Assistance League Provides Basic Essentials to Local Schools

Assistance League of Northern Virginia held another successful food-packing and clothing delivery this month. As part of its Weekend Food for Kids program, the nonprofit delivered 1680 bags of nonperishable food to 6 elementary schools in Fairfax and Prince William Counties, and grocery gift cards to a school in Alexandria. In addition, it distributed 330 items of clothing to 7 schools as part of its New Clothing for Kids program. Based on specific requests from counselors regarding their school’s needs, Assistance League’s savvy shoppers purchased shorts, short sleeve t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants and leggings, as well as about 100 pairs of socks and 100 sets of underwear. This month’s clothing delivery was even more critical because the charity fulfilled a school’s request to help two students needing basic clothing items. Assistance League also delivered 26 pairs of sneakers to a school that had not yet requested shoes this year. It’s gratifying to imagine how much happiness Assistance League provided to students and families by delivering these essentials.

To learn more about Assistance League visit alnv.org.