United Community

10/16/2026

🚔 Backup has arrived… and they brought groceries!

Thank you to the Mount Vernon District Police for helping stock United Community’s food pantry and showing up for our neighbors.

Fairfax County Police Department

10/16/2026

For seniors and adults who cannot visit our food pantry, United Community’s homebound food delivery program helps keep nutritious food within reach. Hear from two of our dedicated volunteers about the connections they build and the difference each delivery makes.

Thank you to our volunteers for showing up for our neighbors with both kindness and care!

Help us reach more homebound neighbors by donating to our Fall Food Campaign: https://unitedcommunity.donorsupport.co/page/DonateUC

10/14/2026

The countdown to Scouting for Food is on. We are officially one month away!

United Community was excited to speak at last night's monthly roundtable meeting with Accotink Bay District, National Capital Area Council - Scouting America . Scout leaders are gearing up their troops to beat last year's record of 26,611 lbs donated.

That is an incredible amount of food for our neighbors....and organizing that much food in just a few hours takes a community!

If you are interested in volunteering at our food pantry during the Scouting for Food event, please reach out to [email protected].

10/14/2026

Nine students from Progreso’s English classes joined five staff members for a beautiful morning exploring Mount Vernon.

Even with the holiday weekend crowds, our group enjoyed seeing the grounds and learning about this remarkable piece of American history. As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, the visit offered a special opportunity to connect English learning with the stories that have shaped our country.

10/13/2026

Food benefits are changing, and families should not have to navigate the changes alone.

Swipe through to learn about Virginia’s SNAP changes, who may be affected, and what steps to take to protect the benefits you qualify for. For neighbors already struggling to afford groceries, losing food assistance can mean harder choices between food, rent, and medicine.

United Community is helping clients understand the changes, read notices, and identify their next steps. If you receive a SNAP notice, act quickly and ask for help—exceptions may apply, and children may still qualify even if a parent does not.

10/09/2026

It's Wacky Hair Day at the United Community Early Learning Center, because sometimes the best way to end the week is to let your hair down...or stick it straight up! 😂💇‍♀️

Happy from our ELC crew! ❤️

10/09/2026

SNAP rules have changed, bringing new work requirements for more adults, changes to who qualifies, and added paperwork for some household expenses. For a community already facing high levels of food insecurity, these changes could make it harder for families to keep food on the table.

Understanding the rules and what steps to take can help neighbors keep the benefits they qualify for.

United Community is offering special office hours to help our clients learn about these changes and get answers to their questions.

Your support of our Fall Food Campaign helps us share clear information and connect neighbors with food and other basic needs. today to help keep our community informed, supported, and fed.

https://www.unitedcommunity.org/snap-changes-va/

As VA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules change, families need clear information about what these updates mean and what steps to take.

10/08/2026

October 8 is DAF Day, a celebration of the difference donors can make through donor-advised funds.

Giving through your DAF is simple:

✅Recommend a grant directly through our website. With DAF Direct, available on United Community’s website, you can recommend a grant directly to United Community, as long as your DAF’s sponsoring organization participates.

✅Give through your DAF sponsor or community foundation. Log in to your sponsor’s website or your community foundation’s grant portal, search for United Community in Alexandria, Virginia, and recommend a grant.

This DAF Day, turn your generosity into lasting community impact. Recommend a grant to United Community today and help keep our neighbors’ tables—and their futures—full of possibility.

10/08/2026

Monthly school markets are back! In partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank and Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School , our Community Schools Coordinator helped to kick off the season with our first mobile market, offering free protein and fresh produce to all neighbors.

Mobile Markets are part of United Community’s commitment to fighting food insecurity in our community. Will you join us in the fight? Donate to our Fall Food Campaign today to help keep nutritious food within reach. --->www.unitedcommunity.org

10/07/2026

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