Fairfax “foodraiser” brings in tons

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Hoisted above the crowd by a crane, photographer Daniel Dancer (left) directs volunteers into position for an aerial photo in which they form the Complete the Circle logo.

For five years, Our Daily Bread has set a goal of raising 10,000 pounds of donations for its annual fall food drive. This year, for the first time, the Fairfax nonprofit group reached that target.

More than 1,500 people were at Fairfax High School on Sunday for the Complete the Circle “FoodRaiser,” bringing 11,143 pounds of food and other household items that will be distributed to people in need, organizers said. The donations will go to clients of Our Daily Bread and the Lorton Community Action Center, which was a partner in the event for the first time.

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Washington Post, November 12, 2015

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