Foodbank in NOVA Food for Others is Northern Virginia’s primary safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes, and for the growing number of working poor who are unable to make ends meet and need to supplement their inadequate food supplies.
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Food for Others obtains much of its food through food rescue operations and food drives. Staff and volunteers pick up good food that would be thrown away from local grocery stores and other retail food establishments. The food is brought to the warehouse for temporary storage, including refrigeration as appropriate. Food drives provide most of our non-perishable food.
Mission: Food for Others was founded in 1995 with a mission to distribute food to our neighbors in need by mobilizing our giving community and volunteers.
Operating as usual
Help us ensure families do not go hungry this holiday season. From now till the end of the year, when you donate by texting “hunger” to 72572, Capital One Center will match your gift! The top 3 donors will receive a $250 gift card to Wegmans in Tysons.
Though the Greater DC area is one of the wealthiest regions in the nation, more than 600,000 are food insecure. FFO's Executive Director, Annie Turner, explains that many of our clients still struggle to afford food even though they have a job, or two. Read the full story below: https://wapo.st/3qWGRRq
Demand at food banks is higher than during the Great Recession. The recovery will take years.
FFO delivered fresh produce & non perishables to She Believes In Me's pop-up distribution. This new FFO community partner provides emotional support & teaches life skills to young girls. We've partnered with them to feed the girls' families during the pandemic. She Believes in Me is having a holiday gift distribution- visit their website www.shebelievesinme.org to contribute.
'Tis the season to give back! Throughout the month of December, Capital One Center's Cares campaign will help Food for Others feed families. Capital One Center will match donations up to $5,000 AND the top 3 donors will receive a $250 gift card to Wegmans! To contribute, donate on the campaign page below or text “HUNGER” to 72572.
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This holiday season, our latest Capital One Center Cares campaign will support Food for Others, the largest food bank in Northern Virginia, in partnership with Wegmans. Capital One Center has committed to match 100% of donations made to Food for Others during the month of December.
Sending a special shout out to one of our Rockstar volunteers, Diane! Diane has been a volunteer with FFO since 2009 & comes in every week to help us sort donations, stock shelves, and prepare food for our community partners. Last week, Diane helped the warehouse staff quickly weigh in and make room for new donations during the Thanksgiving rush. We couldn't have gotten through it without her!
#Wednesdayinspiration: Sayva raised $750 for Food for Others by selling environmentally friendly cards with seeds that you can plant! We're so thankful for these teens helping us feed hungry families.
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SAYVA is a teen led, nonprofit service organization. With over 40 Teen Ambassadors, SAYVA is making a difference every day through serving, leading community events, building awareness and fundraising for partner organizations.
WATCH- Food for Others was featured on The News with Shepard Smith. Check out the video to learn how FFO and other food banks across the country are adapting to feed more families during COVID-19.
School may be online this fall, but Food for Others is still delivering Power Packs to hungry kids. Check out our blog to read about how we're operating our Power Pack Program & how you can help us feed kids in need! https://bit.ly/2UDcGj3
Although Fairfax County Public Schools are online this fall, Food for Others is still providing Power Packs to students facing hunger.
Want to help Food for Others feed families in need this holiday season? You can help us raise money by creating your own fundraiser through The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington's Give Local Campaign. Follow the link below and click JOIN TEAM to personalize your page and share it with your friends & family. Thank you for making a difference this year.
LOVE seeing our truck absolutely filled with donations everyday thanks to Paul VI Catholic High School annual food drive! This is one of our largest food drives & it helps us feed so many children in need through our power pack program. Thank you Paul VI Catholic High School!
34 families served at our pop up mobile pantry last night! At the mobile site, we distributed boxes of chicken, produce, milk, eggs, flour, rice, soup & canned goods.
Happy Halloween from Food for Others!
WE NEED YOUR HELP - Thanksgiving is coming and our freezer is full of turkeys and chickens, but we're a little short on side dishes. The next time you shop, add a few trimmings to your cart to help families in need have a great Thanksgiving! We especially need stuffing and gravy.
Loved these burritos from District Taco!🌮🌮 They donated lunch to the FFO staff as part of their burritos for heroes program! #burritodrop
PLNT Burger in Tysons is hosting a plant-based friendraiser for FFO TOMORROW NIGHT, 5-9PM! Stop by to enjoy delicious burgers, fries & shakes while supporting Food for Others!
Nico is 5 years old and loves shiny rocks, vehicles, jewelry and carbs. He hopes to raise lots of money to help buy carbs for all the hungry people in the greater DC metro area. Sammy is 5 years old and loves vehicles, astronauts, ninja turtles and all food. For their 5th BIRTHDAY, Nico & Sammy are selling their art on Etsy to raise money for FFO! Check it out: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ManchesterMunchkins
So excited for our new partnership with Wegmans Tysons! This morning, the new store made a $5,000 donation to FFO in honor of their grand opening which will take place on Nov 4. As Wegmans Tysons prepares to open, their artisans are practicing baking bread & pastries - which they donate to families in need. We picked up a full pallet of bread just this morning!
