The holidays are almost here, with all the joy of family gatherings and tasty meals around the table. But for many local families, the holidays are a time of hunger. So the Sully District Police Station, Westfields Business Owners Association and Western Fairfax Christian Ministries have teamed up to help feed them, but they need help from the community.
They’re asking people to bring non-perishable food items to the Sully police station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly, between now and Sunday, Nov. 9. Once the food is gathered, volunteers will create and deliver food baskets to these families in need throughout Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton and Fairfax Station.
Non-perishable food items include, but aren’t limited to: canned vegetables, canned fruit, gravy, soup, bagged/canned beans, tuna, salmon, chicken, rice, instant potatoes, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, spaghetti sauce, flour, sugar, oil, macaroni and cheese, cereal, oatmeal, brownie mix, cookie mix, cake mix, frosting, pancake mix, syrup and canned cranberries.
The Fairfax County Police Department cannot accept gift cards or money donations. Those wishing to donate a gift card or money, should contact Jennie Bush at jbush@wfcmva.org.