FRIENDS OF FANNON TO COLLECT CANNED FOOD AND CLOTHES
DONATIONS IN ALEXANDRIA
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FRIENDS OF FANNON TO COLLECT CANNED FOOD AND CLOTHES DONATIONS IN ALEXANDRIA
Second Annual 'Alexandrians Have Heart' on Valentine's Day Weekend
Alexandria, VA - Monday, February 1, 2010 - 'Friends of Fannon,' an advocacy group for Frank Fannon IV, local businessman and Alexandria City Councilman, is proud to announce the second annual Alexandrians Have Heart' Valentine's Day Weekend Canned Food and Clothing Drive, on Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm in the parking lot behind SunTrust Mortgage located at 225 South Henry Street, near the intersection Duke and South Henry Streets. Coffee and donuts will be provided to all volunteers. “During these tough economic times, Alexandrians are working hard to help their fellow neighbors,” said Frank Fannon. “Alexandrians have a long tradition of always being strong advocates of community outreach, pulling up their sleeves to volunteer and donate, especially others who need it most. In that spirit, we’re working together as a city to truly show that ‘Alexandrians have heart,’” added Fannon.
"Alexandrians Have Heart" donations, on Valentine's Day weekend, will once again will be a way for citizens of our great city can reach out to help our friends and neighbors, as well as people we might not know, who need assistance." "The benefiting organizations, A.L.I.V.E.!, Carpenter's Shelter and Christ House, tirelessly work 365 days a year to be on the forefront of helping others in our community who need a hand, and they desperately need donations, now, more than ever," noted Fannon.
Friends of Fannon are specifically collecting the following needed items, but will accept other nonperishable food items: Canned Soup, Canned Chicken & Ham, Canned Tuna & Salmon, Peanut Butter, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Spaghetti Sauce, Hot & Cold Cereals, Pasta & Rice, as well as serviceable clothing items, such as Coats and Sweaters, among other items you could generously donate.
Who: Friends of Fannon
What: 'Alexandrians Have Heart' Valentine's Day Canned Food and Clothes Drive
Why: For those in need throughout Alexandria
When: Saturday, February 13, 2010, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Drop off donations in the parking lot (225 South Henry Street) behind SunTrust Mortgage building at the corner of Duke and South Henry Streets.
All charitable donations will go to ‘A.L.I.V.E.!’, Carpenter's Shelter, and Christ House in Alexandria.
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