600 Thanksgiving baskets over 25,000 pounds of food, 2,400 individuals
Posted by VACAP Archives at 11:12 AM Member News
Over 600 families have signed up for Thanksgiving baskets that will be distributed by the Fauquier Community Food Bank on Monday November 24th and Tuesday November 25th from Noon until 4:00PM. Unfortunately the CommonWealth Community Action Partnership (CWCAP) is unable to add any new families to the list. CWCAP will be distributing over 25,000 pounds of food to 600 families that will provide food to over 2,400 individuals. This has been made possible by the generous donations of countless individuals, businesses, schools and the Blue Ridge Food Bank and Warrenton Giant. This is truly a community effort that is making a difference to thousands of our neighbors and friends lives. These may be hard times but this community can stand tall and be proud of what we can do when we work together.
About The Fauquier Community Food Bank
Open: Open six days a week M-F from 12 PM to 4 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Closed Sunday and all federal holidays.
Frequency of service: Each individual can pick up non-perishable items once every two weeks. USDA commodities can only be picked up once a month by those who meet the TEFAP Household Income Guidelines. Perishable items can be picked up daily if available. We share the names of our customers with other food banks, pantries and closets in the region to reduce duplication of services. If an individual is going to multiple locations and picking up food they will be denied service.
Donations: Donations of food, supplies and cash from the community are making this service possible. For every dollar donated we are able to supply about $12 of food (retail value). For every dollar donated for school supplies we are able to provide about $7 of supplies (retail value). Please make checks out to Fauquier County Food Bank and send to Fauquier Community Action, 50 Sullivan Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. If you are donating items please bring them to the food bank or call 540-878-5444 to arrange for a pickup.
Volunteers Needed: To volunteer to work in the food bank or to help pick up donations call 540-347-7000 between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM Monday - Friday except holidays
Fauquier Community Action, 50 Sullivan Street Suite A,
Warrenton, VA 20186
540-347-7000