GET
HELP
Our programs are designed specifically to help clients who are in the midst of financial hardships.
HOW TO
GET HELP.
Those eligible to apply for assistance are:
Residents of Centreville (20120, 20121), Clifton (20124), Chantilly (20151), Fairfax Station (22039), Fairfax (22030), Oak Hill (20171), Herndon (20170) and Fair Oaks (22033).
We will connect individuals and families who do not reside in the zip codes we serve with the appropriate organization that can provide help.
1.
Call Our Office
Call 703-988-9656 between 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday-Friday, or from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday to schedule an appointment (in English or Spanish). Your certification appointment will be by phone in English, Korean, or Spanish. Please advise if you need assistance in another language.
2.
Before Your Scheduled Appointment, Send Your Documents
Send the following documents to clientservices@wfcmva.org:
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Photo ID for everyone 18 or older in the household
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Current school records for everyone of school age in the household
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Birth certificates for children in the household
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Proof of all income for all adults in the household
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2-3 Paystubs
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Bank statement showing deposits (cross through any account numbers or sensitive information), and/or benefits letter(s)
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Proof of residence for all adults in household:
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Lease and current utility bill
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3.
Attend Your Scheduled Appointment
Attend your scheduled appointment to discuss the services for which you may qualify. Be prepared for your appointment to last up to an hour.
FREE FOOD MARKET.
Featuring a "choice model"
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries offers a “choice model” in two Free Food Market locations (Chantilly and Centreville) as well as online for home delivery which ensures clients can choose the groceries their families need/want. Our clients can come to one of the Free Food Markets for a private appointment in Chantilly or Centreville and select food as they would at a grocery store by picking their own food items from the shelves, but there is no charge for the food. We do everything we can to continually stock all the items that would make a fully nutritious meal including culturally preferred items such as Maseca flour and Halal meat. Products include non-perishable items such as canned goods, as well as bread, produce, meat, and dairy products. In addition to food items we also carry baby-specific items such as diapers and baby food for those who have infants. We know that food can be one of the most expensive items on a household budget list. Our hope is that when clients select food in our markets every 30 days (providing food for about two weeks) they will save enough money to pay for other expenses such as utility bills while remaining food secure with free nutritious food options for their families.
Food and toiletry items are purchased with grant funds or donated by amazingly generous people in the community, grocery store partners, and in response to food drives we hold throughout the year. We are extremely grateful for the support of everyone who donates to our markets including organizations such as the Sully District Boy Scouts, local congregations, grocery stores, area schools, and community residents.
Special thanks to the local grocery stores that donate perishable goods and produce to our food markets:
WFCM is a provider of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) program.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
or
2. fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442;
or
3. email:Program.Intake@usda.gov
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) is an equal opportunity provider
FREE BUDGETING& FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS.
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries partners with Britepaths to provide several class options each month in English and Spanish to meet our clients needs. Classes cover basic budgeting fundamentals. Upcoming classes for WFCM clients that will be held online are listed below. To register, email clientservices@wfcmva.org.
For additional classes visit https://fecsoco.timetap.com/ or to register for an individual class, visit https://fecsoco.setmore.com/bookappointment, click “All Services”, click “Financial Coaching”, choose your date and time, and follow prompts to set your appointment. Or, call 703.704.6101 during the hours of 10:00 am to 4:30 pm weekdays or email info@FECSoCo.org.
ADDITIONAL
SERVICES.
We are grateful to partner with the following community-based non-profit organizations for various services. From cakes to clothing to transportation, these partners provide services to those at risk of hunger and homelessness in Fairfax County. WFCM also works with local congregations, businesses, and organizations to provide School's Out/Holiday food and a laundry ministry for our clients. In addition, we work with these partners to provide backpacks and other resources to local schools. To learn more about how to donate to these programs, email info@wfcmva.org. To request assistance, email clientservices@wfcmva.org.
Cake4Kids:
Baking birthday cakes for the underserved children in our community.
Herndon FISH:
Provides emergency financial assistance for households in Herndon and Reston.
CUMC GRACE Ministries: Clothing & Household Items on the second Saturday of each month.
Shepherd's Center: Transportation for Clients 50+ to WFCM, or to medical, dental, or therapy services.
Greater DC Diaper Bank: Collects and distributes diapers to help qualified families.
St. Vincent de Paul of St. Timothy's Catholic Church:
Food on the 3rd Saturday of every month. They also offer limited financial aid.
Women Giving Back:
Gently Used, Free Clothing for women and their small children.
To request any of these additional services, please email clientservices@wfcmva.org.