We at South Block are passionate about "Building Healthier Communities"... So we have created Fruitful Planet to serve as our initiative to give back and help get fruits & veggies to low-income … Read more to support AFAC ... about South Block – Fruitful Planet
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AFAC distributes groceries to over 2,300 families every week.
More than 35% of the people we serve are children.
Summer Hunger Challenge
When the academic year ends, so do school provided meals that food insecure families rely on. Nearly 1 in 3 Arlington County students receive free or reduced meals at school. Take the Challenge through our…
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Volunteer Picnic
We had a fantastic turnout at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic! Thank you to all of AFAC’s volunteers who help us serve our neighbors in need with dignified access to supplemental groceries. This year’s award…
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County Compost Used for AFAC Gardens
Arlington County is turning trash into treasure by growing thousands of pounds of fresh produce for a local food bank using compost from residents. Last February, Arlington’s Solid Waste Bureau began a pilot program to…
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Stamp Out Hunger
Each year, the National Association of Letter Carriers dedicates the 2nd Saturday of May to serving communities nationwide by collecting food to be delivered to local hunger organizations. In Arlington County, all food collected by letter carriers…
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Help Feed Arlington Families Affected by the Government Shutdown
The recent Federal government shutdown created uneasiness for many people in Arlington. All types of people are affected: Federal workers were furloughed and missed two paychecks. Contract … Read more to support AFAC ... about Help Feed Arlington Families Affected by the Government Shutdown
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Fall Backpack Matching Campaign
It has been well documented that students who are hungry have trouble learning in class. According to Arlington Public Schools, one in two children that attend schools in South Arlington received … Read more to support AFAC ... about Fall Backpack Matching Campaign
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Meera “Miki” Agarwal
Meera Agarwal was born in perfect health at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington on 28th December 2016 at 6:46 AM EST. She now lives with her parents in Arlington by the East Falls Church Metro. … Read more to support AFAC ... about Meera “Miki” Agarwal
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