Lazarus Ministry
Areas of Assistance: Alexandria City, VA, Emergency Rent (one-time assistance), Food Assistance, Utility Assistance
Lazarus Ministry provides hope and help to people in the City of Alexandria who are in crisis situations; the homeless, the working poor, the disabled, and the chronically unemployed. Volunteer counselors are on hand each Wednesday and Thursday morning to assess the immediate needs of the individuals seeking assistance. Lazarus Ministry offers limited financial assistance with utility bills, rent, prescriptions (not narcotics), and clothing. Christ Church also operates the Client Choice Food Pantry.
Lazarus Ministry operates food pantries at Christ Church and St. Paul’s Church. Bring a photo ID that shows your name and present address. Emergency assistance is offered to residents based on a lottery system.
Christ Church – food pantry on Thursdays starting at 9:00 am
118 North Washington Street, Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 549-1450
http://www.historicchristchurch.org/get-involved/groups-that-gather/let-us-help/lazarus-ministry/
St. Paul’s Church – food pantry Tuesday mornings, 8:00 am – 11:30 am (arrive at 7:30 am to sign up)
228 South Pitt Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
http://www.stpaulsalexandria.com/ministries/outreach/local/
A limited number of individuals can be seen during program hours. Therefore the signup process begins an hour before counselors meet with individuals, and individuals are selected using a lottery system, with new individuals being given priority. Individuals who have been assisted by Christ Church or St. Paul’s within the past 90 days will not be eligible for assistance.
Bring a copy of any bills, disconnect notices, eviction notices, rental agreements, and a valid ID. If using a passport for identification, also bring documentation with name and present address.
Lazarus Ministry Program Coordinator:
Melanie Gray (703) 549-1450
Program Sites:
Christ Church - Wednesdays- Financial Assistance, arrive by 8:00 a.m. Thursdays- Food Pantry, 9:00 a.m.
118 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-1450
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Tuesday mornings, 8:00-11:30 in Norton Hall
228 South Pitt St., Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 549-3312
Church of the Resurrection – Thursday afternoons, 4:00 pm
2280 North Beauregard St., Alexandria VA 22311
(703) 998-0888