Western Loudoun Food Pantry

A community resource for all in need
hosted at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church

online giving

Many heartfelt thanks to all who support us

OPEN SHOPPING hOURS

New Hours Starting October

Wednesdays 2:00-5:00 PM ~ & ~ Saturdays 10:00-12:00 pM

(Compras presenciales: miércoles, de 14:00 a 17:00 horas, y sábados, de 10:00 a 12:00 horas.)

No appointment required on Wednesday or Saturday 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.

Staff will be onsite to assist with curbside pick-up.

MOST URGENT CURRENT NEEDS (October 3, 2025):
Please do not donate expired items.

Spam, Vienna sausages, canned black beans, white rice, dry beans (black, red kidney), spaghetti noodles, pasta sauce, canned corn, sweetened condensed milk, instant oatmeal, instant coffee, strawberry jam, cake mix, pancake max, pancake syrup, jello, instant pudding, Hormel Compleats, Italian salad dressing, vegetable soup, toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, etc)

~~ We can always use grocery cards ~~
$25 for Weis or Giant are preferred

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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.  

STANDARD ITEMS LIST
(Please do not donate expired items.)
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.

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