May 2026

WFCM News For You

Executive Director's Update

During the month of April, I received great news from one of our WFCM clients. Eddy was at WFCM for his food appointment when he shared with me that he qualified for the Special Olympics USA Games for the first time. I've known Eddy for nearly six years since WFCM provided supplemental food in his neighborhood during the pandemic. Since that time, Eddy has lost both parents and he and his younger siblings have worked hard to maintain stable housing while working and attending school. Eddy told me he has been participating in Special Olympics VA for nearly 10 years since he was a junior at Westfield High School but considers going to the national games this June "a once in a lifetime opportunity."

Eddy is thankful for the support of his brother and sister as he trains for his Track & Field events and I was happy to see him select nourishing food to help provide energy for him as he trains! Eddy shared this message with me to share with WFCM friends and supporters, "It is important to be active and do something fun and I am glad for opportunities like this for people with disabilities. I want to encourage the next generation to participate – to get involved and meet people. I am proud to do it. I encourage community members to sign up, volunteer, and donate.” You can learn more and donate to Special Olympics VA at https://www.specialolympicsva.org/sports/team-virginia .

Congratulations and good luck, Eddy!

Your partnership is critical and impactful as we work with community members like Eddy, helping people to remain safely housed with food to prepare meals. Thank you!

God bless,

Harmonie Taddeo, Executive Director

(Photo from final local track meet of the season at Episcopal High School in Alexandria on Saturday April 25th)

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

In April we provided client choice food selection for 742 unduplicated families (217 of those families were served at our Centreville Free Food Market). We served 63 new families. We are grateful for our partnership with DoorDash that enabled us to provide deliveries of groceries to 61 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)
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: Pohanka Automotive Group

Thank you to the local team at Pohanka Automotive Group

for renewing their annual business sponsorship

and for serving as the Snack Sponsor for our

Third Walk to End Hunger on October 17, 2026!

We appreciate their ongoing support.

For more than 100 years, Pohanka Automotive Group has been providing automotive excellence and supporting the

community. Thank you, Pohanka!

Thank you to the sponsors of

WFCM's Spring into Action Golf Tournament

We're looking forward to welcoming all of the registered golfers and supporters

for a fun day of golf and a barbecue luncheon on Monday, May 11.

Tournament Sponsor

Luncheon Sponsor

Registration Sponsor

Putting Green Sponsor

Driving Range Sponsor

Thank you to the Tee Sponsors!

Together We Can Do It!

Thank you to everyone who donated during the first month of WFCM's Spring Fundraising Appeal. Thus far, we've received $74,000 in donations!

We have a new matching pledge to announce! In addition to the $40,000 matching gift from a family in Centreville, WingSwept has committed to match up to $10,000 in new funds donated during the spring appeal that ends June 30, 2026.

If you haven't already donated, please consider making a donation this month. Your support makes it possible for WFCM to provide 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 achieve our goal of $100,000 to serve our neighbors.

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