Upcoming Food Distributions
ALIVE! distributes free bags of groceries (fresh produce, chicken, eggs, bread) at two locations on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30am – 10:30am. Please bring reusable bags. ALIVE! food distributions are for City of Alexandria residents. Proof of Alexandria City residency may be requested.


Saturday, February 24th 8:30am – 10:30am
Walk-up:
• Cora Kelly Elementary School (3600 Commonwealth Ave)
• William Ramsay Rec Center (5650 Sanger Ave)

Please note that ALIVE! has ended food distributions at the Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus location. See the full ALIVE! Food Distribution Schedule at: alive-inc.org
Pop-Up 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.

Thursday, February 15th 4pm – 6pm at Hammond Middle School (4646 Seminary Rd)
Friday, February 16th 10:30am – 12pm Old Town Community Church (212 S Washington St)
Saturday, February 17th 8am – 10am at Fairlington United Methodist Church (3900 King St)
Saturday, February 17th 10am – 12pm at UNCUT Youth (1501 Cameron St)

Friday, March 15th 10:30am – 12pm Old Town Community Church (212 S Washington St)
Saturday, March 16th 8am – 10am at Fairlington United Methodist Church (3900 King St)
Saturday, March 16th 10am – 12pm at UNCUT Youth (1501 Cameron St)
Thursday, March 21st 4pm – 6pm at Hammond Middle School (4646 Seminary Rd)
ALIVE! Food Hubs
The ALIVE! Food Hubs offer Alexandria City residents food assistance, personal items, cleaning supplies, school supplies, and connections to support services once a month. Proof of Alexandria City residency may be requested. Learn more at: alive-inc.org/foodhub


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

Del Ray Food Hub (2601 Mount Vernon Avenue)
Tuesdays 12pm – 6pm (Closed 2pm – 3pm)
Wednesdays 12pm – 6pm (Closed 2pm – 3pm)
Thursdays 12pm – 6pm (Closed 2pm – 3pm)
Saturdays 10am – 2pm
Food Hub Updates for 2024
All customers must bring their own reusable shopping bags. We will no longer provide bags.

ALIVE! shopping carts are not allowed outside of our food hubs under any circumstances. If you are a pedestrian, you should bring your cart in addition to your strong bags if possible.

We constantly update resource information on our Hub tables with fresh flyers and pamphlets of local benefits and businesses. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the information provided during your next visit.

All Households are allowed to visit up to once a month until further notice. If you have already visited any of our hubs this month, you can return any day the following Month. If you are experiencing a situation that requires additional food assistance, please schedule an appointment with one of the ALIVE! service navigator to discuss it.

Please visit one of the ALIVE! Food Hubs to register for your ALIVE! Card. Please present this card at each visit to pick up groceries.
 

Free Tax Preparation Services Begin February 7th
The City of Alexandria is offering free tax return preparation to eligible residents starting February 7th until April 17th. Services will be provided on the following days:
Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm
Saturdays, 9am-12pm



For more details and to see if you qualify visit: https://www.alexandriava.gov/economic-support/free-tax-preparation
 

Cora Kelly Resource Fair – February 22nd
On February 22nd, Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology will be hosting the Empowering Caregivers: Navigating Education Together Fair.

This free event will connect Alexandria City Public School students and families with local resources and services, family-friendly activities, raffles, and pizza.