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 info: ALIVE! Food Program

Donate: Reusable bags, canned chicken and canned tuna in oil

Distributions: For City of Alexandria residents and local food pantries

Hours: Every day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays

Location: 801 S. Payne St., Alexandria

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

Donate Gently 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, then they’re generally suitable as donations too. Please drop off items that are clean (free of any stains, tears and pet damage), intact and sellable in containers or bags of manageable size.

View our current wish list

The Carpenter's Shelter is seeking new adult and children's coats, hats, gloves, and scarves to keep the community warm. Donations can be dropped off at 930 North Henry Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 by mid-December. View the Wish List for Carpenter's.

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 crisis. They are looking for children's clothing, toiletries, hygiene essentials, and baby products (e.g. diapers, wipes, formula).

View the annoucement for ALX Closet

Donate Items 

Cornerstone Craftsman, a nonprofit based in Alexandria, is seeking these 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. 

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 2202 Mt. Vernon Ave., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22301.

Friends of Guest House, a temporary home for women returning from incarceration, is seeking fall and winter clothing for its residents. 

They are looking for layering items, pants, sweaters, sweatshirts, coats, and winter footwear, now through January 15.

If you or someone you know has items they'd like to give, please reach out to katherine@friendsofguesthouse.org

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.