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Stuff the Bus – Today

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed September Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action Month is a national campaign to raise awareness and inspire people to take action for those facing food insecurity. NCS and our food access partners will present a one-day Stuff the Bus food drive on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025.

Fastran buses, along with Fairfax County Fire Department trucks, will be at several sites from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for this Hunger Action Month event to combat hunger. Please consider donating non-perishable food items and gift cards at the below locations:

  • Lidl, 9001 White Spruce Way, Lorton, VA 22079
  • Giant, 2425 Centreville Road, Herndon, VA  20171
  • Walmart Supercenter, 11181 US-29, Fairfax VA 22030
  • Giant, 1454 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
  • Giant, 1450 North Point Village Center, Reston, VA 20194
  • Giant, 7137 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
  • Walmart, 4368 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA 20151 – benefits WFCM
  • Giant, 7501 Huntsman Blvd., Springfield, VA 22153

Since launching in 2011, Stuff the Bus has collected more than 240 tons of food to feed people experiencing food insecurity in Fairfax County. Statistics show the need for food is great, and demand is increasing. In Fairfax County 27% of people are food insecure, meaning that they have limited or uncertain availability to the food needed to live their fullest lives.

For more details and a list of most-requested items, visit Stuff the Bus.

 
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Posted by on September 13, 2025 in Get Involved!, Local News

 

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Current Opportunities to Serve the Lord at Pender UMC

help-wanted

Can you count? We need Counters! 

The counting committee is in need of counters to help count the offerings for all three services.

Counters must be a member of Pender United Methodist Church. All counters must be at least a senior in high school and be proficient in EXCEL.

Counters will be placed on teams of three (no related members on any team). Counter teams should not have to count more than once every two months or possibly less. Counters start counting each Sunday following the 8:15 service at 9:15 and continue to count the Common Ground Service, Sunday school and the 11:00 am service. Counters are usually finished by the time the 11:00 service lets out. Counters will be limited to a three-year term when signing up. The Finance Committee must approve all counters.

If you are interested in signing up, please contact Sue Pierce by clicking on this link.


Do you love babies & toddlers? We need Nursery Workers! 

At Pender, we provide a Nursery where infants and toddlers (newborns through age 4) are cared for in a safe and caring Christian environment.

We are in need of new servants to help staff the Nursery during Sunday Services and other events. Would you prayerfully consider serving as a Nursery Worker?

Contact the Church Office by clicking on this link.

thank-you

 
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Posted by on May 22, 2015 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

 

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