Dulles South Food Pantry, Inc.

Goal: $10,000.00

Specific Need

In 2023, the Dulles South Food Pantry achieved significant milestones. Your generous donation will empower us to maintain our efforts in ensuring our guests recieve the nourishment they need.

Distributed an impressive 610,461 lbs. of food to our neighbors, marking a remarkable 16% increase from 2022.
Extended our services to 35,946 collective guests, reflecting a substantial 26% growth.
Facilitated 8,403 visits by local families, showcasing an incredible 25% increase in our outreach.
Packed and delivered 6,876 Backpack Buddies bags, demonstrating a significant 14% expansion of this impactful program.
Our dedicated volunteers contributed a total of an amazing 10,380 hours in 2023, representing a 22% increase in their selfless efforts.

The Dulles South Food Pantry was founded in 2014 to address food insecurity in southeastern Loudoun County. Our main focus is on the following areas:

Food distribution - DSFP operates a weekly food distribution program, allowing guests to visit the Pantry up to two times per month by appointment. The offerings include milk, eggs, meat, fresh produce, bread, sweets, and non-perishable food items. Utilizing a choice form, the organization tailors food bags to accommodate guests' dietary needs and preferences. We are currently serving approximately 250 families a week.
Backpack Buddies - We collaborate with family liaisons at 21 Loudoun County Schools supporting students in need through the Backpack Buddies Program where we provides 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 shelf stable drinks and snacks to children who may not have enough to eat on the weekends. We provide over 200 bags per week.
Self-Sufficiency - This program plays a pivotal role in connecting guests with essential resources such as health care, clothing, employment resources, education including ESL, financial assistance, affordable housing, government aid programs and more.This comprehensive support system is designed to guide individuals on their journeys toward self-sufficiency and strives to alleviate food insecurity by addressing the root causes, providing awareness of community support and eliminating barriers to resource access.
Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers: DSFP extends its reach by providing food twice a month to homebound clients of Loudoun Volunteer Caregivers. These clients include elderly, disabled, and critically ill individuals, some with small children.

Mission

We are a community driven non-profit serving Dulles South residents and the surrounding area, providing nutritious food, personal supplies and life changing social services to our neighbors in need.

Profile

As the Dulles South community continues to expand, so does the number of families in need of assistance. The Pantry operates by appointment every Tuesday and Wednesday, serving over 250 families weekly. Our motto, "Neighbors Feeding Neighbors," perfectly encapsulates our organization, which thrives on the generous contributions of time, money, and food from the residents and businesses of Loudoun County. Families are welcome to visit the Pantry up to twice a month, aligning with the high school boundaries of Freedom, John Champe, Independence, Rock Ridge, Briar Woods, and Lightridge High Schools.

Your donation plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission of providing crucial assistance to our neighbors grappling with food insecurity. With your generous support, we can extend a lifeline to individuals and families facing hunger within our community.

Every contribution enables us to stock our pantry shelves with nutritious food items, organize special distributions during times of heightened need, and sustain essential programs that alleviate hunger among vulnerable populations.

By partnering with us through your donation, you are directly impacting the lives of those in need, offering them not just sustenance, but also hope and dignity. Your compassion and generosity ripple through our community, fostering a spirit of solidarity and support that strengthens the fabric of our society. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors, ensuring that no one goes hungry or feels alone in their struggle.