Bright futures begin when students enter through these doors. Our next generation of doctors, engineers, and business leaders can only reach their potential when they are well-fed and ready to learn. For children … Read more... about Fall Backpack Campaign 2019
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AFAC distributes groceries to over 2,400 families every week.
More than 35% of the people we serve are children.
Fall Backpack Campaign
Bright futures begin when students enter through these doors. Our next generation of doctors, engineers, and business leaders can only reach their potential when they are well-fed and ready to learn. For children living in…
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Holiday Meals Campaign
The holiday season is a time of thankfulness, celebration, and love. It’s a time when family and friends come together to share in the joyous season of giving. But there are many hungry Arlington families,…
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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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Otteni Backpack Buddies
For the 8th year, we are reaching out to neighbors, friends, and family in hopes of collecting donations that will assist AFAC’s Backpack Buddies program. Last summer we contributed over 2,000 jars of peanut butter and … Read more... about Otteni Backpack Buddies
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Brothers Lemonade Stand
I asked my mom if I could do a lemonade stand and she said "sure." I said I want to help kids with no food and she said "absolutely!" On July 13, 2019, my little brother and I will open our lemonade … Read more... about Brothers Lemonade Stand
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South Block – Fruitful Planet
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 individuals and … Read more... about South Block – Fruitful Planet
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