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AFAC SERVES RECORD BREAKING NUMBER OF FAMILIES IN ONE WEEK
The holidays may be over, but the need for food assistance persists ARLINGTON, VA – Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) provided groceries to a historic number of families in a single week. During the week ending March 12, 2023, AFAC served 3,055 families. This is the first time in 35 years...
AFAC CONTINUES TO EXPAND WITH SECOND FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITE OUTSIDE OF ARLINGTON
ARLINGTON, VA – Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is pleased to announce the launch of their new food distribution site in The Waypoint at Fairlington, a multifamily community in Alexandria. In partnership with Wesley Housing, a leading non-profit affordable housing developer, owner, and operator, AFAC further develops their presence throughout...
Offsite Volunteers Needed
**This need has been filled** We are looking for 4 friendly volunteers (18 years or older) to hand out groceries at AFAC's first food distribution site in the City of Alexandria, The Waypoint Apartments. Where: 2451 Menokin Dr, Alexandria, VA 22302 When: Wednesdays from 4 - 5:30 pm Volunteers should...
Volunteer Spotlight: Survey Helpers
Each February, AFAC surveys our clients to ask how we are doing and to gather some general information about our client base. Among other things, this year’s survey asked if AFAC is meeting clients’ dietary or cultural needs, asked if clients feel welcome coming to AFAC, and asked if clients...
Volunteer Spotlight: Chicken Baggers
This month we want to recognize some volunteers who work hard and tell good jokes while doing it: chicken baggers! Every Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon, a brave group of volunteers come to bag and seal chicken. The chicken is raw and frozen, so it's not a task for everyone....
Volunteer Spotlight – Teen Bagging Night
AFAC offers opportunities for teens aged 14+ to volunteer without a parent in our warehouse. However, it is often hard for teens to find open spots on our online calendar during the school year because their schedule doesn’t always line up with ours. To address this issue and to encourage...
Volunteer Spotlight: Home Deliveries
Our home delivery program started from the pandemic when we recognized that some of our most vulnerable clients would be better served from getting groceries delivered to their homes rather than waiting in a crowded line. AFAC is now regularly serving 130 clients each week and have close to 25...
Upcoming Check-in Volunteer Opportunity
**This need has been filled** Two of our off-sites are looking for reliable and friendly check-in volunteers for their AFAC distributions. One is in the Ballston area (Fridays 11:15-2:30) and one is off of Columbia Pike, not far from AFAC (Mondays 9:15-11:30). Both require folks to be very comfortable communicating in...
Volunteer Spotlight: Drivers’ Assistants
AFAC’s drivers are constantly busy picking up and dropping off food throughout the day from off-site distributions and grocery stores. Off-sites with a larger client base require more help from volunteers. We are looking for people who are strong, 18 years old or older, and fully vaccinated to help our...
Volunteer Spotlight: Food Drive Pick-up Volunteers
This month, we are highlighting our Food Drive Pick-up Volunteers. In the fall, lots of people and businesses hold food drives for AFAC, which is wonderful! If you are interested in holding a food drive for AFAC, there is more information on our website. We supply food drive boxes, and...