Donation Needs

The following organizations are in need of donations or other goods:

Donate Food

ALIVE! distributes free bags of groceries (produce, chicken, eggs, bread) at three locations, one Saturday per month. For more information: ALIVE! Food Program. Donate: Reusable bags, canned chicken, and canned tuna in oil. 

The Koinonia Foundation is accepting donations for pantry needs, including fruits, vegetables, salad dressing, jelly, condiments, dish and dishwasher detergents, toothpaste, soap, Dollar Tree gift cards, and more. Visit their website for more information.

Affordable Homes and Communities (AHC) runs year-round education programs at eight community centers in Arlington, VA. They give each student a bag of tasty snacks to keep them energized while they study and learn.

Volunteers can help by purchasing and assembling snack bags at home. This is a great project for families and groups.

• There is a supply list listed on the sign-up genius link.
• Assemble bags at home.
• Decorating the bags is fun but optional.
• Email volunteer@ahcinc.org with general questions.

Donate Gently Used or New Clothing 

The Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington accepts donations of clean and gently-used clothing and household items, including antiques, furniture, bric-a-brac, collectibles, and books at the Look Again Resale Shop on Old Town’s King Street in Alexandria, VA, or in Kensington, MD. If you’d consider giving these items to family or friends, they’re generally suitable for donation, too. Please drop off clean items (free of any stains, tears, and pet damage), intact and sellable in containers or bags of manageable size. View their current wish list

The Koinonia Foundation is accepting donations for winter clothing in adult and children's sizes. Koinonia currently cannot accept out-of-season clothing. Visit their website for more information.

ALX Closet is accepting donations for children and families in times of emergencies or crises. They are looking for children's clothing, toiletries, hygiene essentials, and baby products (e.g. diapers, wipes, formula).  View the announcement for ALX Closet

Donate Items 

Friendship Place is seeking donations for its Back-to-School Drive supporting children of Veterans who have experienced homelessness and rebuilt their lives with the help of Friendship Place. Needed items include new backpacks filled with age-appropriate school supplies for students in preschool through high school. A full supply list is available upon request.

Donations may be dropped off at Friendship Place’s Veterans Services office in Alexandria. For more information, to request the full supply list, or to coordinate a donation, please contact Chris Cannedy at volunteer@friendshipplace.org.

Cornerstone Craftsman, a nonprofit based in Alexandria, is seeking items for its new workshop space, where they teach 12 to 17-year-olds the skilled trades: Conference table and 8 conference table chairs, Refrigerator, 4 to 6 Bean bag chairs, TV stand.  Please contact Derry Deringer at derry@cornerstonecraftsman.org for more information on donating.

Assemble Welcome Bags for Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC). When families move into AHC's affordable housing communities, they receive Welcome Bags filled with essential household supplies to say "welcome home."  A large, sturdy, reusable tote bag with a square or rectangular base is ideal. For purposes of hygiene and dignity, they ask that all items be new, unopened and unused. Please make sure items fit into the bags and limit donations to the items listed below. Small 8-oz containers of liquids are best, since the bags can get quite bulky.

A complete bag includes: Dish soap (1),  Hand soap (1), Bleach (1), All-purpose cleaner (1), Sponge (1), Plunger (1), Trash bags (1 box), Gloves (1 pair), Paper towels (1 roll), Toilet paper (2-4 rolls), Hand towel (1), Plastic shower curtains and hooks (1 set), Reusable tote bag (1), Reusable laundry bag (1) , Dustpan & mini broom (optional), Welcome home card (optional) 

Sign up for a donation slot here: AHC Resident Services: Welcome Bags and direct questions to volunteer@ahcinc.org. 

The Alexandria Police Department is seeking laundry detergent for families struggling to make ends meet. You can drop the detergent off at 3600 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 by June 26, 2025. For more information, contact Officer Anderson at zachary.anderson@alexandriava.gov

Volunteer Alexandria is in need of project and program materials. View the list online. Drop-off location: Order online and ship it directly to us at 2202 Mt. Vernon Ave., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22301.

Donate Books for Young Children. The Company of Books is collecting books for children, ages 5 and under. Donations can include board books, picture books, nonfiction for young children, and interactive books.