MISSIONS AND OUTREACH

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

1. What is Feed the 5000 Project?

Feed the 5000 Project is a service project of the Alfred Street Baptist Church whose aim is to give one week’s worth of groceries to families in need in Alexandria, VA. Celebrating its second year, this food service mission is the vision of the church’s pastor, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley. The project is based on the biblical account of a miracle where Jesus Christ fed more than 5,000 people with two fish and five loaves of bread. The heart of the narrative addresses sharing resources and meeting the immediate needs of those who lack.

 

 

2. Who is eligible to receive food?

Those families and individuals who previously registered with the Alfred Street Baptist Church and/or ALIVE! (ALexandrians InVolved Ecumenically), those that participated last year, or those who are clients of the Department of Community and Human Services in the city of Alexandria.

 

 

3. When and where will the food be distributed?

Groceries will be distributed to registered families on
Saturday, September 26, 2015, 10 am – 2 pm at:
Lee Center 
1108 Jefferson St.
Alexandria, VA. 22314

 

 

4. How is the project funded?

Feed the 5000 Project is funded by the generosity of the Alfred Street Baptist Church congregation, friends and supporters.

 

 

5. How can interested parties donate to the project?

All checks should be made payable to Alfred Street Baptist Church. Please write “Feed the 5000 Project” in the memo portion and mail to 301 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.