Alexandria Little Free Pantry

08/03/2026

Are you voting at Charles Houston Rec tomorrow? Why not bring a few items for the pantry on your way in (or after you vote -- we won't judge!)? Thank you, as ever, for keeping our community fed and healthy!

Election Day for the August 4, 2026 Dual Party Primary is tomorrow! Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find sample ballots, polling locations and other info on our website: alexandriava.gov/Elections

08/02/2026

Friends, it’s now August, and you know what that means: Back-to-school season is right around the corner! And you know what THAT means, too: Our annual school supply drive is back for another year! I’ve added a pile of pencils, notebooks, crayons, Clorox wipes and more to our Amazon wish list and hope that you’ll keep your local Little Free Pantry in mind as you go back-to-school shopping this year. Thank you, as ever, for ensuring our neighborhood’s students are ready to learn!

08/02/2026

Del Ray Farmers' Market, Old Town Farmers' Market, Alexandria, VA

Help Alexandria neighbors by donating nonperishable food at one of our August collection events. Every can, box, and bag makes a difference for local families served by ALIVE! and other Alexandria nonprofits. Let's fill the truck together! ❤️ PLEASE SHARE so we can collect the most possible!!

08/02/2026

Learn how to safely drive a box truck, guide one in reverse, or safely load and unload it at this year’s Truck-A-Palooza!

This free, hands-on event is open to all—whether you're a longtime volunteer or just curious about what it takes to safely support ALIVE!’s work in the community. Come explore our fleet of box trucks, test your skills at interactive stations, and meet other volunteers.

07/29/2026

Join us for our monthly food distribution at the ALATE or Ruby Tucker!

07/29/2026

🌽🍎 What are you doing this Friday? 🥬🍅

Come and join us this Friday at 9:00 a.m. at our FREE Farmers Market in Southeast and take home fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables for you and your family.

You never know what might be available. Fresh produce may include:

🍎 Apples
🌽 Corn
🥑 Avocados
🫑 Red peppers
🍊 Oranges
🫛 Green beans..and more!

Details:

📍 Michelle Obama Southeast Center of Bread for the City
🕘 Friday, July 31| 9:00 a.m.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

07/28/2026

Another of our neighbor Old Town pantries is looking for a few good donations!

07/24/2026

07/22/2026

🥕 FREE FARMERS MARKET FRIDAYS! 🥬

🍅 Fresh, local, and delicious! Join us this Friday at 9:00 a.m. at our Southeast center to get a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables from area farmers. 🌱

📍 1700 Marion Barry Ave. SE, Washington, DC
🕘 Friday, July 24 | 9:00 a.m.

Come early to pick up fresh and seasonal produce, it goes fast! We can't wait to see you! 💚

07/22/2026

Looking for a flexible volunteering opportunity? Become a food rescuer!
DC Food Rescue matches surplus food from local businesses to nearby community organizations all over the DMV, enlisting volunteers to transport the donations. Using the Food Rescue US app, volunteers can browse available pick-ups and choose ones that best fit their schedule. There's no minimum commitment, and you can directly support Alexandria organizations including Friends of Guest House and Meade Memorial Episcopal Church. It's a simple, convenient way to reduce food waste and support your community. Head to their profile to learn more!