ALIVE!
ALIVE! provides support to Alexandrians struggling with food insecurity and economic disparity. Each month, we help roughly 20,000 Alexandrians secure essential food, respond to financial emergencies, and meet other basic needs such as housing and furniture. We’re meeting a high demand by meeting our neighbors where they need us most.

Join us for Empty Bowls on March 8th

The 8th annual Empty Bowls Alexandria fundraising dinner will be held on March 8th at Beth El Hebrew Congregation (3830 Seminary Road) from 7pm to 9pm. This event will feature a night filled with delicious food from local restaurants, live music, and a handcrafted bowl to take home. You’ll also have the chance to win amazing silent auction items, all while supporting Alexandria families in need. Tickets start at $95 per person and sponsorships are available.

Featured Food Drive: Diapers and Baby Wipes

Are you planning a food drive or would like to drop off a food donation? Consider donating items for ALIVE!’s diaper and baby wipes drive and help Alexandria families in need.

Items in highest demand include (Please avoid donations in glass containers):
Diapers/Pullups (Newborn-5T)
Wipes
Formula
Breast Feeding Supplies
Strollers
Period/Feminine Hygiene Products
Adult Diapers (for Youth with Developmental Disabilities)
General Personal Hygiene products (toilet paper, tissues, soap, toothpaste)

All donations can be dropped off at the ALIVE! Warehouse (801 South Payne Street):
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday, Fridays: 9am – 4pm
Saturdays: 9am – 12pm

ALIVE! Monthly Grocery Distribution Schedule:
February 2025 ALIVE! Food Distribution Schedule (PDF) Updated
March 2025 ALIVE! Food Distribution Schedule (PDF) Updated

ALIVE! Food Hubs

ALIVE! Food Hubs offer free food, personal items, cleaning supplies, school supplies, and referrals to other services. ALIVE! Food Hubs are for City of Alexandria residents once a month. ALIVE!’s Food Hubs are closed on Sundays, Mondays, Fridays and all federal holidays. In inclement weather, ALIVE! follows the City of Alexandria weather policies for delays and closures. Proof of Alexandria residency may be requested.

Food Hub at 510-F South Van Dorn Street
Tuesdays 11 am – 6 pm (Closed 2 pm – 3 pm)
Wednesdays 11 am – 6 pm (Closed 2 pm – 3 pm)
Thursdays 11 am – 6 pm (Closed 2 pm – 3 pm)
Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm

Food Hub at 2601 Mount Vernon Avenue
Tuesdays 12 pm – 6 pm (Closed 2 pm – 3 pm)
Wednesdays 12 pm – 6 pm (Closed 2 pm – 3 pm)
Thursdays 12 pm – 6 pm (Closed 2 pm – 3 pm)
Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm

Community Partner Food Distributions
ALIVE! provides bags of food to neighborhoods and apartment buildings in collaboration with our community partners. Drive-through and walk-up service are available depending on the site. ALIVE! pop-up food distributions are for City of Alexandria residents. Proof of Alexandria City residency may be requested.

Saturday, February 15th 10am – 12pm UNCUT Youth (1501 Cameron Street)
Wednesday, February 19th 5pm – 7:30pm Fairlington United Methodist Church (3900 King Street) NEW DATE
Thursday, February 27th 4pm – 6pm Hammond Middle School (4646 Seminary Road) NEW DATE

Wednesday, March 12th 5pm – 7:30pm Fairlington United Methodist Church (3900 King Street)
Saturday, March 15th 10am – 12pm UNCUT Youth (1501 Cameron Street)
Thursday, March 27th 4pm – 6pm Hammond Middle School (4646 Seminary Road) NEW DATE

Last Saturday Food Distributions
ALIVE! distributes free bags of groceries (produce, chicken, eggs, bread) at multiple locations on the last Saturday of the month. These event open at 8:30 am and close at 10:30 am. Please bring reusable bags. ALIVE! food distributions are for City of Alexandria residents. Proof of Alexandria City residency may be requested. Please note that the ALIVE! Food Hubs will be closed on these days.

Saturday, February 22nd 8:30am – 10:30am
Walk-up Only:
• Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center (25 West Reed Avenue)
• Del Pepper Community Center (4850 Mark Center Drive) New Location

Saturday, March 29th 8:30am – 10:30am
Walk-up Only:
• Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center (25 West Reed Avenue)
• William Ramsay Rec. Center (5650 Sanger Ave)

The Fall Issue of ALIVE!wire Is Out
Read the Fall 2024 edition and previous ALIVE!wire issues.

ALIVE! is the oldest and largest private safety net in the City of Alexandria dedicated to fighting poverty and hunger. An interfaith nonprofit organization founded in 1969, ALIVE! has 50 member congregations. We are also supported by the City of Alexandria, local organizations and businesses, and volunteers.

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