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Programs:
Emergency Assistance
Food Pantry
Emergency Assistance:
Location: 3900 ACTS Lane, Dumfries, VA 22026
Phone Number: 703-221-3186
Fax Number: 703-221-3189
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Hours of operation for walk-in assistance:
Monday - 9 am -11:30am , 1 pm -3pm
Tuesday – 1pm – 3:30pm, 5pm – 7pm
Wednesday - 9 am -11:30am , 1 pm -3pm
Thursday - 9 am -11:30am , 1 pm -3pm
Friday - 9 am -11:30am
**We are closed the first Business Monday of each month for food assistance**
**On Fridays, only food assistance is provided**
**Clients are seen on a first come, first serve basis**
Areas of service:
We assist residents of the eastern Prince William County: Dumfries (22025, 22026), Triangle (22172), Quantico (22134), Woodbridge (22191, 22192, 22193) and Occoquan (22125)
Requirements for assistance:
Picture ID, Lease or utility bill with your name and current address, Proof of income for the entire household.
Categories of Assistance:
Utility assistance with a disconnect notice (Electric, Gas, Oil, Water, Sewer), Emergency Prescriptions for individuals who are uninsured, Thrift Store Vouchers, Food Assistance.
Assistance for utilities is only given with a disconnect notice.
Before coming to the office for assistance, please call during business hours for questions about eligibility and for information on what documentation is necessary for your first visit to the facility.
Food Pantry
Food Assistance
Food Assistance hours are
Monday 9-11:30am, 1-3pm
Tuesday 1-3:30pm, 5-7pm
Wednesday 9-11:30, 1-3pm
Thursday 9-11:30, 1-3pm
Friday 9-11:30
**We are closed the first business Monday of the month for food assistance**
Requirements for food assistance
Must live in Eastern side of Prince William County (22193, 22026, 22191, 22192, 22025), Picture ID, Lease or utility bill with name and current address, proof of income for the entire household. Clients will meet with an ACTS Case Worker prior to receiving food.
Donations
Donations can be made at 3900 ACTS Lane Dumfries, VA 22026. Please bring all donations to the door next to the garage door of the Family Services Building on the right hand side of ACTS Lane. We accept refrigerated and frozen items, produce, dairy, and non-perishables.
Donation drop off hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am-4pm Tuesday 12pm-7pm. Please do not leave food items on property after hours.
| Most Needed Items |
| Peanut butter |
Jelly |
| Cereal |
Oatmeal |
| Tuna |
Boxed Mac and Cheese |
| Spaghetti |
Pasta Sauce |
| Canned Fruit |
Canned Vegetables |
| Canned Soup |
Milk |
| Eggs |
Meat |
| Diapers (larger sizes 3+) |
Deodorant |
| Soap |
Shampoo |
| Toothpaste |
Toilet Paper |
Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer with the Food Pantry please fill out a volunteer application. Be sure to specify that you are interested in working in the Food Pantry. Please keep in mind the food pantry requires some heavy lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time. While there are some activities that are low impact, the majority of the work is physical. The food pantry has three types of volunteers; those who stock/replenish, pick-up drivers, and volunteers who work the floor and give out groceries. If you are interested in learning one or all three of these positions, please let us know.
Food Drives
ACTS Food Pantry hosts four major food drives throughout the year. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to host their own drives as well. To learn more about hosting your own food drive, please go to our virtual food drive packet (Link to Food Drive Packet).
Food Pantry Special Events:
March-April Feinstein Challenge- Alan Shawn Feinstein will divide $1 million among hunger fighting agencies nationwide using it to help them raise funds. The larger donation you make to ACTS from March 1 to April 30th the more of the Feinstein money will be added to your donation. These donations can include cash, checks and food items. The million dollars will then be divided proportionately among agencies.
April Prince William County School Food Drive- Schools on the Eastern side of Prince William make donations throughout the month of April.
May Mail Carriers Food Drive- Stamp out Hunger with this annual drive hosted by the Mail Carriers, always on the second Saturday in May.
October and November Operation Turkey- ACTS largest food drive, hosted specifically for providing the items necessary to prepare a Thanksgiving meal.
For information about participating in any of the above food drives please contact Taylor Lenz at Tlenz@actspwc.org or (703)221-3186 x240.
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