Drive-Thru Food Collection for Arlington Homeless Shelter

Press Release published by Clarendon Presbyterian Church - Sept. 4, 2020

CLARENDON, VA — Clarendon Presbyterian Church will host a Drive-thru Food and Toiletry Collection on Saturday, September 12, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM to support our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness.

Thanks to generous support from the community, our three Drive-thru Collections to date have raised a total estimate of more than $10,000 in groceries and toiletries!

The Food Drive will support family residents of Bridges to Independence in Clarendon. Top priority needs this month include: Rice, boxed cereal (Frosted Flakes, Trix, Fruity Pebbles), applesauce, juice, and packaged healthy kids’ snacks (no prepared or opened food please) and other dry food items.

The Toiletry Drive will support individuals living at Residential Program Center (RPC) on Columbia Pike and a day program providing showers, laundry and meals for drop-in visitors. They need: Razors (men's and women's), toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower curtains, queen size bed sheets, deodorant (regular and travel size), new men’s underwear (XL, 2XL, 3XL), new women’s underwear, new socks, combs and brushes, flip flops for showers, and bar soaps.

Clarendon Presbyterian Church is located at 1305 North Jackson Street, Arlington, VA 22201. No physical interaction. Masks required. Drop-off at curbside location outside church. Please send questions to clarendonmission@gmail.com or (703) 527-9513.