All
- All
- AFAC Updates
- Events
- Hunger Heroes
- News & Press Releases
- Volunteering
COVID-19 update 3
I wanted to share a few updates with some of the changes that have been implemented here at AFAC: On Monday, we started with our new distribution hours and procedures at our Nelson Street location. Weekday daytime distributions have been extended until 2pm while canceling the Tuesday and Thursday evening...
COVID-19 update 2
We are continuing to see families in need at all our food distribution sites and we are committed to staying open during this critical time. With news of local restaurants and businesses shutting down for the near future, we expect to see those who are surviving paycheck to paycheck at...
COVID-19 update 1
The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is closely monitoring the national and local developments regarding the spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus). AFAC is actively planning how we will continue to operate in the short and long term. Our planning begins with the recognition of our responsibility to continue our services...
AFAC to participate in the 25th Annual “Scouting for Food” food drive on Saturday, November 9th
ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is pleased to partner with the Chain Bridge District of the National Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts for the 25th annual “Scouting for Food” food drive with the goal to collect food donations and to bring awareness to the issue...
Take Action with AFAC During Hunger Action Month
During the month of September, the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) will host events in Arlington to recognize Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign mobilizing the public to take action on the issue of hunger. Even though Arlington has one of the highest median household incomes in the country, hunger...
2019 Volunteer Arlington Awards
On Tuesday, July 23, Volunteer Arlington hosted their third annual "Arlington Cares: A Celebration of Volunteerism" event and AFAC was well represented! 48 AFAC volunteers were recognized for serving over 100 volunteer hours for the calendar year. We're so grateful to all of our volunteers who step up in this...
Volunteers Honored at AFAC’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
June 13, 2019 ARLINGTON, VA – On the evening of Sunday, June 8, more than 200 people gathered into AFAC’s warehouse for a celebration of volunteerism at AFAC’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. Throughout the course of the year, over 2,000 volunteers serve nearly 50,000 hours of service towards AFAC’s mission...
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 winners: Volunteers of the Year: Dick Bauder, Charles Dinkens Volunteer Group of the Year: Claridge...
AFAC’s Annual Golf Tournament Moving to Arlington’s Army Navy Country Club
May 14, 2019 ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual AFAC Golf Tournament, sponsored by Credibility International, is moving to Arlington’s Army Navy Country Club and will be held on Monday, September 16 with a shotgun start at 12:30 pm....
AFAC to participate in the 27th Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive on Saturday, May 11
May 2, 2019 ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is pleased to participate in the 27th Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, a nationwide food drive organized by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) with the goal to collect more than 80 million pounds of food...