Program Overview ACT for Alexandria and the City of Alexandria are partnering with nonprofit organizations to distribute grocery store gift cards to residents in need of assistance as a result of being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This pilot program is made possible through funding received by the City of Alexandria through the CARES Act. With assistance from selected nonprofit organizations (Community Partners), the program will run for approximately four months and provide 1,000 gift cards per month to eligible individuals and families.
ACT will award grants to selected Community Partners to purchase the gift cards from grocery stores and distribute to residents who meet the established criteria. There will also be a process for individuals, not being served by a nonprofit, to apply for the program.
There will be ongoing review with the Community Partners, ACT and the City to determine the effectiveness of the program and discuss the possibility of additional funding or resources. Community Partners will also receive a grant to provide for administrative/operations support for this program, as well as technical assistance from ACT.
Timeline of Application Process Applications available – June 5 Info Session – June 11 at 11am - register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcscu-prD0tEtfll5Wde3RODpThbmvbHHmH Application deadline – June 15 at 5pm Community Partners selected – June 19 MOU/Grant Finalized – June 25
To view information about the responsibilities of the Community Partner, Selection Criteria, and Gift Card Participant Criteria, please visit the ACT for Alexandria website - https://www.actforalexandria.org/