About Us

The largest organization preventing food and housing insecurity in Alexandria, ALIVE! serves 20,000 individuals each month by providing food, transitional shelter, financial help, eviction prevention, and furniture & housewares.

Founded in 1969, ALIVE! is supported by a 17 member staff, 50 interfaith congregations and thousands of volunteers, partners and donors.

Each month, ALIVE! helps Alexandrians through our two Food Hubs, pantry partners, and distribution sites; respond to financial emergencies and prevent eviction; and secure other support services and essential needs such as housewares and furniture.

ALIVE! is also supported by the City of Alexandria, community and civic organizations, local businesses, and volunteers working together to provide basic needs support to Alexandrians.

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

Isaiah 6:8 (NIV)