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ALIVE! is the largest private safety net for Alexandrians living in poverty and with hunger. An interfaith nonprofit organization founded in 1969, ALIVE!

is the oldest and largest private safety net in the City of Alexandria, VA dedicated to fighting poverty and hunger. has 50 member congregations. We are also supported by the City of Alexandria, local organizations and businesses, and volunteers.

06/15/2026

Service Update 🚨

On Friday, June 19, all ALIVE! locations and services will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

06/12/2026

Food brings families through our doors. Community keeps them coming back.

Your support helps make ALIVE!'s Community Food Hubs be places where children can discover a favorite book, families can feel welcome, and neighbors can access the support they need.

Help create these moments every day: www.alive-inc.org/donateđź’š

06/09/2026

1 in 10 Alexandrians facing food and housing insecurity turn to ALIVE! for help. When families face crisis, ALIVE! provides food, financial assistance, housing, and other essential support them. We help more than 20,000 neighbors each month meet their basic needs and move towards stability.

06/08/2026

Food is not a privilege. It’s a right.
In a world full of plenty, no one should go hungry. Let’s come together to make access to nutritious food a reality for all. 🌍

Photos from ALIVE's post 06/04/2026

Thank you, Thursday! đź’š

A heartfelt thank you to Alfred Street Baptist Church, Christ Church, Fairlington United Methodist Church, and Washington Street Methodist Church (ALL ALIVE! Member Congregations), along with King’s Church DC and the Andrew Jackson Lodge of the Free Masons, for coming together to complete 16 furniture deliveries this month for our neighbors in need.

We’re so grateful for your continued support and partnership in this important work!

06/01/2026

ALIVE!’s June food distribution calendar is here! 🍎🥬🥖

Photos from Old Town North Farmers' Market's post 06/01/2026
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave soldiers who gave it all to protect our freedom. Thank you for your sacrifice!

05/22/2026

Service Update 🚨

On Monday, May 25th, ALIVE!'s Office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Photos from ALIVE's post 05/22/2026

Thank you to the Old Town Festival of Speed and Style team for having us at the festival and High Octane Ball this past weekend! We’re so grateful for your continued partnership and generous support of ALIVE! over the years. As the festival’s anchor charity since the very beginning, it means so much to be part of this incredible community event. 💚

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Alexandria, VA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm