ALIVE! Newsroom
February 2022
ALXnow: ALIVE! is opening one-stop-shop food centers
ALIVE! is opening one-stop-shop food centers this spring in West End and Old Town North A leading Alexandria nonprofit that has given away millions pounds of food since the pandemic began is preparing to open two food distribution center for residents. Just where the new ALIVE! centers will be located in the city is still under wraps, but the nonprofit hopes to [...]
The Zebra Press: ALIVE! Receives $5K Donation From Food Lion in Support of Food Distribution Programs
ALIVE! Receives $5K Donation From Food Lion in Support of Food Distribution Programs ALEXANDRIA, VA – ALIVE! is an Alexandria nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals and families in need. They recently received a $5,000 donation the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. The funds will be used to support ALIVE’s food distribution programs. “As the cost of staples like food and gas rises, ALIVE! [...]
January 2022
The Zebra Press: Old Town Festival of Speed & Style Donates $20K to Local Charities
Old Town Festival of Speed & Style Donates $20K to Local Charities During a check presentation over the weekend, Old Town Festival of Speed & Style donated $20K to local charities. ALEXANDRIA, VA – Over MLK Day weekend, the organizers of the Old Town Festival of Speed & Style presented by Burke & Herbert Bank, presented checks to two local charities that benefited [...]
The Zebra Press: ALIVE! Hosting Food Drive in Honor of MLK Day at 5 Alexandria Locations
ALIVE! Hosting Food Drive in Honor of MLK Day at 5 Alexandria Locations The holiday is a national day of service in memory of the civil rights leader Kevin Dauray Courtesy photo ALEXANDRIA, VA – In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ALIVE! will be partnering with local faith communities to collect both food items and reusable bags from Friday, Jan. [...]
The Zebra Press: New Report Details the State of Eviction in Alexandria, Provides Recommendations To Address the Issue
The Zebra Press: New Report Details the State of Eviction in Alexandria, Provides Recommendations To Address the Issue ALEXANDRIA, va – The Alexandria Eviction Prevention Partnership (AEPP) and Racial Equity Partners began a project last July to assess the state of eviction prevention in the city. A report, released today by the nonprofit ALIVE!, takes an in-depth look at the issue of eviction, its causes, [...]
ALXnow: ALIVE! launching reusable bag drive to reduce waste at free food distributions
ALIVE! launching reusable bag drive to reduce waste at free food distributions Alexandria nonprofit ALIVE! is launching a reusable bag drive later this month to help residents get free food and reduce waste. ALIVE has given away millions of pounds of food to city residents since the pandemic started, and the reusable bags are also intended to bring awareness to the city’s [...]
