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40,000 meals packed in 2 hours: How Alexandria is fighting food insecurity
40,000 meals packed in 2 hours: How Alexandria is fighting food insecurity
by Kellye Lynn | Wed, January 22nd 2025 at 8:01 AM
Islamic Relief USA packs 40,000 meals on Jan. 22, 2025, in Alexandria, Va. for DMV families in need in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. (7News)
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — More than 3/4 of Virginians admit they’re having a hard time affording groceries and more than 40% report at least one sign of food insecurity.
7News went to Alexandria to see how a locally-based organization and school are partnering to address the problem.
On Wednesday, Islamic Relief USA joined students at Episcopal High School in Alexandria to pack thousands of meals for needy families.
Organizers told 7News the goal is to honor the legacy of service exemplified by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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by Kellye Lynn | Wed, January 22nd 2025 at 8:01 AM
Islamic Relief USA packs 40,000 meals on Jan. 22, 2025, in Alexandria, Va. for DMV families in need in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. (7News)
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — More than 3/4 of Virginians admit they’re having a hard time affording groceries and more than 40% report at least one sign of food insecurity.
7News went to Alexandria to see how a locally-based organization and school are partnering to address the problem.
On Wednesday, Islamic Relief USA joined students at Episcopal High School in Alexandria to pack thousands of meals for needy families.
Organizers told 7News the goal is to honor the legacy of service exemplified by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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