Use "Other Donations" field
and specify "Western Loudoun Food Pantry"
CURRENT URGENT NEEDS: 4 lb sugar, Masa flour, jello, saltine crackers, graham crackers, Ritz crackers, Strawberry jelly, Hormel Compleats, sweetened condensed milk, dry kidney beans, dry black beans, white rice, pancake syrup, old fashioned oats, chocolate cake mix, Vienna sausages, canned salmon, instant coffee, ketchup, mustard, ranch dressing, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, mixed vegetables, dish soap, laundry detergent, Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc)
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CURRENT URGENT NEEDS: 4 lb sugar, Masa flour, jello, saltine crackers, graham crackers, Ritz crackers, Strawberry jelly, Hormel Compleats, sweetened condensed milk, dry kidney beans, dry black beans, white rice, pancake syrup, old fashioned oats, chocolate cake mix, Vienna sausages, canned salmon, instant coffee, ketchup, mustard, ranch dressing, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, mixed vegetables, dish soap, laundry detergent, Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc) ~
We will be closed on November 27 and December 25
WINTER HOURS FOR OPEN SHOPPING
Wednesdays from 2:00-5:00 PM
Western Loudoun Food Pantry
A community resource for all in need
hosted at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church
No appointment required on Wednesday during open hours.
To make an appointment for any other day or time please contact the church office at 540-822-5576 or officenjlc@gmail.com and a volunteer will be in touch within a few days. If the need is more urgent please call 540-822-0635.
Open Hours
In-person shopping: Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Horario
Compras presenciales: miércoles, de 14:00 a 17:00 horas.
Staff will be onsite to assist with curbside pick-up.
Our clients are extremely grateful – and so are we.
THE NEED IS GREAT, with new clients asking for help every week. The following are the most urgent needs, but virtually everything on the list can be utilized. At the moment, we do NOT need canned green beans or ramen soup.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Boy Scouts food drive was a big success and the pantry is well stocked before Thanksgiving. A huge THANK YOU!
Scouting for Food, November 2024.
Instead of canned goods, please help our clients with the following needs: cooking oil, salt, salad dressing, fruit juice boxes, ketchup, mustard, black pepper, Vienna sausages, toothpaste, paper towels, and detergents (both laundry and dish). Sweet cereals (cinnamon, fruit) are also welcome.
Donating to the Pantry
There are many ways to support of the pantry’s work:
Specific pantry goods (see list) can be dropped off at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church.
As always, cash donations, gift cards, and staples like cooking oil, sugar, and coffee are most welcome.
Monetary donations
Donations can be made via cash or check through the New Jerusalem Church Office (M-F, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) or by sent by mail to: New Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 12942 Lutheran Church Rd., Lovettsville, VA 20180.
Checks should be made payable to “New Jerusalem Lutheran Church” with “Western Loudoun Food Pantry” specified on the memo line.
Online donations also can be made via our secure giving portal (CLICK HERE). There is a space next to the "Other Donations" field where you can designate "Western Loudoun Food Pantry.”
Purchase grocery store cards or gas cards and bring them to the church office or send in via mail.
Getting Help from the Pantry
There are a variety of ways to access help from the pantry:
If you have children (or grandchildren) living with you who are enrolled in the Lovettsville School District, contact the Parent Liaison at your school who will work with you confidentially.
If you have a case worker through Loudoun County Mental Health or the Arc of Loudoun, contact your case worker who will work with us to arrange an appointment.
If you participate in a local faith community, contact your pastor who will work with you confidentially.
If you do not fall into any of these categories, contact New Jerusalem Lutheran Church directly. We can be reached at 540-822-5576 or by email at officenjlc@gmail.com. When you leave a message it may be a few days before a volunteer can respond, but there will be a response as soon as we are able.
NOTE: All visits outside of the open hours are by appointment only.
What to Bring to Your Visit
We require no proof of residency or eligibility. We seek to work with our community based on the honor system. If you truly have a need, we want to help as we are able.
Dear Donors -- Thank you for your ongoing generosity.
(Please do not donate expired items.)
MOST URGENT CURRENT NEEDS:
4 lb sugar, Masa flour, jello, saltine crackers, graham crackers, Ritz crackers, Strawberry jelly, Hormel Compleats, sweetened condensed milk, dry kidney beans, dry black beans, white rice, pancake syrup, old fashioned oats, chocolate cake mix, Vienna sausages, canned salmon, instant coffee, ketchup, mustard, ranch dressing, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, mixed vegetables, dish soap, laundry detergent, Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc)
~~ We can always use grocery cards ~~
$25 for Weis or Giant are preferred
STANDARD ITEMS LIST
In general, the following shelf-stable pantry items are typically needed on a regular basis throughout the year…
Ranch dressing
cookies/crackers
potatoes (canned/instant)
jelly/jam
peanut butter
black olives
Hamburger Helper
shampoo
toothpaste
general toiletries
diapers (especially size 5 and 6)
detergents (dish & laundry)
toilet paper
paper towels
cleaning supplies
dried beans
cooking oil
pasta sauce
fruit cocktail
pancake syrup
Vienna sausages
sardines in oil
sugar
evaporated milk
white rice
salt
canned corn
canned carrots
cereals (especially Corn Flakes, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios)
ROLL OF HONOR
The Food Pantry volunteers, and our clientele, wish to thank the Lovettsville Community for your generous support. Our current Roll of Honor includes: St. James United Church of Christ; Lovettsville Lions Club; Lovettsville Waterford Ruritans; Lovettsville Game Protective Association; Freedom Masonic Lodge #118; Milcreek Farm; A Farm Less Ordinary; local Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts; Zion Lutheran Church; New Jerusalem Lutheran Church; Mount Olivet United Methodist Church; Lovettsville Historical Society; Greater Brunswick Chamber of Commerce; RHOLC Foundation; Wegmans in Sterling; 1836 Restaurant; Ridgeway's Automotive; Mt. Pleasant Church; and Tim Keena. (*If we have forgotten your organization or name, please let us know so we may recognize you as well.)
The Food pantry continues to experience unprecedented numbers of clients in need of food, and stocks of a large number of standard items are low, or have been depleted altogether. We are blessed to have received large contributions of money and gift cards, but we are also serving a great need. We are very grateful for this continuing support.
