ALIVE!

Check out our Winter edition of the ALIVE! Wire with updates on programming, staff, and more! Learn more about our newly renovated ALIVE! House, neighbors showing up for neighbors, and much more!

Thank you, Thursday! 💚 Thank you to Councilman Canek Aguiree for donating feminine hygiene packs for our neighbors in need and to our volunteers for handing them out at last month’s Community Fresh Market!

📣What We Need Wednesday! This week, we’re asking for protein drinks + meal replacement drinks — a HUGE help to our senior clients who depend on them for daily nutrition and balanced meals. 🥤💪 📍 Drop off donations: 801 S Payne St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Together, we raised over $80,000 for our neighbors at Empty Bowls !! 💚 Whether you attended, sponsored, volunteered, donated at another time this year, or simply follow ALIVE! on social media — you are part of the community that makes this impact possible.

Join Fairlington United Methodist Church (an ALIVE! member congregation) for a community meal! 📅Tuesday, March 10 🕙4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 📌Fairlington United Methodist Church, 3900 King St.

Join us at our Mount Vernon Community Food Hub for a financial wellness workshop designed to empower you and strengthen our community. 📍 ALIVE! Community Food Hub on 2601 Mount Vernon Ave 📅 March 20 ⏰ 12:00 PM

Thank you, Thursday! 💚 Thank you to the Alexandria Parks and Recreation Department and the amazing Ms. Robinson at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School for helping students organize a food drive for our community!

ALIVE!’s March volunteer of the month is Rich! Rich has dedicated many years to ALIVE!’s Furniture Program as a volunteer truck driver, delivering and assembling donated furniture for families in the City of Alexandria!

You are invited! This year ALIVE! is the charity partner for the International Women’s Day Unwined celebration! Join us as we lift up women business owners, enjoy a curated wine tasting, and come together in support of our neighbors in need.

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

⭐ Sponsor Spotlight ⭐ Today we are spotlighting one of our amazing sponsors for Empty Bowls Alexandria and an ALIVE! Member Congregation, Fairlington United Methodist Church!

Thank you, Thursday! 💚 Empty Bowls Alexandria wouldn’t be the same without our restaurant leaders who lend their time and expertise to this event. Our Restaurant Honorary Co‑Chairs help so more families facing food and housing insecurity can access the support they need.

What We Need Wednesday 🍼 ALIVE! has seen an increase in demand for diapers and we need a restock in supply so we can keep helping neighbors in our community parent safely. We especially need sizes 4, 5, 6, and 7. Donate here: 801 S Payne St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Thank you, Thursday! 💚 Thank you to ALIVE! Member Congregation Immanuel Church on-the-Hill for collecting 1,000+ pounds of food —that’s the equivalent of 125 bags of groceries! Feeling inspired? Host a food drive of your own here: secure3.convio.net/ai/site/TR?fr_…

⭐ Sponsor Spotlight ⭐ Today we are spotlighting one of our amazing sponsors for Empty Bowls Alexandria, Adventures & Inspiration for Life Travel! Empty Bowls raises awareness and funds for the needs of our community, and sponsors make these events happen.

One of our favorite things about Empty Bowls Alexandria is the Silent Auction because every bid helps a neighbor stay housed, fed, and supported during a difficult time. Thanks to the generosity of our member congregations and local businesses.

ALIVE! will be hosting our Community Fresh Market this Saturday, February 7th. This is a makeup from last Saturday that was cancelled due to weather. 📅February 7th 📍William Ramsay Recreation Center (5650 Sanger Avenue) ⏰8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Service Update On Wednesday January 28th, ALIVE! will open our West End Community Food Hub from 2-6 PM. Our Del Ray Community Food Hub, warehouses, and administrative office will remain closed for any in-person activity due to inclement weather.

📣 We need you! 📣 We are looking for some amazing volunteers who aren't afraid of snow to shovel so we can reopen our operations safely and quickly! Please contact fdcoordinator1@alive-inc.org or volunteermg@alive-inc.org for more info!

Thank you, Thursday! 💚 This week, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and our community volunteers delivered furniture to eight families to make their homes more comfortable. We are so grateful for our donors and volunteers for helping Alexandrians! #neighborshelpingneighbors