“On those lonely days when you felt like nobody cared, here came hope, .. it meant that God was sending somebody who cared.” – Patricia
“I would like to thank the volunteer parishioner that personally called me from your ministry while I was dealing with a stressful situation…Thank you, God for this timely prayer and support.” – Marilyn
FOOD PANTRY + SENIOR PANTRY + BABY HUGS PANTRY + VAN DYKE BLESSING BOX + FUNDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE + PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GROWTH COACHING
“I love that we have the opportunities to be a light of hope through our visitations with our brothers and sisters, to help alleviate their suffering, AND, to share Christ. The Visitation is a 365 day event.” – Volunteer, serving since 2002
You’re Never Alone or Without Hope! – Psalm 46
Food Drive Coordinator, Donors – please scroll past the Seeking Assistance? Information
The St. Leo Social Ministry Center (SLSM) is an all volunteer organization assisting with food and case management needs. Appointments are required – no walk-ins. Wearing a mask is mandatory during the COVID-19 season.
Seeking assistance?
Please call the SLSM Center at 703-273-SLSM (703-273-7576) for further information. We serve in the parish boundaries (areas of the City of Fairfax 22030, limited 22031, and 22032). Assistance is provided on a case by case basis and verifiable documentation will be needed. This will be discussed with you on your call.
Seniors (70+) with limited income may qualify for a voucher to purchase fresh produce and/or Ensure/Glucerna/incontinence items from our casework pantry. Seniors over 70 years of age with no transportation may qualify to have home delivery (depending on volunteer driver availability).
Documentation will vary on assistance needs and a resident of our service area. The person applying for assistance needs to be the name on the billing statement. Documentation examples that may be needed are: Photo Identification, Lease Agreement, Vendor Form W-9, Housing Voucher Notice of Rent, Fuel Assistance Statement, Eviction or cut-off notice, Proof of Income, Proof of disability, and verifiable hardship or circumstance.
Food brings people together with full tables and full hearts.
Food Drive Coordinator: Thank you for wishing to help the needs in our community!
Please contact us in advance (703-273-7576) so we can provide you the most recent list of needed items to stock our shelves and schedule the day and time. When school is in session, the parking lot is restricted. Or, you may contact pantry.slsm@gmail.com with your group’s information.
Food Pantry Donations Welcome but please read:
“We come together around food to relieve hunger, improve lives and grow community well-being.”
Please assist in stocking our food pantry shelves with more nutritious foods and limiting donations of less nutritious foods. Help us provide flexibility with selections to accommodate special dietary needs and cultural food practices.
Shopping List for Pantry
Ground (no K-cups) & Instant Coffee. Tea (black, green, white, peppermint). Pancake mix & syrup, Flour, Cooking oil (vegetable, canola, avocado, olive). Crackers (whole grain & especially gluten-free). Alternative pasta. Non-perishable tomatoes (low salt, diced, stewed, sauce). Shelf-stable broths (low sodium). Lean meat/fish proteins. Low fat, shelf-stable boxed milk of all types. Fragrance free laundry & dishwasher detergent, and dish liquid.
Limit donations of the following foods: sugary drinks, candy, Jello, unhealthy snacks (chips, other foods high in fat, sodium, sugar, calories). DO NOT DONATE rusty or unlabeled cans, homemade items, open or used items, alcoholic beverages, outdated or expired products, and non-commercial packaged items.
Thank you in advance for checking the dates on the items prior to purchasing and donating!
Please deliver the food donations to the rectory office during their open hours. Thank you very much!
Monetary donations payable to SLSM are always welcome. Please drop at the rectory or mail to 3700 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030. Your donation will help with case needs (Housing, Transportation, Medical, Funeral/Burial, etc.)
