Making Change

In the heart of Middleburg, Virginia, local food pantry Seven Loaves Services is making a difference for neighbors in need.

While Loudoun County is often seen as well-resourced, its high cost of living leaves a hidden gap: Feeding America estimates that nearly 30,000 local residents are facing food insecurity. Since 1994, Seven Loaves Services has been working to bridge that gap, supplying food and essential supplies to anyone in need. 

With no restrictions on location, income, or background, if you’re in need, Seven Loaves is there to help.

It’s an essential resource for local residents, who can come three days a week for groceries and supplies. The pantry also stocks diapers for families with young children and pet food, so a family never has to choose between feeding themselves or their pets.

Pantry Manager, Tami Erickson, says she’s seen individuals come from all over the surrounding area, sometimes because they feel too embarrassed to seek out help in their own neighborhoods. Seven Loaves meets them with respect and care, packing their cars with groceries that volunteers hand-pick based on a family’s dietary needs and preferences.

The organization has grown tremendously since its founding, fueled by the care they provide and the growing need in the surrounding community. Today, they serve around 145 households a week.

When a new MainStreet Bank branch opened in the neighborhood, the staff knew they wanted to celebrate by giving back to the community. Through the Making Change employee giving program, they joined together to donate $6,000 to the pantry, delivering the check during the branch’s grand opening celebrations.