ALFA

05/22/2026

STIs often have no symptoms, so you may not know you have one. But even without symptoms, infections can cause serious health problems and spread to others. It's important to know if you have an STI, so you and your partner(s) can receive treatment. Visit us at Steve's Place at 211 NC-127, Hickory, NC 28602 to talk about our testing options.

05/20/2026

In 2020, 374 million new STI infections occurred globally among adults aged 15–49 with 1 of the 4 curable STIs: syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhoea and trichomoniasis. Most of these of these could be prevented with the correct use of condoms. Need Condoms? We offer free condoms at our Steve's Place location at 211 NC-127, Hickory, NC 28602. Also, we provide condoms to local agencies. Have questions? Call (828) 999-8744.

05/18/2026

In need? Know someone in need? We have free Narcan and Naloxone at our office for those in need. You never know when you may save someones life. Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. But, naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, and it is not a treatment for opioid use disorder. Examples of opioids include he**in, fentanyl, oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, and morphine.

05/15/2026

"While PrEP is a daily pill that can take around 21 days before it fully protects from HIV, it is not a lifetime commitment—you don’t have to take it forever! PrEP can be used at any time in your life when HIV may be more of a concern for you. What does that mean for you? Questions? Get more info at https://www.alfainfo.org/prep-pep or come to our office at 211 NC-127, Hickory, NC 28602.

05/06/2026

April impact at a glance:

318 overdose reversal kits distributed
30 reported overdose reversals

These numbers reflect real moments where people were equipped, ready, and able to act.

Access saves lives. Being prepared matters.

Be Prepared, Carry Narcan.

05/06/2026

We wanted to share this excellent oppurtunity in our community.
Meal pickup times are:
Mondays & Fridays
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Families will receive meal kits that include breakfast and lunch items for children. Meals include a variety of kid-friendly options such as sandwiches, microwavable entrées, fresh fruits and vegetables, snacks, and milk.

No income requirements. Just free food for kids.

04/30/2026

04/16/2026

our Second Lunch and Learn is coming up soon and we still have space at the table! If you are interested in joining us and learning about everything we do here at ALFA, reach out to Cory Bragg at [email protected] to reserve a spcae! We look forward to seeing you there.

04/09/2026

HUGE Thank you to two volunteers we had earlier this week, Becky and Lily. They came in to help put together some pantry bags for our Care Services clients. You guys were a great help and we always appreciate the additional good vibes in the office.

Interested in volunteering yourself? Reach out to [email protected].

Want to learn more about ALFA, our mission, and our history? join us for our April Lunch and Learn, contact [email protected] to reserve a spot!

04/07/2026

In March
• 214 Overdose Reversal (Narcan) Kits were distributed
• 15 Overdoses successfully reversed

Each kit represents the potential to save a life. When naloxone is available and people know how to use it, overdoses can be reversed and lives can be saved.

We encourage everyone to stay prepared and keep naloxone on hand. You never know when it could make the difference.

🐝 Be prepared. Carry Narcan.

Learn more about our work or connect with our services:
www.alfainfo.org