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SNAP Food Program Receives Anonymous $10,000 Donation

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ALEXANDRIA, VA – Food insecurity has been a concern during the pandemic. Regular food distribution events in Alexandria help residents in need. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is another resource. Recently, SNAP received a $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor.

The donation will support the Double Dollars program, per the request of the donor. This program permits SNAP users to receive up to $20 dollars in eligible food at area farmers markets. SNAP helps families who cannot afford to purchase food themselves

Double Dollars assists families in making heather food choices, and the program supports farmers markets.

If you would like to contribute, donations are still being accepted. For more information, call 703.746.5700 or email [email protected].

For information on how to apply for the SNAP program, click HERE. The City of Alexandria encourages people to apply even if they were not eligible for other programs because every program’s rules vary.

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Kevin Dauray

Kevin is Publisher's Assistant with The Zebra Press. He has been working for Alexandria's "Good News" newspaper since 2019. A graduate of George Mason University, he earned a bachelor's in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. He also studied at the Columbia School of Broadcasting and holds a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University. He is an alumnus of T.C. Williams High School. Go Titans!

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