Welcome
to AHS Pantry
The fabric of our community is stronger when we weave together
The AHS Pantry supports the more than 70% of the AHS students and their families who experience food insecurity. The pantry is solely supported through monetary and in-kind food donations.
Pantry Quick Links
Exciting news!
Our AHS PTSA Pantry and its founder, Norma Foti, have recently been featured in a WUSA9 story, showcasing the incredible work being done to support our school community.
Tune in to the video to learn about Norma's inspiring mission and the impact AHS Pantry is making at Annandale High School. Join us in celebrating this achievement and the ongoing commitment to help and support our students!
Who is eligible to access the pantry?
Any current AHS student and/or AHS family who has need. Please note AHS student ID numbers are required to access the pantry.
About the Pantry
The AHS Pantry opened in November 2018 to support the more than 70% of AHS students and their families who experience food insecurity and since that time we have modified our distribution model as needed to meet the changing needs of our students. What we offer:
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Grab-n-Go student center snack stations
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Support emergency food needs due to sudden circumstances.
We have community partnerships with Food for Others and Food for Neighbors and are grateful for the resources they provide. Additionally, we appreciate our relationships with local businesses, neighborhoods, civic associations, girl scout troops and churches who hold periodic pantry drives benefiting our pantry.
The pantry is solely supported through monetary and in-kind food donations. Find our needed items list here.
Emergency Assistance
If you are in need of emergency food assistance contact the main office at 703-642-4100 to be directed to a member of the AHS staff who can help or email the pantry.
Volunteer
Sign-up to Help On Distribution Days. Previous experience is not necessary and on-the-job training will be provided! In addition to the volunteers, there will always be a pantry coordinator on site to help. For more information visit the Pantry Distribution Sign-Up Genius.
Pick Up Donations
Do you have an hour to help the pantry one or two afternoons a month? Do you have a SUV or minivan? Our community partner, Food For Others, is providing the Pantry with fresh food items and we need help delivering the items twice a month to the pantry for distribution. For more information visit Food For Others Pick-up Sign-Up Genius.
Donate to the pantry
There are several options to donate, we accept non-perishable food, personal hygiene, and household items.
Shop Locally
Please see our list of most frequently needed items here, you can shop in your local store. Items may be brought to the front office during school hours.
Perishables
The pantry accepts perishable items including fruit, vegetables, bread, milk, eggs. Contact us by email to make arrangements.
Red Bag Donor
Sign up to a be a Food For Neighbors Red Bag Donor. Five times a year, you fill a Red Bag (that FFN supplies) with food from our grocery list. Drivers pick up the filled bag right from your front door and volunteers sort the food to distribute to AHS and other local school pantry's the same day.
Amazon
Items can be shipped directly from our Amazon Wishlist.
Organize
Consider organizing your own pantry drive by collecting needed pantry items in your neighborhood, church or organization you belong too. Also consider collecting items at your next event; birthday party, sporting event, art show or scouting event—the options are endless! Contact the pantry for ideas.
Thank you for Your Support over the Years
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Individual families and friends of the Annandale High School community
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VA Stingrays Fast pitch (Softball Teams 10U through 18U)
Pantry in the News
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Featured on WUSA9 Video
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Featured in The A-Blast (November 12, 2025)
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Featured in News You Choose (November 28, 2024)
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Featured in the Annandale Patch (October 8, 2023)
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Featured in The A-Blast (December 13, 2022)
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Featured in The A-Blast (October 26, 2021)
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Featured in The Annandale Blog
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Featured in The A-Blast (December 18, 2018)
Fairfax County Resources
THANK YOU!! Questions? Please contact Norma Foti.
Annandale High School PTSA is a 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible.
