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CAFB Capacity Grant Award
PRESS RELEASE For More Information DeAnn Graham WeSERVE, Program Director 571.781.2722 deann@weserveva.org For Immediate Release Dumfries, Virginia, March 10, 2023 – WeServe Community Development Corporation is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Capacity Grant from the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB). WeSERVE partners with the National Capital Region, USDA, Walmart, Food Lion, Costco and other local organizations to distribute tons of food every year to individuals in need. CAFB Funds are provided for procurement of services, equipment, and/or supplies, other than food, that will allow partners to have the greatest impact in their communities by reaching more community members in need of assistance and/or distributing a greater quantity and/or variety of food. Funds are awarded on a competitive basis based on need and expected impact. The Capacity Grant was given to support procurement of the following resources: 1 Storage Unit Outdoor Signage Gas Card Eugene McCown, President of WeSERVE said: “As we continue to expand the services provided to residents of Northern Virginia, this grant will allow us to obtain more storage area at our current location; purchase signage for our food pantry vehicle; and purchase a gas card to offset travel expenses for pickups and deliveries; allow us to store more food AND eventually distribute more food . . . making a greater difference in the lives of the people living in our area and in the Northern Virginia Community.” If you would like to help WeSERVE in its Food Distribution efforts and really make a difference in the community, get in touch with them at www.weserveva.org.
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Capital Area Food Bank Grant
For More Information DeAnn Graham WeSERVE, Program Director 571.781.2722 deann@weserveva.org For Immediate Release Dumfries, Virginia, November 18, 2022 – WeSERVE Community Development Corporation is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Food Grant from the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB). WeSERVE partners with the National Capital Region, USDA, Walmart, Food Lion, Costco and other local organizations to distribute tons of food every year to individuals in need. CAFB Funds are provided for procurement of food. Funds were awarded in recognition of and to support our exceptional work in Northern Virginia. Eugene McCown, President of WeSERVE said: “These funds will come in handy during the holiday season and will allow us to provide Turkey Baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets for Christmas.” If you would like to help WeSERVE in its Food Distribution efforts and really make a difference in the community, get in touch with them at www.weserveva.org.
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2022 Turkey Giveaway
WeSERVE CDC, in conjunction with Praise Center Church Of God In Christ, will be giving away FREE turkeys on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 11am – 1pm while supplies last. Complete the registration form below to reserve your FREE turkey.
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CAFB Capacity Grant Award
PRESS RELEASE For More Information DeAnn Graham WeSERVE, Program Director 571.781.2722 deann@weserveva.org For Immediate Release Dumfries, Virginia, March 31, 2022 – WeServe Community Development Corporation is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Capacity Grant from the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB). WeSERVE partners with the National Capital Region, USDA, Walmart, Food Lion, Costco and other local organizations to distribute tons of food every year to individuals in need. CAFB Funds are provided for procurement of services, equipment, and/or supplies, other than food, that will allow partners to have the greatest impact in their communities by reaching more community members in need of assistance and/or distributing a greater quantity and/or variety of food. Funds are awarded on a competitive basis based on need and expected impact. The Capacity Grant was given to support procurement of the following resources: Refrigeration Warehouse Equipment Transportation Eugene McCown, President of WeSERVE said: “After moving into a larger location, this grants allows our staff to purchase new warehouse shelving and new/additional refrigeration, allowing us to store more food AND eventually distribute more food . . . making a greater difference in the lives of the people living in our area and in the Northern Virginia Community.” If you would like to help WeSERVE in its Food Distribution efforts and really make a difference in the community, get in touch with them at www.weserveva.org.
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2021 Annual Turkey Giveaway
WeSERVE, in conjunction with Praise Center Church and the Capital Area Food Bank, will be giving out FREE turkeys on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM EST, while supplies last. Please register below to reserve your turkey.
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#WeSERVE Christmas Basket Giveaway
‘Tis the season to be a blessing! WeSERVE, in conjunction with Praise Center Church, the Capital Area Food Bank, Costco, and Willing Way, will be passing out food baskets on Saturday, December 19, 2020 starting at 11:00 am (while supplies last). We know that times have been difficult and we want to do our best to lift the load for those in need in our community. ALL are welcome! Note: The turkeys didn’t come in. We will attempt to give them out on another date. At WeSERVE, we are . . . Serving Families, Meeting Needs, Building Community.
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WeSERVE Awarded CAFB Food Grant
Dumfries, VA – There is an increased demand in the communities around the Nation as well as the organizations that serve them due to the outbreak of the Corona Virus. WeSERVE has been dedicated to meeting the expanded need during this Pandemic and with the help of a few local partners, we will continue this work. On June 1, 2020, the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) awarded a $7,200 Food Grant to WeSERVE CDC! The CAFB recognizes the efforts of WeSERVE in reducing the hunger map in Northern Virginia during this unprecedented time. This grant will allow WeSERVE to stock our pantry with dry goods that can be distributed over several months. We are so grateful to have their support! Our volunteers are working tirelessly to organize each shipment of food as it’s delivered to our storehouse. A very large Thank You from WeSERVE to CAFB for their generosity with providing the necessary funding needed as we continue to support the nourishment of our community impacted during this Pandemic. Serving Families. Meetings Needs. Building Community.
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