Alexandria non-profit ALIVE! is hosting grocery distributions for Alexandrians in need this weekend.
Over the last few years, ALIVE! has stepped up its food distribution program for locals, with drive-through and walk-up distributions.
This Saturday, Aug. 27, the distribution will run from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Drive-through distributions are planned for:
- Cora Kelly Elementary School (3600 Commonwealth Avenue)
- NYCC Alexandria Campus (parking lot B-1, via 500 Dawes Avenue)
Walk-up distributions are scheduled for:
- Cora Kelly Elementary School (3600 Commonwealth Avenue)
- William Ramsay Recreation Center (5650 Sanger Avenue)
ALIVE!'s free grocery distribution events for Alexandrians in need will be held on Saturday, August 27th from 8:30am-10:30am.
Please help us spread the word, and direct anyone in need of food support to our website to see more details: https://t.co/fdbIy5yy48 pic.twitter.com/QUKqNXOQRP
— ALIVE! (@ALIVE4AlexVA) August 22, 2022
ALIVE! accepts food donations at the ALIVE! Food Warehouse (801 S Payne Street) Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (closing at 7 p.m. on Thursdays).
The non-profit is accepting the following food types in personal, non-bulk portions:
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