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Volunteer Appreciation Week Recap
Last week was National Volunteer Appreciation Week. To show our appreciation, AFAC put together some special treats for our volunteers last week with the help of some local businesses. Among the highlights were: pastries from Village Sweet, a yoga session from Eat.Yoga.Drink, pizza from Stellina Pizzeria, a visit from AWLA’s...
Thursday Evening Food Distribution Closed – April 28
On Thursday, April 28, the evening food distribution (6 - 7 pm) will be canceled for one day only due to a special event. The daytime distribution (9:30 am - 1 pm) will be open as scheduled. El jueves, 28 de abril, la distribución de alimentos por la noche (6...
Evening Distribution Check-in Desk
UPDATE: We have already found volunteers willing to help us out with this task. Please check the online calendar for other volunteer events. We are looking for 2-3 volunteers willing to commit to a once a month shift on Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 PM (sometimes until 8:00). You...
Food Insecurity Study, 2022
Partnering with AFAC and Arlington County’s Food Security Task Force, the Urban Institute released a research report on improving food security and access in Arlington. This report estimates 7.8% of households experience food insecurity in Arlington with higher concentrations in the south and east sections of the County. Click the buttons...
AFAC Gleaning at Local Farmers’ Markets in 2022
We are excited to pick up donations from Farmers' Markets once again! During the peak farmers' market season, AFAC sends volunteers to glean or collect produce donations from vendors at the end of the market hours. This is a great partnership that brings farm fresh produce directly to families in...
Westover Farmers Market Helpers
We're looking for two individuals to volunteer on alternate Sundays at the Westover Farmers Market to assist AFAC's driver and their helper load food donations onto the AFAC van. Volunteers will arrive directly at the market no later than 11:45AM and be finished by 12:15PM. This happens in almost all...
Annual Client Survey, 2022 Report
Every year, the AFAC conducts an in-depth survey to gather client feedback. Responses help AFAC adapt its services and programs to best meet the needs of the community. Surveys were conducted in February 2022 over the course of four weeks. In total, AFAC received 1,154 responses, a 52.8% participation rate....
Successful Food Drive at Arlington Little League’s Opening Day!
On Sunday, April 3, Arlington Little League teams gathered at Barcroft Park for their Opening Day, their first since 2019 because of the pandemic. Teams of all levels were encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for an AFAC food drive. Players from Wakefield's JV Baseball team were on hand to...
AFAC Reopens Food Distribution at The Springs and Tuesday Evenings at Nelson
AFAC is partnering with the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) to reopen a food distribution center at The Springs apartment complex on Wednesday afternoons, starting April 6. Residents at other APAH properties in northern Arlington will be eligible to pick up groceries from The Springs, increasing access to food...
Farmers’ Market Pickups
AFAC needs some helpers to drive to the Crystal City or Ballston farmers' markets, pick up produce donations, and bring them back to AFAC headquarters. This is a twice a month volunteer opportunity and requires volunteers to use their own vehicles to transport produce. The Crystal City farmers' market is...