Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services
Programs Offered
Old Town Farmers' Market - SNAP Double Dollars
Get more fresh fruits and vegetables when you use your SNAP/EBT card! Through the Double Dollar Program, SNAP recipients who visit the Old Town farmer’s markets and other participating markets receive up to $20 in matching dollars to purchase eligible food products at the market.
Check out the flyer (English & Spanish) here: Stretch Your Food Dollars
More information about the Old Town Farmers’ Market here: https://www.alexandriava.gov/OldTownFarmersMarket
For more information, call the Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services at 703-746-5902.
SNAP Application Assistance
Information on how to apply for SNAP to receive an electronic benefits card for purchasing food: SNAP Program
SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) assists individuals and families who are unable to purchase sufficient food for themselves. For information about eligibility and to apply on-line, visit Common Help. You may also visit our office at 4850 Mark Center Dr., Alexandria, VA 22311 to request an application or call 703.746.5902 and we will mail one to you the same day.