Housewares Program
ALIVE! Housewares Program assists persons in housing transition by providing basic housewares received from generous donors like you. Think about what you needed setting up your first apartment. Those are the same things our recipients need!
Donors
Contact Housewares with a description of the items you wish to donate and to schedule a time to drop them off at Fairlington United Methodist Church (3900 King Street).
Alternatively, you may drop off donations at the Sunrise Senior Living of Old Town front desk (400 N. Washington Street) daily from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Note that housewares appliances are not accepted at this site.
Items Needed Clean and in Good Condition:
Check back regularly as the list can change as our inventory changes.
Currently Have Room for More
| Microwaves |
| Toasters |
| Blenders |
| Brooms |
| Blankets (Queen/double/twin) |
| Bath mats |
| Shower curtains with new or like new liners |
| Soap dishes |
| Toothbrush holders |
| Food storage containers |
| Potholders |
| Tea kettles |
Currently Have Enough
| KITCHEN | BATH |
| Dish sets – plates & bowls | Towels & washcloths |
| Flatware – knives, forks, & spoons | |
| Glasses & cups | CLEANING |
| Serving dishes and utensils | Dish towels & cleaning cloths |
| Tablecloths/place mats | Trash cans (small to medium) |
| Napkins | Vacuum cleaners |
| Cooking utensils – spoons, spatulas, graters, peelers, whisks | |
| Pots, pans and skillets | BED |
| Can openers | Sheets (Queen/double/twin) |
| Colanders | Pillows & cases |
| Cutting boards | |
| Knives | |
| Mixing bowls | |
| Mixers | |
| Coffee makers |
Other items? Please describe them in an email and we will let you know if we can take them.
Items NOT Needed:
| Damaged, stained, or torn items |
| Cupcake tins, bundt cake pans, cookie cutters |
| Curtains and curtain rods |
| Decorative pillows |
| King size bedding |
| Outdoor grilling tools |
| Specialty/novelty utensils, appliances, or other items |
| Stemware – wine, champagne, martini, margarita, etc. glasses |
| Water bottles or travel mugs |
Alexandria residents may recycle small kitchen appliances that are not appropriate for ALIVE! at Alexandria Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection (3224 Colvin Street). Open Mondays and Saturdays, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Recipients
To receive assistance, recipients must be referred by the Alexandria Office of Community Services 703-746-5700, an ALIVE! member congregation, or another organization.
Get Involved
To volunteer with the Housewares Program, contact the Volunteer Manager or call 703-548-9255.
Contact
For more information, contact Housewares.