The Providence District Office is hosting its 4th Annual Food Drive from Monday, October 16th through Thursday, November 16th. The collected items will benefit the Falls Church HS Pantry, the Oakton HS Pantry, the Woodson HS Pantry, and The Lamb Center.
Donations can be dropped off at the Jim Scott Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) from Monday to Saturday, 9am to 10pm.
You can also donate to the following Amazon wish lists:
The Holiday season is an especially busy time for food pantries, and we thank you in advance for your generosity. If you/your HOA/your organization is interested in helping collect donations, please email Providence@fairfaxcounty.gov and we will be happy to coordinate with you.
We are only collecting unopened and unexpired items.
This year's partners:
- Jim Scott Community Center
- Miller Heights HOA
- Tysons Community Alliance
- The Rotonda Condominium Unit Owners Association
- Girl Scout Troop 1489
- Celebrate Fairfax
- Mantua Citizens' Association
- Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
Wish List (items in bold are most needed):
Breakfast + Snacks:
- Cereal
- Instant Oatmeal
- Granola/protein/cereal bars
- Complete pancake mix (only needs water)
- Maple Syrup
- Pretzels/chips
- Cheese or peanut butter crackers
- Fruit cups
- Squeezable applesauce
- Fruit snacks
- Nuts + trail mix
Canned + Jarred Goods:
- Peanut butter + jelly
- Pasta sauce
- Tuna
- Chicken
Powdered + Bottled Drinks:
- Powdered lemonade and iced tea mixes
- Powdered creamer
- Ground coffee
- Instant hot chocolate mix packets
- 16oz. Gatorade bottles
- Bottled water
- 100% Juice (large bottles + individual bottles)
- Shelf-stable boxed milk (quart size)
Lunch + Dinner:
- Ramen packages
- Cups of noodles
- Boxed mac 'n cheese
- 1lb. bags of white or brown rice
- Boxed pasta
- Black Beans
- Pinto Beans
- Lentils
