Announcements
ALIVE! Programs and Office Closures
We are currently experiencing a higher than usual call volume, so we ask that you be patient while we return your call. Please feel free to reach out to our offices via email at info@alive-inc.org
All ALIVE! offices and programs will be closed on August 22nd-August 26th for a staff retreat.
Food Distribution Calendar
ALIVE! Food Distribution Calendar – August 2022
ALIVE! Food Distribution Calendar – September 2022
Saturday, August 27 from 8:30am – 10:30am
Drive-through:
- Cora Kelly Elementary School (3600 Commonwealth Ave)
- NVCC Alexandria Campus (parking lot B-1 via 500 Dawes Ave)
Walk-up:
- Cora Kelly Elementary School (3600 Commonwealth Ave)
- William Ramsay Rec Center (5650 Sanger Ave)
Pop-Up Food Distributions:
ALIVE! provides bags of food to specific neighborhoods and apartment buildings, in collaboration with our community partners, in the parking lot at each pop-up location. Drive-through and walk-up service available depending on site.
Friday, August 19 from 10:30am – Noon
Old Town Community Church (212 S. Washington St)
Saturday, August 20 from 8:00am – 10:00am
Fairlington United Methodist Church (3900 King St)
Saturday, August 20 from 10:00am – Noon
UNCUT Youth (1501 Cameron St)
ALIVE! Food Hub
The ALIVE! Food Hub offers Alexandria residents:
• food • personal items • cleaning supplies • school supplies • community • connections to information other services
Food Hub Support Service Connection Calendar August 2022
Food Hub Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays Noon-6:30pm
Wednesdays Noon-6:30pm
Thursdays Noon-6:30pm
Fridays 10am-1pm
Saturdays 10am-1pm
Located at:
510-F South Van Dorn Street
Who We Are
ALIVE! is the oldest and largest private safety net in the City of Alexandria, VA 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.
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NEWS
Congregational Connection for August 8th
Last week, volunteers and staff from ALIVE! joined the team at Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture to pick fresh vegetables for upcoming ALIVE! food distributions. These donated potatoes, squash, and cucumbers are going to make a great addition to the [...]
EVENTS
ALIVE! Food Distribution – Saturday, August 27, 2022
ALIVE! will distribute bags of food & groceries at 3 sites on Saturday, August 27 from 8:30am – 10:30am at Cora Kelly Elementary School (3600 Commonwealth Avenue), Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus (parking lot B-1 via 500 Dawes Avenue), and William Ramsay Rec Center [...]
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SSA’s Fall Senior Academy Returns in Person
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Alexandria, VA - The 2022 Fall Senior Academy will be back in person. Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) is excited to bring this program to Alexandria