Food For Thought
Loudoun Interfaith Relief's News & Events ~ November 2014
A Time To Be Thankful...
Please Help!! $10 Grocery Gift Cards Needed!
Please help us collect Thanksgiving Food and $10 Grocery gift cards!
Items most in need are:
- Gravy
- Boxed Potatoes (mashed, scalloped)
- Stuffing
- Green Beans
- Other Vegetables
- Cranberry Sauce/Canned Cranberries
- Cornbread/Biscuit Mix
- Boxed Desserts (Pie filling/crusts, brownies, cakes)
- $10 Grocery Gift Cards to local, Loudoun grocery stores
Donations are accepted at the pantry:
750 Miller Dr, Suite A1, Leesburg
M-F 9:00A - 4:00P
Sat 9:00A - 12:00P
Can't get by the pantry? Donations can also be made online: www.interfaithrelief.org/donate-now
Want to run your own food drive? We'll help you!
We'd like to have all of the donations in by November 15th for Thanksgiving Distribution. Obviously, we appreciate all donations year round as hunger knows no season.
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Scouting for Food - National Capital Area Boy Scout Food Drive
Each November, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and leaders of the Goose Creek District of the National Capital Area Council take to the neighborhoods of Loudoun County in support of Scouting for Food. The mission of the service project is to collect food items that will be given to families needing assistance within their local communities.
Started in 1988, the Scouting for Food project is Scouting’s “Good Turn” to the community. The Boy Scouts are responding to the ever-increasing demand for basic needs assistance. Collecting a large stock of non-perishable food goes a long way to meeting the emergency food requirements of local agencies, not only during the holiday season, but well into next year. To make the food drive a success, Scouts not only go door-to-door collecting food: they understand that their job is not over when they finish collecting the food. Many Scouts log additional community service hours working in the collection sites, unloading vehicles and bags, and sorting the food donations. At some of the donation sites food is repackaged within a week for distribution to their clients – no small task considering the large volume of food collected.
Please fill the bags that the Scouts leave for you by Friday, November 7th for them to pick up early Saturday morning.
Saturday, Nov 8, 2014, 08:00 AM
All over Loudoun County!
Congratulations to LIR! Finalist for Loudoun Chamber's Small Business of the Year!
Wegman's Care About Hunger Event
Wegmans Leesburg and Dulles Stores are supporting LIR during the holiday season with their Care about Hunger Drive!
Wegmans has been supporting LIR for 10 years in Loudoun County!
When you check out, you can choose to donate $1, $5, $10 or any amount you choose to LIR. Be sure to ask your cashier to help you donate!
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2014, 12:00 AM
Wegmans Leesburg, Crosstrail Boulevard, Leesburg, VA, United States
Harris Teeter Harvest Feast Food Drive
Don't forget the Boy Scout Food Drive!
Wegman's Care About Hunger Campaign
Harris Teeter Harvest Feast Food Drive and Donation Card Campaign
Harris Teeter proudly supports hunger-relief agencies in each of its marketing areas. Please join us this month during Harvest Feast to help feed America’s hungry.
Join us this month to feed Loudoun’s hungry by making a $1, $5 or $20 donation at your local Harris Teeter. Your donations will directly benefit Interfaith Relief.
Shop at any of these Loudoun Harris Teeter Stores and give to LIR:
Lansdowne: 19350 Winmeade Dr Leesburg
Brambleton: 42415 Ryan Rd Ashburn
Stone Ridge: 42015 Village Center Plaza, #110 Aldie
Ashbrook Commons Plaza: 20070 Ashbrook Commons Plaza, Suite 151 Ashburn
Moorefield Station: 43315 Crandall Square Ashburn
Broadlands South: 43300 Southern Walk Plaza, Suite #130 Ashburn
East Gate Marketplace: 25401 Eastern Marketplace Plaza, Suite 150 Chantilly
Goose Creek Village: 42780 Creek View Plaza, Unit 150 Ashburn
Purcellville: 105 Purcellville Gateway Dr Purcellville
Saturday, Nov 1, 2014, 05:00 PM
Harris Teeter, Winmeade Drive, Leesburg, VA, United States
Dixie, Glynnis & Kathy are great volunteers!
Willa, Bill & Dianne pack groceries for needy families!
Ken & Peg divide larger bags of food.
Freeze Your Gizzard 5K Race
Celebrate Thanksgiving a little early this year and take the opportunity to have fun, exercise, and perhaps win a turkey as you freeze your gizzard at Ida Lee Park! The Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Loudoun Interfaith Relief, is hosting the 11th Annual Freeze Your Gizzard Cross Country 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. Runners of all skill level are invited to join us for this cross country style race. More Information and to Register
Thank you to our sponsors: Cardinal Bank, Dr. Deidra Kokel DDS, Giant Food, Backflow Technology, Engle, Paxson & Hawthorne Insurance, SolutionWorx, ME Flow, Dragoon Technologies, Luckstone
Cardinal Bank
Dr, Deidre Kokel DDS
Giant Food
Welcome to our new Executive Director - Jennifer Montgomery
Loudoun Interfaith Relief (LIR) is excited to welcome a new executive director! Jennifer Montgomery comes to LIR by way of Loudoun Cares and began her leadership role on September 8th!
A Loudoun native, Jennifer lives in Leesburg with her husband and two children. When asked about taking over the helm at LIR, Montgomery said, "What an honor and privilege to lead such an important organization in Loudoun. You can't do anything if you're hungry, so feeding people is the top priority. I feel fortunate to have this opportunity."
Have a suggestion or idea? Reach out to Jennifer at (703)777-5911 or email her JMontgomery@interfaithrelief.org.
About Loudoun Interfaith Relief
Loudoun Interfaith Relief is a 501C(3) nonprofit based in Leesburg, VA. Our mission is to feed those in need in Loudoun County.
Email: JMontgomery@interfaithrelief.org
Website: www.interfaithrelief.org
Location: 750 Miller Drive Southeast, Leesburg, VA, United States
Phone: 703-777-5911
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoudounInterfaithRelief
Twitter: @Food4Loudoun
Our model is unique. We provide food for families to make breakfast, lunch and dinner for 3 days. Families may receive our service twice a month.
2014 Community Partner
INOVA Loudoun Hospital
2014 Community Partner
Backflow Technology
2014 Community Partner
Xerox Community Involvement Program
United Way of the National Capital Area #8483
Combined Federal Campaign #CFC67367