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Alexandria, Virginia Food, Clothing, Furniture, Medical and Burial Assistance

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Food Assistance

Referrals to emergency food closets are provided. Food delivery limited to homebound individuals. 703-746-5901

Clothing Assistance

Referrals to area clothing closets are provided. Limited resources for work-related clothing may be provided as resources allow. Please call 703-746-5901 for more information.

Transportation

Limited assistance with bus tokens, METRO passes for job interviews and for transients. 703-746-5901. See Aging for additional information.

DOT transportation for disabled individuals and Senior Taxi for Alexandria residents, age 60 and older is provided through Senior Services of Alexandria. See Disability Services for more information or call 703-746-4079

Furniture Assistance

Provides referrals to the ALIVE, Inc. furniture program to access donated furniture. 703-746-5901

Dental Clinic Screening and Referral

Provides eligibility screening and referrals to the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic for low-income adults who have no dental insurance. Covers most dental services. Please contact Office of Community Services at 703-746-5901. For emergency adult dental needs, contact the Alexandria Health Dept., Adult Dental Clinic at 703-838-4420

Prescription Drug Assistance

Limited resources for one-time-only prescription assistance. Referrals to local Health Department or prescription assistance programs. 703-746-5901

Eye Exam and Eye Glasses

Referrals are made to area optometrists for eye exams and to Lions’ Club, Prevention for the Blind or other area non-profit organizations for glasses. 703-746-5901

Burial Assistance

Assistance is provided for basic burial or cremation needs for persons who were eligible, low-income City residents. Please contact the Office of Community Services at 703-746-5901.

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