Community Food Drive Next Month Benefits ALIVE! and Hunger Free Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Volunteer Alexandria is hosting its third annual community-wide food drive the entire month of July. Food4ALX is presented by the construction company Skansa, its goal is to raise 40,000 pounds of canned food. The event aims to raise awareness about the growing need for food assistance in this city.
Hunger does not take a summer break, and we thank everyone who already signed up to support this month-long food drive. And we need more help to reach our goal of collecting 40,000 to help families,” said Marion Brunken, the organization’s executive director. “We increased our goal because we expect to see an increase in needs, and it is vital that our pantries and food bank are stocked without paying out of their own pocket. Every can helps!”
Acceptable items include: canned meat and fish, canned vegetables and fruits, canned beans, and cooking oil in plastic bottles.
Everyone is asked to participate, from residents and businesses to social groups and faith organizations. Visit volunteeralexandria.org/food to get involved. All donations will go directly to ALIVE! and Hunger Free Alexandria.
“Hunger Free Alexandria is grateful that the food pantries in the city will benefit from the Food4ALX food drive. Our food providers depend upon the generosity of the Alexandria community to help those who are hungry, “says Bryan Perry, Food Coordinator.
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