To read more about our partnership with Wegmans Tysons, check out this article in the Tysons Reporter: https://bit.ly/2GEO8mk
We received the nicest message from the Fairfax County Health Department's Community Health Workers! Through our partnership with these CHWs, 200 individuals received food assistance.
Although school is online this fall, we are still delivering Power Packs to kids who need them. Big thank you to Virginia Heart for packing and donating over 1,800 pounds of power packs!
FFO picked up nearly 10,000 pounds of sweet potatoes from JK Community Farm this afternoon! & we had some adorable volunteers helping out 🍠
It was a beautiful day for a 5K! Check out some of our racers’ photos from today! Tysons #FoodforOthers5K
5K food drive at Tysons Corner Center is underway! Stop by to drop off donations or just sample desserts from Nothing Bundt Cakes & Seasons 52 - Tysons Corner! #Foodforothers5k
IT'S RACE WEEKEND! Kick off your race by watching our virtual opening ceremony. Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchik welcomes racers, the FFO staff wishes you luck, and local teen Jake Sizemore will perform the Jimi Hendrix version of our National Anthem. Tysons
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About Jake:
Jake is a multi-instrumentalist who plays and sings as a solo artist under the name Musicminded Jake - Jake Sizemore Music. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 and the doctor who diagnosed him recommended he be placed in an institution. His parents refused. He started teaching himself to play the keyboard at the age of 3, the guitar at age 8. He has performed at wineries, festivals, local venues and charity and political events.
Jake is currently a student at Lake Braddock Secondary School and a member of the advanced guitar ensemble and jazz band. In 2015, Jake was Fairfax County Public School’s first ever National winner of the Council for Exceptional Children’s “Yes I Can Award” and he was a semi-finalist in the 2017 Vienna Idol competition.
Jake has significant challenges communicating but his perfect pitch, astounding memory for music, and great stage presence has given him a path to a bright future. He is the ultimate example of #abilityindisability.
Official start of the FFO 5K is tomorrow! Macy has her shirt on & is ready to run! Don't forget to post your race photos & tag us (@foodforothers). We will award prizes for photos of best race costume, most creative route, largest team, and cutest pet. #FoodforOthers5K
Help us Stuff the Bus this weekend!
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On Saturday, September 26, 2020, buses will be parked at 21 locations throughout Fairfax County from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to collect food donations for the Stuf...
2 DAYS TILL #Foodforothers5k RACE WEEKEND! You won't want to miss our opening ceremony . . . here is a sneak peek at what's to come: Jake Sizemore will be performing the Jimi Hendrix version of the National Anthem. Jake is an amazing musician with an incredible story:
Jake is a multi-instrumentalist who plays and sings as a solo artist under the name MusicmindedJake and as the guitarist and vocalist of the rock band Trio 111 and the School of Rock Vienna House Band. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 and the doctor who diagnosed him recommended he be placed in an institution. His parents refused. He started teaching himself to play the keyboard at the age of 3, the guitar at age 8. He has performed at wineries, festivals, local venues and charity and political events.
Jake is currently a student at Lake Braddock Secondary School and a member of the advanced guitar ensemble and jazz band. In 2015, Jake was Fairfax County Public School’s first ever National winner of the Council for Exceptional Children’s “Yes I Can Award” and he was a semi-finalist in the 2017 Vienna Idol competition.
Jake has significant challenges communicating but his perfect pitch, astounding memory for music, and great stage presence has given him a path to a bright future. He is the ultimate example of #abilityindisability.
*VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE FRIDAY 9/25!*
Jake will be performing the Jimi Hendrix version of the Star Spangled Banner to open the Tysons Virtual 5k & Fun Run, 9/25 benefitting Food for Others.
SOUND ⬆️ - Here’s a listen at what’s to come…
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USAID's E&E Run-egades lead our 5K fundraising board! Will your team be able to catch them? Only a few days left to meet those fundraising goals! #foodforothers5k
FFO is so excited to share that our Executive Director Annie Turner was named one of the Northern Virginians of the year in Northern Virginia Magazine! We're so happy to see Annie recognized for her hard work & incredible leadership throughout the pandemic. https://bit.ly/3iQUMnp
This year's class of Northern Virginians of the Year have come forward to keep our community strong during a head-spinning time.
Monty is getting ready to run the FFO Tysons 5K! Have you registered yet?! https://www.foodforothers.org/5k/
One of our most important FOOD DRIVES is happening this weekend & next weekend! Help us #StufftheBus On Saturday, September 12 and Saturday, September 26! Fastran buses will be parked at 21 locations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to collect food donations - drop off will be socially distanced and safe.Visit the link below for most needed items & drop off locations. https://bit.ly/2F0bF0v
Fairfax County, Virginia - Help us feed Fairfax families! Stuff the Bus is a public-private partnership effort to provide needed assistance to local food pantries providing critical food supplies to local individuals and families in need.
