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    ​Are You in Need of Rental or Mortgage Assistance?

    Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) can help with CARES Act Funds: Call 703-222-0880, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. They provide housing assistance to prevent eviction and homelessness, including rent, mortgage security deposits, and fees (late, HOA/condo, etc).
    They can also help with utilities, including electricity and gas. Immigration status, previous assistance, and current employment are not barriers for assistance. Each case is assessed individually, and assistance is provided based on eligibility requirements.

    Food Assistance

    United Community: Non-profit agency, 7511 Fordson Rd, Alexandria 22306 
    Food Pantry Hours:
    • Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am- 11:45am 
    • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 1 - 5pm
    Bring identification with your photo or some proof of your address

    Groveton Baptist Church, 6511 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria 22306
    Food Distribution:
    • Fridays, 10 am - 3pm, at gate "A"
    There are no requirements. You can receive food 2 times a month.

    Bethlehem Baptist Church 7836 Fordson Rd, Alexandria 22306
    ​Prepared Meals:
    • Fridays, 1 - 2pm,  in the parking lot

    FREE Food Distribution - From your vehicle Sponsored by the DeLune Corporation and Lee District Supervisor Rodney Lusk
    A box of dairy products, meats and vegetables is offered There are no requirements. Contactless distribution. Please wear your mask to pick up your box. The next distribution will be:​​
    • Thursday, March 4 - 11:00am
    • Thursday, March 11 - 11:00am
    • Thursday, March 18 - 11:00am
    Gerry Hyland South County Government Center, 8350 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 
    • Thursday, March 25 - 11:00am
    The Journey Church, 6427 Franconia Rd, Springfield, VA 22150
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    For inclement weather call 703-971-6262 or visit our website https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/lee/.

    If you cannot make it to pick up food, please contact Maria Franco-Nativi at 703-704-6700 to determine if you qualify to have your food delivered to your home.


    For other resources in your area text 'food' to 877-877.

    CommonHelp

    ​CommonHelp is the Commonwealth of Virginia's fast and easy way to apply online for many Virginia social services assistance programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, Energy Assistance and Child Care. Through a single online site, you can find out what assistance you might be eligible for and submit one application saving you time and effort. The website is a quick and easy way for people who live in Fairfax County to find out if they might be able to get:
    • Help with buying food
    • Low or no-cost health care
    • Help with buying prescription drugs
    • Help with paying for child care    
    • Home energy assistance
    • Temporary cash assistance for families with minor children
    It will take just 15 minutes to fill in the information about the people in your home, the money you get from a job or other sources, your housing costs, medical bills, and child care expenses.
    Information you provide will stay private and safe. When you are finished, you will receive an immediate response if you are able to get help through programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, i.e., food stamps), Medical Assistance/FAMIS, Child Care, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, i.e., cash assistance) and Energy Assistance.  https://commonhelp.virginia.gov/access/

    Meals on Wheels

    This program is accepting new clients, from the age of 60 or over. Call County Coordinated Services at 703-222-0880 for more information on the requirements and procedures to enroll in the program.

    Resource Line for Seniors, People with Disabilities and Caregivers

    703-704-6286

    Catholic Charities Counseling

    In response to Covid-19, Catholic Charities Counselors are providing counseling via secure telephone or video conferencing. Call 703- 425-0109 to talk to a staff member to start the process. ​https://www.ccda.net/need-help/medical-and-counseling/counseling/
    Good Shepherd Catholic Church
    8710 Mount Vernon Highway Alexandria, Virginia 22309
    Phone: (703) 780-4055    FAX:
    (703) 842-8232    Email: office@gs-cc.org
    Office Hours: M-F 9:30am - 5:00pm  Closed Saturday  Open 1st,  3rd and 5th Sundays 8am - 4pm 

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