stop by and see us! We have flexible business hours and a spectacular variety of inventory to start off this new year. Bring in the coupon below for a great discount on our reasonably-priced merchandise!
Questions about donations hours? Want to know what donations we are able to accept?
Learn more HERE...
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Flowers To Remind Us Our Creator
Genesis 1:11 "God said, `Let the land produce vegetation: seed bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds."
Psalm 8:1 "O Lord how majestic is your name in all the earth."
In March, thanks to the generosity of Trader Joe's of Reston, our clients were able to pick a beautiful bouquet of flowers to take home along with food during their pantry appointment. The flowers are a cheerful reminder of our great God, the creator of heaven and earth who has provided new life in Christ.
Happy Easter, everyone!
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Spring is Here!
That is always a reminder of Easter, which reminds me of new beginnings. New life, new hope, new things. While new things are sometimes a blessing, I also love to reflect on the past, and with this being our 25th anniversary at WFCM, we are celebrating all year. Our clients may have come and gone over the years, our staff and volunteers have changed, and our "look" and location have even morphed over the years, but one thing has remained: our mission.
I am curious about how many of you may have photos or memories of the early years (1987 or beyond) that you would be willing to share with us, as we prepare for our new video and our Annual Fellowship Dinner (Oct 12, 2012). If you were involved with WFCM in the past 25 years - as donor, volunteer, or staff member, please give me call or send me an email so we can talk further about your experience. My hope is to create a "collage" of memories to share in a slideshow and during our dinner in October.
God has certainly blessed us this past 25 years, and He has continually walked us through hard times and fruitful times such as the present. Our clients who were once hopeless have received basic services such as food, clothing and financial assistance, as an expression of His love. And at this Easter time, let us not ever forget His greatest act of love - the sacrifice of His son, Jesus. What great news that we have eternal life through Him!
Isaiah 43:19 says, "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."
God bless you,
Melissa M. Jansen
WFCM Executive Director
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WFCM: A Blessing
By Lillian Diaz
WFCM is a blessing to many families. However, we should all keep in mind that this ministry has a huge treasure to give and share with others: The Gospel. This is the good news that Jesus, the son of God, came to us and paid the price of our sins in full, on the cross, so that we might have eternal life. As the manager of the WFCM Thrift Store, I've been blessed with the chance to share The Gospel with many people who have made the decision to accept Jesus as the Lord and Savior of their lives. What a beautiful opportunity to do what God has called us to do. Through WFCM I've not only had the opportunity to give others food and clothing, but I've been able to share the Word of God, invite them to become a part of the church family and begin a new life where they can know what it is to have an intimate relationship with God. I've been able to encourage them to pray daily, read the Bible and give testimony through their own lives to reach others, especially the lives of their families. May God continue to bless this ministry and may it be a blessing to others. Thank you Lord, for your infinite grace, mercy and love.
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Please Welcome...
Please join us in welcoming Jennie Bush to the WFCM work family! She is our new Community Outreach Manager.
Jennie earned a B.A. in Political Science from The University of Tennessee and has eight years of experience in project management, training and consulting. She is active in missions and outreach activities at her church and volunteers in Fairfax County Public Schools. Prior to joining WFCM, Jennie served her church as the WFCM Church Champion. Jennie's responsibilities at WFCM include overseeing the Fannie Mae Mini Walks and Activities, School Backpack Drive and the Holiday Assistance Program.
WELCOME, JENNIE!
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1st Annual Bread & Water Campaign
In lieu of the Annual WFCM Golf Tournament, we are excited to announce a new Spring opportunity to support us...the 1st Annual Bread & Water Campaign! "Bread & Water" is a simple coin collecting campaign in which donors fill water bottles--provided at no cost to your church or business--with your donations! Your contributions will be put forward in support of our mission to provide life essential support to those needing our assistance.
The Campaign will run from approximately now-May 2012. If your church or business is interested, please contact Jennie Bush today! She will provide you with an information packet, show you a sample bottle and answer any question(s) you have about the campaign.
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Volunteer Appreciation
April is Volunteer Appreciation MONTH.
To celebrate our volunteers--because truly, they are the heart of our organization--we will host DAILY appreciation lunches.
When: April 16-20, 2012
Where: WFCM Conference Room
Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm (approx.)
We hope to see many volunteers there!
We Love You!!!
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Praise & Thanksgiving
- Praise God for the following groups who served on Saturdays in March: Samantha Kinzer & Clifton Presbyterian Youth Group (March 10), Nancy Schneider & Boy Scout Group 577 (March 10 & 17), Cheryl Hogarth & Cedar Run Community Church Middle School Girls Small Group (March 24) and Kelsey Knight & The King's Chapel Young Women's College Age Group (March 24).
- Praise God for St. Andrew the Apostle Girl Scout Troops and Gainesville Girl Scout Troop No. 2009 for donating over 50 Easter baskets combined for our client families.
- Praise God for all our volunteers who are led to serve here in the ministry. You are a blessing to us!
- Praise God for the ongoing work of the local churches and community to fill our shelves for those in need of food. You are a blessing to us and to our neighbors in need!
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Prayers
- We continue to pray for all who are suffering physically, emotionally and/or financially.
- We pray for the continued health and strength of our clients, staff, Board and volunteers, as well as their walk with the Lord.
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