June 2026

WFCM News For You

Executive Director's Update

During the month of May, I had the opportunity to participate in several events that raised funds to support the work of WFCM. On May 2nd, the Feed Fairfax 5k was held in Greenbriar. Each year this family-friendly 5k attracts hundreds of participants and WFCM receives a generous donation to support our Free Food Fridge program that provides weekend meals for students at 12 local Fairfax County Public Schools. On May 11th, we held our 8th Annual Spring into Action Golf Tournament at the Chantilly National Golf & Country Club. Each year this tournament provides a great day of fellowship for WFCM supporters while raising funds for our operations, and it was great to once again connect long-time friends and sponsors with new friends and sponsors. And, just last week, we celebrated the new key business sponsorship with Starwood Capital Group. Starwood Capital Group has committed to a multi-year $100,000 donation to support the operations of our Chantilly Free Food Market to ensure that community members have access to a client choice market when they are in need of food assistance. The event highlighted the importance of partnerships between Fairfax County Government, nonprofits like WFCM, and local business partners in meeting the critical needs of community members.

With the support of many families, congregations, and businesses, including Starwood Capital Group, WFCM has provided nearly 1.2 million pounds of groceries and $271,000 in rent/utility assistance to 1,400 unique families* (4,167 people) already this fiscal year, in addition to providing weekend meals for 700 students and supplemental food for community members via three community Free Food Fridges. And, your generous spring appeal donations help ensure we can continue to serve families in our two client choice markets and with home delivery of groceries when our new fiscal year begins on July 1st.

This is the difference you make -

While visiting a local affordable apartment complex last month, a resident spotted my WFCM logo shirt and approached me to share the difference WFCM is making in her life. She has a good job in healthcare, but as the single mom of two teenagers she doesn't have quite enough money to buy groceries to prepare meals for their family of three. She doesn't have a car and she shared that she has been getting home delivery of groceries from WFCM. She thanked me for the groceries and the delivery option and we spoke about the great community where she lives that is in walking distance of a lot of the places she and her kids need and like to go. I was so glad to have the opportunity to learn more about this family and I am so thankful for the partners who work with WFCM to help us serve them.

Your partnership is critical and impactful for thousands of community members!

God bless,

Harmonie Taddeo, Executive Director

*These are unduplicated numbers meaning that while many of these 1,400 families have received services more than once during the fiscal year the numbers we are sharing reflect 1,400 different families who have accessed support through WFCM.

What's New in the Food Markets and Client Services with Pamela Montesinos, Deputy Director

In May, we provided client choice food selection for 685 unduplicated families (192 of those families were served at our Centreville Free Food Market). We served 45 new families. We are grateful for our partnership with DoorDash that enabled us to provide deliveries of groceries to 57 households during the month.

Average weight of a bag is 21 lbs.

Food value 1 lb. of food FY 2026 = $1.90

Most needed items in the Free Food Markets this month:

White or Wheat Flour (5lb. bag or less)
Sugar (1 lb. or 2 lb. bag)
Oil (vegetable, canola, olive)
Cereal (low sugar preferred)
Oatmeal (Quaker Oats)
Pancake Mix
Shelf Stable Juice (apple, cranberry, grape)
Canned Meat (tuna, salmon, Vienna sausages, sardines)
Canned Tomatoes (crushed, whole, paste)
Canned Vegetables (spinach, potatoes, beets)
Canned Fruit (pineapple, mandarin oranges, pears, peaches)
Mashed Potatoes
Refried, Garbanzo, and Kidney Beans
Dried Beans (lentils, pinto, black beans)
Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
Flavored Rice (Rice-A-Roni) and Flavored Pasta (Knorr Pasta Sides)
Pasta Sauce (no glass jars)

Toiletries and Household Items:

Feminine Hygiene Products (pads preferred)
Tissues (Family Size)
Toilet Paper
Baby Wipes
Body Wash
Toothpaste
Body Lotion
Shaving Cream (full size) and Disposable Razors
Pull-ups size 4T/5

As a reminder, we accept food and toiletry donations Monday - Friday 8-10 am at 4511

Daly Drive Suite H (Back Door) and on the second Saturday monthly 9-11 am.

Community Connections

with Diane Beatley

Sr. Manager, Community Engagement

Partner Spotlight: Starwood Capital Group

WFCM is excited to announce the new Key Business Sponsor of our Chantilly Free Food Market: Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Capital Group has committed $100,000 to support the operations of the WFCM Chantilly Free Food Market to ensure thousands of community members in western Fairfax have the opportunity to select the groceries they need to reduce food insecurity and prevent hunger.

Starwood Capital Group is a private real estate investment firm that prioritizes being a responsible partner and active contributor to the communities where it operates.

During the event to announce this new partnership Starwood Capital Group and several partners including DPR Construction, Commonwealth Consultants, EE Reed, Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh PC, Worldwide Mission Critical, and Whiting-Turner surprised WFCM by donating more than

6,000 canned goods to stock our shelves!

Thank you, Starwood Capital Group!

Spring into Action Golf Tournament Recap

Pictured: Charles Keener of Keener Insurance Agency, Inc., with the winning foursome, Men of Grace. Additional photos are available at wfcmva.org/golf.

On Monday, May 11, 72 golfers enjoyed the beautiful course at Chantilly National Golf & Country Club with a day of sport and camaraderie. Thank you to Tournament Sponsor Keener Insurance Agency, Inc, all the sponsors, in-kind donors, volunteers, and the teams golfing! Your support helps provide critical resources for community members.

Contest winners and awardees at our 8th Annual Spring into Action Golf Tournament:

Winning Foursome

Tony I., Jermaine M., Marcus T., Leon B., Men of Grace, (Grace Covenant Church)

Longest Drive, Women

Kathy L., Team Riley

Longest Drive, Men

Mark M., Saint Andrew Lutheran Church

Closest to the Pin

John B., Centreville Friends of WFCM

Putting Contest

Ahmad M., New Horizon Bank

First to Register

Michael C., Centreville Friends of WFCM

WFCM Golf Advocate

Rich W., Saint Andrew Lutheran Church

Thank you for supporting WFCM's work through this day of golf and fellowship.

Together We Can Do It!

Thank you to everyone who donated during the first two months of WFCM's Spring Fundraising Appeal. Thanks to your generous support, we have nearly reached our $100,000 goal.

There is still much work to be done, however, to meet the needs in our community and we deeply appreciate every donation in this final month of our fundraising campaign. If you haven't already donated, please consider making a donation by June 30th. Your support will make it possible for WFCM to start our new fiscal year strong on July 1st, providing groceries for thousands of individuals in western Fairfax County through the Chantilly and Centreville Free Food Markets, home delivery, and satellite-site Free Food Fridges.

Donate securely online at wfcmva.org/donate and select Spring Appeal 2026 or mail a check to WFCM at PO Box 220802, Chantilly, VA 20153.

Together, we can exceed our goal of $100,000 and serve more of our neighbors.

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