Christmas In Fairfax

Pender's Mini Free Pantry
2026-11-16, 2026-11-17, 2026-11-18, 2026-11-19, 2026-11-20, 2026-11-21, 2026-11-22, 2026-11-23 and 19 more dates | Pender UMC, 12401 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
Pender’s Mini Food Pantry: A Small Space with a Big Mission
The Pender Mini Food Pantry is officially open and ready to serve our community! This little structure—built as an Eagle Scout Project by one of Pender’s Boy Scouts—is a beautiful example of service, compassion, and creativity.
At first glance, it looks a lot like a Little Free Library, but instead of books, it’s stocked with nonperishable food for anyone in need. It’s a simple yet powerful way to share kindness and nourishment in our neighborhood.
📍 Location:
You’ll find the pantry at 12301 Alder Woods Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033—coming from Route 50, it’s the second driveway on the left into Pender, right beside the sidewalk.
🥫 What’s Inside:
As of this writing, the pantry is filled with a wide variety of items, including:

Canned tuna, chicken, chili, and soup
Broth, vegetables, pumpkin, and apple sauce
Shelf-stable milk, peach slices, mandarin oranges, and individual fruit packs
Jello, pudding cups, mac and cheese servings, and mashed potatoes
Coffee, oatmeal, ketchup, gravy packets, and cooking oil

It’s truly a community effort—and every contribution helps keep it going.
💜 How to Help:
Anyone is welcome to take what they need or to donate food items to keep the pantry stocked. When you give, please remember our guiding principle:
Give with dignity. Donate items you’d feel comfortable using yourself.

Writers of Chantilly
2026-11-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-30 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd, Chantilly, VA, 20151, United States
A diverse group of published and aspiring writers, we transform our words and thoughts into creative stories that we share with each other for thoughtful discussion, positive direction and maximum impact.
New members are always welcomed.
Adults.

Joyful Thursdays
2026-12-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Olive Garden, 12980 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax, VA, 22033, United States
This group was created as a fun and relaxed way for friends—both new and longtime—to enjoy lunch and good conversation together.
We meet in the back room at Olive Garden at noon on the first Thursday of each month. There’s no pressure and no long-term commitment—just drop by when you can and enjoy a great meal, plenty of laughter, and friendly company.
Come hungry, come curious, and come as you are—it’s all about connection and a good time together!
