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Sunday, July 27, 2025
11:00am – 1:00pm
Harris Pavilion
9201 Center Street
Historic Downtown Manassas
Virginia
Click here to DONATE NOW to support PWC local food pantries!
Rally and Community Food Drive
- Drop off food donations
- Donate funds to stock our PWC Food Pantries
- Food insecurity information and resources
- Family-friendly event with activities for everyone – music, bubbles, face painting and more!
Hear from invited speakers including:
- Manassas Mayor, Michelle Davis-Younger
- State Senator, Danica Roem
- State Delegate, Josh Thomas
- State Delegate, Briana Sewell
- PWCS School Board Member, Tracy Blake
Food Donation Needs
Our partner food pantries are grateful for your donations of food and needed supplies. Bring your donations to our Community Food Drive on July 27th. When donating items, remember to check the expiration dates. The following list of staples are the most commonly needed items:
- Cereal and oatmeal
- Pancake mix and syrup
- Soup (all varieties)
- Rice (box/bag <5lb bags)
- Boxed potatoes – all varieties
- Crackers
- Canned fruit
- Spaghetti sauce
- Canned tomatoes/sauce
- Pasta
- Macaroni & cheese
- Beans (can or bag)
- Peanut butter
- Jam or jelly
- Canned meat (chicken, beef, Spam)
- Canned fish (Tuna, salmon, sardines)
- Baking items (flour, sugar, salt)
- Baby food and formula
Click here to Donate Now and Support our Local Food Pantries
All proceeds will be divided and donated to ACTS, Creating Foundations for Hope, and Haymarket Regional Food Pantry.
Our Food Bank Partners
Cheers to full hearts, full plates and a stronger community – together, we can make a difference for our neighbors. Click on the organization name below to learn more about our partner organizations.
To volunteer, please follow the links to Sign Up Genius so we can connect with you and get your next volunteer shift booked.
Creating Foundations for Hope (CFH)
Central Prince William County
Learn more about volunteer opportunities here.
Haymarket Regional Food Pantry
Western Prince William County
Learn more about volunteer opportunities here.
Meet our PWC Hunger Free Coalition
Our organizations working collaboratively to achieve our shared mission: to connect and engage the community in a sustainable, coalition-based campaign to eliminate hunger in Prince William County
PWC Hunger Free Kickoff Event SPONSORS
Thanks to all our sponsors – we couldn’t do this without you!
State Farm Insurance: Kam Nijjar, Insurance Agent
Galliani Photography: Professional Photographer
Comite Latino Fest
FM Azul Radio: Latino Hits Radio
Yard Cards Virginia: Joyful card rental company in PWC
Circle of Entertainers: Entertainers in VA and MA
A Face Painter: Face Painting and Balloon Animals
Earth Addictions: Shop in Occoquan
Van Ech Studio: Shop in Occoquan
Paint Your Heart Out: Shop in Occoquan
Tulia Lora: Holistic Rejuvenation and Renourishment in Occoquan
Puzzle Palooza: Shop in Occoquan
D’Rocco’s: Dining in Occoquan
Josie Tullo: Local Artist
Bricks and Minifigs: Shop in Woodbridge
Old Navy: Shop in Woodbridge
Not Your Average Joe’s: Dining in Woodbridge
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar: Dining in Woodbridge
Nando’s Peri-Peri: Dining in Woodbridge
Peace of Mind & Body: Yoga Studio in Montclair
Montclair Golf Club: Golf Club in Montclair
Prince William Little Theatre: Community theater organization in Manassas
Foster’s Grille: Dining in Historic Manassas
The Bone: Barbeque Dining in Historic Manassas
Benny Capolago’s: Pizza Dining in Historic Manassas
Mariachis Tequileria & Restaurant: Dining in Historic Manassas
Popcorn Monkey: Shop in Historic Manassas
Ciao Osteria: Wood-Fired Pizza & Osteria in Centreville
Gogiville: Korean BBQ in Centreville
Zandra’s Taqueria: Dining in Haymarket
El Vaquero West: Dining in Haymarket
The Copper Cricket: Consignment Shop in Haymarket
Haymarket Bicycles: Bicycle and Repair Shop in Haymarket
Cupcake Heaven: Bakery in Haymarket
Hidden Julles: Cafe in Haymarket
Peace & Laughter: Holistic Boutique in Haymarket
The Farm Brewery: Brewhouse in Haymarket
USTigers Tae Kwon Do: Martial Arts in Haymarket
Regal Cinema: Movie Theater in Springfield
Community Members: Nancy Burns and Jesse Moore, Joan Donnelly, Sharon Lee Juergens, Gene and Camille Klein, Mary G Koerber, Suzanne and Richard Perez, Enid Robinson, Collin Robinson, Lorraine Schooner, Sarah Skerker
FAQs
Why are we focusing on food insecurity?
The need in Prince William County is urgent. In the Greater Washington DC Region, Prince William County has the second highest prevalence of food insecurity according to the Capital Area Food Bank Hunger Report, September 2024.
How big is the need in Prince William County?
A staggering 43% of residents now face food insecurity—6 points higher than the regional average. Of those affected, 40% have children at home. In our county alone, over 16,000 children—11% of all youth—are food insecure.
What is the impact of federal budget cuts by the current administration?
The Capital Area Food Bank, the largest food bank provider in the Washington DC region, lost 670,000 meals because of cuts in March. In addition, the USDA funding cuts are impacting food banks that rely on programs like Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) and the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). These cuts have reduced access to fresh produce and other essential food items for low-income families. Source: Local food banks have lost 1.4 million meals to Trump’s cuts, Washington Post, May 19, 2025
How are PWC Hunger Free Coalition members helping?
We’re partnering with three food banks across Prince William County to deliver essential resources to our neighbors who are quietly struggling with food insecurity by:
– Volunteering weekly to sort, prepare and deliver food at our partner food pantries
– Collecting food and supplies to increase accessibility to emergency food sources
– Holding a rally and food collection to raise awareness and drive more funding and food donations
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