Dear Friends,

We are grateful for you! This fall, Loudoun Hunger Relief has served about 15% more families compared to last year, and you have helped us meet the need. Your generosity has enabled your neighbors to get through a tough time, and we are filled with awe for our amazing community.

Our Thanksgiving dinner bag drive was enough to help thousands of families, thanks to your generosity. We have a special shoutout to QTS Data Centers for their 3,000 bag contribution! Tomorrow, Saturday Nov. 22, we will have our drive through Thanksgiving dinner distribution, sponsored by Toth Financial, from 10am to 1pm. LHR is honored to serve as the conduit between those who are able to give and those in need of a helping hand.

Tomorrow is a busy day overall, with the 23rd Annual Freeze Your Gizzard 5K, benefiting Loudoun Hunger Relief, being run at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg! Come by to cheer the runners on, and drop off a food donation. We'll be there from 9am until around 11am. The Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department is continuing their food drive at the Ida Lee Rec Center through Nov. 30, and we are so grateful for their partnership.

As you sit down to your own Thanksgiving dinner, we ask that you remember those who are in need of your help. You may receive our annual appeal in the mail, or you may wish to contribute to LHR on Giving Tuesday, December 2. However you can give, know that it makes a difference to those in need right here in Loudoun.

Thank you for standing with us during one of our busiest seasons. Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word about our work, you are helping ensure that every family in Loudoun has access to good food and a supportive community.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

The Team at LHR 🌟

Thanksgiving Dinner Bag Collection is Closed!

Thank you to everyone who donated Thanksgiving bags this year!

With your help, we collected over 6000 bags! That's thousands of holiday meals that can be enjoyed by our neighbors this holiday season.

Thank you, QTS!

Our incredibly generous friends at QTS Data Centers donated a record-breaking 3000 Thanksgiving bags this year! Every year, they raise the bar with their continued support of LHR and our neighbors.

We Need Cooking Oil!

This month, cooking oil is in high demand! If you are able, please consider donating either in person or through our Amazon Wishlist.

Listen for us on WAMU 88.5!

on December 8th, LHR will be featured on WAMU as part of campaign to help promote local food assistance organizations. Listen for the mentions!

We are so grateful for WAMU's partnership and help spreading the word and reaching people who need help from LHR or want to help our neighbors.

The 2025 Loudoun Empty Bowls event raised a record $103,000 to benefit Loudoun Hunger Relief, LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services, and Dulles South Food Pantry.

Volunteers from QTS Data Centers partnered with Loudoun Hunger Relief today to pack 3,000 Thanksgiving dinner bags to be distributed to county residents.

Elected officials visited our Leesburg pantry to learn about rising food assistance needs and LHR’s expanded efforts to support county residents.

The Rosendin Foundation last week distributed $230,000 in grants to 18 nonprofits throughout Northern Virginia including LHR!

Realtors and nonprofit leaders gathered at the Lodge at Hal and Berni Hanson Park for an event designed to form partnerships and connections and raise awareness about needs in the community.

If You Need Help,We’re Here for You

You’ve helped our neighbors—now let us help you. If your financial situation has changed, Loudoun Hunger Relief is here to provide food and support with compassion and respect. And if you know someone who could use a little help, please share this message. No one in Loudoun should go hungry. You can also visit LoudounFeeds.org to find additional food resources throughout Loudoun County.

Upcoming Pantry Closings

Our offices and pantry will be closed:

Thursday, November 27th -

 Saturday November 29th

&

Wednesday, December 24th-

Saturday December 27th

Please do not leave donations outside while we are closed. 

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.