We were so honored to receive the Community Impact award from Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for highlighting nonprofits making a difference in our community.
One in eight American families is not getting enough to eat right now. This photo essay published in The New York Times shows what life has been like for food insecure families. Though the photos do not show Fairfax County, more than 100,000 in our area are expected to face food insecurity within the next year. This month, you can help families by participating in FFO's #HungerActionChallenge. Visit our website for details. https://nyti.ms/2ELZzbd
We spent months photographing dozens of families across the country to understand what food insecurity looks like today.
Thank you to our 5K sponsor Grow a Row FC! This fantastic organization provides seeds, mentorship and delivery services to gardeners who want to grow a row or container of produce to donate to food banks/pantries. REMINDER: Just ONE WEEK LEFT to register for the FFO Tysons 5K and be guaranteed a shirt and race bib mailed to your home! Visit our website to sign up.
Join Grow a Row FC's team in the Food for Others Virtual 5K and Fun Run. You get a t-shirt and are eligible for prizes in categories like best costume, best pet costume and most creative route. Best thing, tho: Your $30 entry fee pays for beans and rice for 25 families. Sign up at https://www.foodforothers.org/
It's the first day of #HungerActionMonth! Help FFO fight hunger by taking on our #30dayhungeractionchallenge.
Is your 5K team also fundraising? Team 3.10686 is in the lead with $250.00 raised to help us feed hungry families!
Can your team catch them? Register/ donate here: https://bit.ly/3jtqN4Y
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Instead of a graduation ceremony, the sixth grade class at Wolftrap Elementary donated their graduation fund to help feed families in need. Watch the full video on NBC4 Washington!
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week! We miss our volunteers so much and can't wait to have you back.
Vienna Elementary is hosting a P3 food drive & has a school-wide goal of delivering 2,020 power packs to Food for Others!
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We're live talking about where our food comes from. It may not be what you expect.
PART 2: Watch FFO volunteer P3 driver, Bob Levin, deliver Power Packs to Annandale Terrace Elementary School.
Go behind the scenes of the Power Pack Program to see how Food for Others brings weekend meals to more than 2,000 children each week!
Food Charity vs. Food Justice | The Black Church Food Security Network #FairfaxFoodEquitySummit
Hanh Le, ED of Weissburg Foundation Equity and Philanthropy tells her story. #FairfaxFoodEquitySummit
Did you make fighting #foodinsecurity one of your #NewYear resolutions for 2019?
Always a pleasure to have Apple of Tysons Corner Center volunteer their time! #PowerPackProgram #FoodForOthers
We’d like to send a special thank you to the wonderful Amazon.com employees who stopped by our warehouse today to sort food for the #PowerPackProgram! You all were AWESOME! • • • #FoodForOthers #Amazon #global #charity #local #foodinsecurity #volunteering #FairfaxCounty #northernvirginia #elementaryschools #corporatesocial #helpingothers #inneed #holidays #tistheseason
Food for Others has a conversation about the importance of giving to one of the largest food pantries in northern Virginia. #OneOfTheBest The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington
We’re going #LIVE at 11 am with Facebook Washington DC studios to talk about Food for Others!
#GivingTuesday is TOMORROW, and Food for Others is shooting to raise $5,000 in order to continue to serve our neighbors in need in the best way. With your help, we know this goal can be achieved. | #Donations can be made here beginning at midnight: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/foodforothers/mobile— • • Also, tomorrow at 10 AM EST, tune into a #FacebookLive conversation with Food for Others as we discuss the importance of fighting food insecurity in #northernVA. You don’t want to miss it!
Mark your calendars! Tuesday, Nov. 27 is #GivingTuesday. Can we count on you to contribute to the fight against #foodinsecurity in #northernva? • • • • #hunger #endhunger #foodassistance #foodquity #foodequality #nonprofits #fairfaxcounty #princewilliamcounty #springfieldva #loudouncounty #alexandria #arlington #tistheseason #thanksgiving #blackfriday #cybermonday
Tuesday, Nov. 27 is #GivingTuesday! We’re counting on you to contribute to the fight against hunger in northern VA. To find out more, visit https://www.foodforothers.org/give-money/
Volunteers have contributed over 32,000 hours to #FFO this year. Thank you to all who contribute in the fight against food insecurity.
Thank you Ameriprise Financial for stopping by the warehouse today, and assembling 700 power packs for kids in need!! You all are awesome. #GiveFoodForOthers #corporatesocialresponsibility
Freddie Mac is here learning more about how FFO helps alleviate food insecurity in northern VA
And the winner of the #CapsJersey is...
Food for Others annual #VolunteerAppreciation luncheon is happening right now!🎉
Have you subscribed to our monthly #newsletter yet? Stay up to date on all #FFO news now! #Subscribe here: https://www.foodforothers.org/news/
“Women are so much more than just one word.” Happy #InternationalWomensDay from Food for Others ✨
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