Local Food Drive, Supporting Food for Others

Mantuan Jacob Dethloff has started a food drive to help fight food insecurity in Northern Virginia, supporting the charity Food for Others.
Please help him fill the bin to help local families!

Where: Mantua Swim and Tennis Club (donation bin is right next to the pool entrance)
When: Right now! During pool hours, through August 23.
More info: Contact Jacob’s father Daniel Dethloff at dethloff@msn.com.

Most needed items

Pantry Staples

• Canned Soup and Canned Fruit
• 100% Fruit Juice
• Canned Tomato Products
• Boxed Cereal and Pasta
• Rice, Mac and Cheese

Proteins and Prepared Meals

• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Canned Chili and Beef Stew
• Chef Boyardee Meals

High nutrition, long shelf-life items are highly appreciated.

Important Donation Guidelines

• Expiration Dates: We are unable to accept donations of food items that are more than three years expired.
• Unopened and Standard Packaging: For quality control, items must be unopened and completely labeled. We cannot accept homemade or cooked meals. Please, no glass, as glass often breaks in the bin.
• Highly encouraged: Canned goods, boxed products, and sealed pantry items with visible nutrition and allergen declarations.