ABOUT
WESTERN
FAIRFAX

CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

Serving qualified individuals and families in western Fairfax County of all races, colors, national origins, ages, genders, disability statuses, and religious beliefs.

MISSION, VISION & HISTORY.

Our Mission

As an expression of God’s love and a demonstration of the gospel of Jesus Christ, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries provides food and financial support to those at risk of hunger and homelessness.

Our Vision

We envision a community where everyone is housed and fed and experiences God’s love.

Our History

Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM), the anchor community-based organization in Region 4 of Fairfax County, provides food and financial support to families at risk of hunger and homelessness in 9 zip codes in western Fairfax County (Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Herndon, and Oak Hill).

In 1987, volunteers from 12 churches saw the need for coordinated aid and formed WFCM. Nearly 40 years later, our primary programs are our Emergency Food Program including two Free Food Markets, 15 satellite site refrigerators, and home delivery and Emergency Housing Financial Services Program (assisting with rent, mortgage, and utility bills) serving an average of 700 families/month, nearly 5,000 individuals/year.

OUR
PARTNERS.

WFCM partners with some of our area's most philanthropic businesses as well as impactful local non-profits.

From food and diaper donations, utility assistance, free financial classes, food drives, and more, our partners support us in our mission to meet the needs of our community.

Britepaths - We partner with Britepaths, a local Fairfax County nonprofit, to provide free financial classes/budgeting classes for WFCM clients who receive financial assistance.
Cake4Kids - Volunteers from Cake4Kids provide birthday cakes for clients up to age 23.
Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) - CAFB’s nonprofit Food Assistance Partners receive access to food donations through the retail store Partner Direct program, as well as training, and free government commodities through the USDA/TEFAP program for qualified clients. WFCM is an approved CAFB food assistance nonprofit member and location for “Produce Hub” pick-up for other nonprofits.
Greater DC Diaper Bank - Since 2021, WFCM has partnered with Greater DC Diaper Bank to serve as an Emergency Hub. Each month we receive and distribute 35,000+ diapers for qualified babies in need in our community (not limited to WFCM clients). Each baby can receive 50 diapers every 30 days based on supply.
NOVEC - NOVEC's Operation Round Up provides funds to pay NOVEC bills for clients in need.
Shepherd's Center for Western Fairfax - Volunteer rides to WFCM's Free Food Markets for appointments.
Wegmans Chantilly - Since they opened, we have been a recipient of Wegmans Chantilly Checkout Hunger funds where customers round up purchases and/or make an added donation with funds allocated to the selected local food pantry.
Women Giving Back - Women Giving Back, a local nonprofit in Sterling, provides private free clothing selection appointments for qualified WFCM clients.