On November 20, Fairfax Lions delivered food baskets to 25 area families in need of food assistance. The baskets included a frozen turkey (11 – 14 lbs), cans of corn and green beans, a can of cranberry sauce, a box of Bisquick Baking Mix, a box of stuffing mix, 5 lbs. of potatoes, 1 lb. of carrots, a cake mix and tub of cake frosting, and a bag of fresh Florida oranges from the club’s recent citrus sale.

Thanksgiving Meals Ready for Delivery

Fairfax Lions basket bearers included current Lions and a former Lion.  One Lion facilitated many deliveries by calling Spanish-speaking recipients to arrange their delivery. Also lending a hand during the delivery were Lion supporters and grandchildren.

Going hungry is an unfortunate reality for many people in our area. Even though Northern Virginia is considered one of the wealthiest jurisdictions in the country, we still face a poverty rate of about 5%. According to U.S. Census figures, 30% of those are children.

This is one more example of what Fairfax Lions do to meet a need within our community – WE SERVE!!

Two Lions Prepare to Deliver Meals

The Fairfax Lions Club supported Diabetes Awareness Week at our recent fruit sale by handing out bookmarks with diabetes information.

Our nation, of course, is not alone in our world where diabetes is an ever growing and significant problem.  Knowing more can help you manage diabetes – if you have it, or hopefully help to reduce the chance you will develop it.  It is a complicated topic, and there is no panacea.  But your food choices, portion sizes, and exercise program are all important factors.

The diabetes information “book mark”  we encourage you to look at:

Fairfax Lions bookmark

The Fairfax Lions Club greatly appreciates the tremendous support of our customers at our November citrus fruit sale. We closed the doors on an empty van (graciously provided by Craig Van Lines) at 11:15am Saturday, Nov 18…SOLD-OUT  We ordered more oranges then usual, but still SOLD-OUT quickly.  We had very good weather, but we have outstanding customers.  And we hope you enjoy the oranges and grapefuilt (and pecans, peanuts, and maple syrup).

Please mark your calendar for the next fruit sale: December 14-16, 2017.

Click here to assure you get an email discount coupon and reminder for the next sale: https://fairfaxlions.org/citrus-sale-notification/

Donate your car, truck, SUV, camper, motorcycle, boat, trailer….

It’s a win-win:  you get rid of your old vehicle, you get a tax deduction, and 100% of every dollar received goes to Fairfax Lions charity programs.  There is no work on your part; just call the number below (have vehicle title available), and the donation folks will take it from there.

Call:  844-45-LIONS  (844-455-4667)

Or go to:  www.fairfaxlions.org/donate-a-vehicle

On October 14th, Fairfax Lions sold food and drink as part of the Fairfax City Fall Festival.  It was an outstanding event. The weather was great, we met many of our community neighbors, and it was an important fund raiser for our charity programs. We owe many thanks to a small group of local highschool students who volunteerd their time to help us that day.

High School Student Volunteers

Interested in helping serve your community?  Contact Fairfax Lions at https://fairfaxlions.org/contact-us/