No one likes to be hungry, but that’s a stark reality for a surprising number of residents in Northern Virginia. The most recent annual Capital Area Foodbank report found that 27% of households in Fairfax County and 46% of households in Prince William County experienced food insecurity in 2024. Unfortunately, a higher percentage of households struggling to provide food include children.

Our Weekend Food for Kids program works to address hunger for students at seven Title 1 elementary schools across Northern Virginia. You can help support our efforts by contributing items from our September Food for Kids Wish list by purchasing items we put in the food bags.  Use this link: https://tiny.alnv.org/FoodForKids or scan the QR code on the flyer to access the list. Please select Assistance League of Northern Virginia as the mailing address to ensure timely delivery.  If you would prefer not to order through Amazon, you can pay by personal check for any items from any of our wish lists. Send your check, made out to ALNV, to P.O. Box 209, Herndon, VA  20172, and include “Wish List/month” in the memo line. (E.g., if you order in September, please write Wish List/September).

It’s difficult for students who come to school hungry to concentrate and engage in class. Every gift can provide students with the energy they need to participate and learn. Visit https://www.alnv.org to learn more about Assistance League.