It’s Be Kind to Humankind Week!

Alexandria, VA  It’s Be Kind to Humankind Week!  Here are three easy ways you can participate at 4 Mile Run Market, 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave., Sunday 8/28/2012, 9 am – 1 pm.

1. Join the Food Drive for ALIVE this Sunday: Bring non-perishable food items to the Market between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. See below for most needed items.
2. Support 4MR Park by supporting our vendors: All proceeds from vendor fees are donated to Four Mile Run Conservatory to fund park improvements and programs.
3. Show someone some kindness: Share homemade food with a friend or neighbor; offer to pick something up from the market for someone; or help someone carry their purchases to their car.

…ok so maybe that was more than three…but you get the idea.

Alive! Most Needed Foods:

• Canned meat and fish (chili, chicken, tuna, salmon, beef ravioli, etc.)
• Canned fruits, vegetables, soup, beans
• Cereal (including Oatmeal)
• Peanut butter and Jam/Jelly
• Pasta (spaghetti, other noodles, mac & cheese, etc.)
• Rice
• Dried beans, lentils
• ‘Kid-friendly’ single-serve, microwavable entrees (soup, ravioli, mac &
• cheese, etc.)
• Canned Spaghetti/Pasta sauce and canned tomatoes (sauce, diced, etc.)
• ‘Complete’ Pancake Mix (just add water) & Syrup (Mix available at Aldi’s for under $2)
• Cooking oil (vegetable, canola, etc.)

Your donations are always welcome at food banks, churches, etc.