We are thrilled to share our Pantry renovation is complete! The renovation, led by NVR and involving over 50 trades, completely transformed our space ultimately helping us better serve the food insecure in the Dulles South area. We are beyond grateful to NVR and all the contractors listed below who made our dream a reality!
Pantry Transformation
After we moved out of the Pantry with the help of many hardworking volunteers and JK Moving, the contractors wasted no time getting to work tearing down the walls in preparation for all the magic to happen.
July 2021 Update: We are SO EXCITED to share that construction for our renovation has begun – it is finally happening! We are hopeful to be back in our “home” in the Fall. Thank you to ALL of the contractors for their patience and sticking with us on this project – we know it has been a long time coming! And, many thanks to the Arcola Volunteer Fire Department for hosting us and to our donors who continued to bring food to our temporary space. We are so grateful we could remain open and operating to feed those in need.
August 2021 Update: Walls continue to be removed, framing has begun, new door frame being built, overhang removed, office is coming along, and the old red carpet is gone!
September 2021 Update: We received our plumbing permit, so our plumber could get working on our new galley kitchen layout. Landscaping was cleaned up, including removing and trimming shrubs and bushes. Our building was power washed – pretty! Additional framing was added for our walk in refrigerator and freezer. Back doors are now installed. Electrical wiring is started and our new HVAC system has been installed!
October 2021 Update: Outside trim was painted, draywall installed and a fresh coat of paint for both the Pantry and Gathering Room!
November 2021 Update: Flooring delivered and installed, new sidewalk poured, walkways refinished, parking lot smoothed, kitchen cabinets and sink installed and sod laid. Everything is coming along quickly!
Late November 2021 Update: Interior walls painted, table storage closet constructed, signs updated, Pantry logo added to doors and food moved over! Thank you for all of the manpower to make it happen!
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- 11/21: We did it! Thanks to this amazing crew for assisting in the move out of AVFD! Our doors are officially OPEN!
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- 11/21: Beautiful new floors and all refrigerator/freezer units moved over!
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- 11/21: Officially part of the AUMC sign
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- 11/21: We love our green double doors and the addition of our logo!
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- 11/21: Interior walls painted, carpet installed in Gathering room and table storage closet constructed
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- 11/21: Sod laid and landscaping finished!
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- 11/21: Kitchen cabinets and sinks installed
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- 11/21: Walkways freshened up!
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- 11/21: Sidewalk poured
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- 11/21: LVP installation – it will be so durable!
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- 11/21: Flooring delivered
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- 10/21: Primer and paint ready to go!
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- 10/21: More drywall installation!
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- 10/21: Special installation for the kitchen and our new walk-in units!
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- 10/21: Drywall delivery
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- 09/21: New wiring
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- 09/21: new set of doors
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- 09/21: framing for our walk-ins
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- 09/21: Landscaping – fresh trim, weeding and mulch!
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- 09/21: Landscaping
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- Day 3: New Access Door
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- Day 3: Removing a wall for our new office
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- Day 3: Portico Overhang Removed
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- Day 3: Framing
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- Day 3: Opening up kitchen for walk-ins
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- Day 3: Original wood floors under the RED carpet!
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- So many to thank!
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- Jumping for JOY!!
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- Day 1: Building out walls
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- Our amazing team of contractors!
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- Final review of plans!
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- Thank you Arcola United Methodist Church for housing our Backpack Buddies supplies
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- Our temporary home!
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- Thank you to the Arcola VFD for providing their Annex space.
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- Classroom and Foyer become ONE!
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- Taking down walls for our open concept Pantry
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- So exciting!
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- Thank you JK Moving for the heavy lifting!
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- Backpack Buddies Classroom cleared out!
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- Main Pantry room EMPTY!
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- Packed up the kitchen and Pantry foyer
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- Outreach Center room ready for carpet removal
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- Pre-construction
Thank you for your time, talents and donations!
Many local businesses are helping make this project a reality. Check out those involved below!
