Hello Friends!

We've had a busy September here at LHR. September is Hunger Action Month, and we were in motion all month long bringing awareness to the problems of hunger and poverty in our community.

Did you know that one in four Loudoun households lives paycheck to paycheck, and that one in fourteen Loudoun residents is at risk of food insecurity? See our blog post to dive deeper into these statistics.

As we enter the busy fall season, we ask you to continue to act against hunger. One way to do this is by becoming a monthly sustainer donor to LHR. Regular donations are a budget friendly way to give, and help LHR tremendously by smoothing out our cash flow throughout the year. Click here to set up your recurring donation today.

And while we're talking about taking action against hunger, we want to highlight and celebrate the fact that this month marks the 10 year anniversary of President & CEO Jennifer Montgomery's leadership at LHR. We are truly grateful to have Jennifer at the helm of this organization as we move forward to provide food and support for those who need it in our community.

Thank you for being with us through Hunger Action Month, and for taking action alongside LHR. We deeply appreciate your partnership in this critical work supporting those in need of food in our community.

September is Hunger Action Month!

Each September, food providers across the country recognize this month as Hunger Action Month. It's an opportunity to focus attention on a problem that never, ever goes away

You are reading this newsletter, so we know you care about this issue. We'd love it if you would join us in advocating for food security for all Loudouners and for people throughout the United States and the world. No one should go hungry.

Click here to read more about Hunger Action Month, and to get a printable version of our day by day action calendar.

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September Event Snapshots

We kicked off September with a ribbon cutting on a free bookshelf program and library card sign up drive at LHR with the Loudoun County Public Library system. Thanks, LCPL, for your partnership!

Then came a check presentation from the cool people at Jingle Jam, along with discussion of this year's upcoming event.

Next up? Hunger Action Day with the team at LHR dressed in orange.

Followed by the fabulous Loudoun Empty Bowls event at Stone Tower Winery.

Then, a ribbon cutting at the new DIG restaurant at One Loudoun. LHR was the beneficiary of the day's events.

Shenandoah University's PA Program chose LHR as a beneficiary of their gala. LHR's President & CEO Jennifer Montgomery with fellow beneficiary Sinclair Health Clinic's Executive Director Dr. Mercedes Abbet.

The Loudoun Board of Supervisors issued a Proclamation for Hunger Action Month in Loudoun. LHR attended with many of our colleagues from the charitable food network in Loudoun.

We celebrated President & CEO Jennifer Montgomery's 10th Anniversary at the helm of LHR, pictured below with LHR Board members. Left to right: Jay Shah, Charlie McQuillan, Ghina Buckley, Dave McOmber, Jennifer Montgomery, Carol Barbe, Andrea Winey

September has indeed been "action packed". Now on to the busy fall!

Watch our social media for all the fall activities, events and support opportunities.

Join us at this year's Freeze Your Gizzard 5K and Fun Run! Thanks to our fabulous sponsors and the Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department, we're off to the races for the 22nd Year! It's the Saturday before Thanksgiving, November 23, at 9am.

Here's the link to register for the race and get all the details.

Presenting Sponsor: QTS Data Centers

Fun Run Sponsor: Merritt Construction Services

Water Table Sponsor: Backflow Technology, LLC

Major Sponsors: Atlantic Union Bank; Loudoun Insurance Group; HHMI Janelia; Sandy Spring Bank; Speedpro Nova; Fleur de Cuisine; LoudounNow

Friend of LHR: Purcellville Electric, LLC

Most Needed Items

LHR is looking for help with donations of food. We always need whole grain breakfast cereal.

We accept backyard produce and eggs. If you have a surplus of zucchini, a plethora of tomatoes, or any other home grown produce you'd like to donate, bring it by!

We can also accept eggs from your backyard chickens or ducks. We keep empty egg cartons on hand.

We are always in need of healthy snack items, breakfast bars and low-sodium canned vegetables.

Cooking oil is in high demand, and is not something that is frequently donated.

However you can help, it's appreciated!

Click here for food donation hours!

Upcoming Pantry Closings

Our offices and pantry will be closed:

Monday, October 14, 2024 for Indigenous Peoples' Day

Please do not leave donations outside while we are closed.

Make a Donation

Drop your donation off and pick up a self-serve receipt. No appointment is needed to donate food.

Check the website and our social media pages for the current list of most needed items.

Want to make a gift "in honor of" or "in memorial of" someone? Put your honorees name in the dedication box and check box that asks to send an acknowledgment. Please visit our website to make your donation.

Donate Now

If you or someone you know needs additional human services like rent or utility assistance, please go to the Loudoun County Information & Referral website for more details or call 703-777-0420 ! For additional food resources, please visit Loudoun Feeds.

Are you planning your estate or portfolio giving?

Contact Trish McNeal to discuss options including IRA Rollover, Beneficiary Designations, Gifts of Stock, and other ways to give. LHR is honored to accept bequests and other legacy gifts.