Filling Near Empty Food Pantry Shelves In Herndon

The Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Northwest Federal Credit Union, is trying to fill empty tummies. Mary Kaye "Kaycee" Childress, Executive Director of the Foundation said, "Our once-full shelves are now close to empty. Food insecurity affects everyone. Most significantly, it impacts the children in our community who are no longer able to get free breakfasts and lunches at school...No family should have to choose between buying food and paying their bills. Yet, this is exactly what is happening right here in Northern Virginia." According to Herndon Connection, "According to Childress, the nonprofit organization launched its "Help Us Help Kids" food drive in the area on Saturday, July 19. The foundation is partnering with Giant Food stores to help local school children who face food insecurity daily. "Giant Food is privileged to partner with Northwest Federal Credit Union (Foundation)," said Pham Ngocmy of Giant Food 2425 Centreville Road in Herndon. Childress said people could donate items at Giant Food stores, donate items or cash via the NWFCU Foundation Food for Kids Drive through an Amazon Wish List and also make an appointment and drop off food at a local Northwest Federal branch." As per Herndon Connection, "Northwest Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution ranking among the largest credit unions in Virginia and in the top 60 credit unions in the nation. In Fairfax County, Northwest Federal has branches offices in Vienna and Chantilly. It is headquartered in Herndon, The Credit Union currently serves more than 260,000 members and has assets in excess of $3.4 billion."

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Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.