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Alexandria Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Alexandria, Virginia that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Virginia page.

Legal Services of Northern VirginiaFree civil legal help
Websitelsnv.org 
Phone703-778-6800
Address100 N. Pitt Street, Suite 307, Alexandria, VA 22314
HoursWalk-in applications Wednesdays, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM; by appointment other days

Legal Services of Northern Virginia provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of Alexandria and nearby Northern Virginia communities, covering housing, family law, public benefits, consumer issues, elder law, and immigration matters. Intake is by phone.1

Food

ALIVE!Free groceries and food assistance
Websitealive-inc.org 
Phone703-837-9300
AddressDel Ray Food Hub, 2601 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA
HoursTuesday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

ALIVE! runs Community Food Hubs in Alexandria where residents can pick up free groceries, personal care items, and cleaning supplies once a month. Proof of Alexandria residency may be requested. ALIVE! also delivers food to seniors, people with disabilities, and single parents with very young children who cannot reach a distribution.2

Catholic Charities Alexandria Food PantryFood pantry
Websiteccda.net 
Phone703-548-4227
Address4725A Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
HoursWednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The Catholic Charities Alexandria Food Pantry offers perishable and non-perishable food, including fresh produce, dairy, and meat. Clients can receive food once every 30 days. New clients register in advance by email.3

Social services

City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human ServicesEmergency help and rental assistance
Websitealexandriava.gov 
Phone703-746-5700
Address4850 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311

The Office of Community Services provides rental assistance to eligible low-income Alexandria residents facing a housing crisis, with the goal of keeping households stable and preventing eviction. Call the Customer Call Center to be screened for services.4

United CommunityEmergency financial help for families
Websiteunitedcommunity.org 
Phone703-768-7106
Address7511 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306

United Community helps families in crisis with emergency rent and utility assistance, food from its pantry, diapers and formula, and case management. It serves households in Alexandria and the Route 1 corridor of Fairfax County.5

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Services of Northern Virginia, What to expect . Alexandria office address and walk-in hours as listed by the City of Alexandria, Human Rights Links and Resources , and the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, Community-Based Services and Resources . ↩

  2. ALIVE!, Food Program in Alexandria, VA . ↩

  3. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, Alexandria Food Pantry . ↩

  4. City of Alexandria, Housing and Homeless Services Hub . ↩

  5. United Community, Programs . Office address as listed in the Virginia Disability Navigator directory entry for United Community, Stepping Stones (Basic Needs) . ↩

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