FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2021
ALIVE! Food Collection Resumes
(Alexandria, VA) – ALIVE! has resumed its Food Program’s tradition of collecting food donations from the community. Back from being suspended during pandemic, the Food Program has re-opened its doors to those looking to drop-off purchased or collected food.
ALIVE! is available to receive food donations at the Food warehouse located at 801 S. Payne Street on Thursdays 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, or by appointment. To make an appointment, call (703) 837-9300 or email info@alive-inc.org
FRUITS & VEGETABLES | GRAINS |
Canned fruits & vegetables | Brown or wild rice, couscous, quinoa |
Fruit or vegetable juice | Oatmeal & cereal |
Applesauce | Pasta & pasta sauce |
Fruit cups | Granola bars |
Whole wheat or multi-grain crackers | |
PROTEINS | OTHER |
Canned or dried beans & peas | Liquid shelf-stable milk |
Canned beef stew, chili, bean soup | Canola, olive, vegetable oil |
Peanut butter |
Donations must be from the current list of Accepted Food Donations. The needs are always changing so check the ALIVE! website for the most updated list available at www.alive-inc.org
Please note, ALIVE! cannot accept expired food or food packaged in glass containers. Donation receipts available upon request.
Donated food is handed out at ALIVE! weekend food distributions and neighborhood pop-ups. ALIVE! food distributions feed over 4,000 families each month.