Announcements
Join us for the StepALIVE! Walkathon on October 20th
Are you ready for the StepALIVE! walkathon on Sunday, October 20th?
Support ALIVE! by joining us for a walk through Alexandria and a community celebration before and after the walk that includes live music, local food, field games, a raffle, and more! The walk will begin and end in the parking lot of First Christian Church (2723 King Street). Register online today at: www.alive-inc.org/stepalive
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.
Featured Food Drive: Holiday Meals
Are you planning a food drive or would like to drop off a food donation? Consider donating items and help ALIVE! distribute meals around Thanksgiving.
Items most in need are:
Turkey stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Corn Muffin Mix, Brown Sugar, Turkey Gravy, Salt and Black pepper, Onion powder, Green Beans, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Canned Yams, Vegetables and Canned Mixed Fruit, Macaroni and Cheese, Soups, Cans of Gravy and Pumpkin
All donations can be dropped off at the ALIVE! Warehouse (801 South Payne Street):
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday, Fridays: 9am – 4pm
Saturdays: 9am – 12pm
Or you can purchase items through our online store.
ALIVE! Monthly Grocery Distribution Schedule:
October ALIVE! Food Distribution Schedule (PDF)
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. Proof of Alexandria residency may be requested. The ALIVE! Food Hubs will be closed on September 28th.
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
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, October 17th 4pm – 6pm Hammond Middle School (4646 Seminary Rd)
Saturday, October 19th 8am – 10am Fairlington United Methodist Church (3900 King St)
Saturday, October 19th 10am – 12pm UNCUT Youth (1501 Cameron St)
Last Saturday Food Distributions
ALIVE! distributes free bags of groceries (produce, chicken, eggs, bread) at multiple locations on the last Saturday of the month. Please note the new dates for November and December. 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, October 26th 8:30am – 10:30am
Walk-up:
• Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center (25 West Reed Ave)
• William Ramsay Rec Center (5650 Sanger Ave)
Saturday, November 23rd 8:30am – 10:30am
Walk-up:
• Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center (25 West Reed Ave)
• William Ramsay Rec Center (5650 Sanger Ave)
Saturday, December 14th 8:30am – 10:30am
Walk-up:
• Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center (25 West Reed Ave)
• William Ramsay Rec Center (5650 Sanger Ave)
Sign Up for the StepALIVE! Walkathon on October 20th
Since 1981, friends of ALIVE! have gathered every year to walk through historic Alexandria and show their support. Join us this year as we continue that tradition for the 43rd time. Choose between a 5k or a 5-mile walk, and enjoy a community celebration before and after the walk including live music, local food, field games, raffle prizes, and more! The walk will begin and end in the parking lot of First Christian Church, and participants are encouraged to park at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (2810 King St) or take the free DASH Bus (Line 31 to King St & Melrose St).
Click Here to Learn More and Sign Up for the Walkathon
The Fall Issue of ALIVE!wire Is Out
Read the Fall 2024 edition and previous ALIVE!wire issues.
Who We Are
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.
SERVICES
EVICTION PREVENTION
ALIVE! HOUSE
FAMILY ASSISTANCE
FOOD
FURNITURE
HOUSEWARES
VOLUNTEER FOR ALIVE!
ALIVE! is a volunteer based organization.
Discover the role that’s right for you and volunteer today.
Find My Volunteer Opportunity
NEWS
February Volunteer Newsletter
Starting The Year Off Strong with ALIVE!'s January Food Distributions Thanks to the help of nearly 100 volunteers we were able to distribute eggs, bread, meat, fresh produce, and canned goods to our Alexandria neighbors in need at Cora Kelly Elementary School, Ramsay Rec Center, and Northern Virginia [...]
EVENTS
October 20th – StepALIVE! Walkathon
ALIVE! is excited to announce the 43rd annual StepALIVE! Walkathon will take place this fall on Sunday, October 20th. When: Sunday, October 20th 2pm-4pm Onsite registration begins at 1:15 pm The walk begins at 2:00 pm The post-walk celebration [...]
