Community Mission Opportunities

Weekend Backpack Program

The mission of the Weekend Backpack Program is to assist in combating food insecurity for children living in Springfield, Virginia, by providing a gallon-sized Ziploc bag filled with nutritious, shelf-stable foods.

FACETS Monthly Lunch

Since 1988, this nonprofit organization has helped thousands of those suffering the effects of poverty throughout Fairfax County. As part of these efforts, Messiah provide early morning breakfast (hot meals) every 4th Sunday of every odd month. Contact Sherry Bouley here for more information and to sign up.

Lamb Center Ministry

The Lamb Center is a Christian Homeless outreach center in Fairfax Virginia. It has served the homeless and poor in Fairfax for over 25 years. It is supported ecumenically by Churches in Fairfax. Messiah has been a vital part of the Lamb Center for over 20 years. 


We have been providing a chili lunch each month. During the pandemic, we have not forgotten our homeless brothers and sisters. 


Please feel free to contact Patti O'Neill with any questions or concerns: 703.629.7850 or send an email here.

Lamb Center Volunteer Sign Up

Monthly Produce Ministry

Messiah’s Produce Ministry is part of Pack, Pray, Eat and is held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 5pm!


The produce is donated by the Capital Area Food Bank & delivered the day of the distribution.  We will pack the food into family-sized portions and then distribute the food. Volunteers and patrons are all invited to stay for dinner and fellowship at 6pm.


By volunteering a few hours of your time, together we can help provide Springfield families with FRESH, HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD each month, who normally might not have that option. 

Produce Ministry Sign Up

Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO)

Messiah takes pride in being part of this network of religious congregations in Springfield and Burke, which assists neighbors in need by providing food, clothing, housewares, counseling, school supplies, emergency rent, utility and prescription drug assistance, holiday food baskets and a holiday gift program for children. ECHO is open for donations Monday through Friday from 9:30-12:30, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-9 pm, and the first Saturday of each month from 9:30-12. 

ECHO Information