Full Plates, Full Hearts: Hunger Action Month 2023

Hunger Action Month is a month-long awareness campaign to inspire action against hunger. Throughout the month of September, AFAC will work to educate the community about food insecurity and invite all to join in the task of feeding our neighbors in need. With full plates and full hearts, you can help end hunger.

Take action and start a food drive in your community. Learn more here →

Social Media

Show us how you are taking action and tag us on social media. Use hashtags, such as #afacfeeds #HungerActionMonth, #afacHAM, #fooddrive, and #volunteer4afac.

Hunger Action Month Events

HAM calendar
Arlington Public Library Exhibits

Library Exhibits – Full Plates, Full Hearts, Fully Prepared

September 1 - September 30

Learn about hunger, nutrition, and disaster preparedness to commemorate both Hunger Action Month and National Preparedness Month. The exhibits will be on display at five Arlington library branches for the…

The Hunger Museum

The Hunger Museum – a Virtual Project of MAZON

September 28, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Register for a virtual tour of The Hunger Museum!

Farm Harvesting

Farm Harvesting

September 30, 8:00 am - 11:30 am
JK Community Farm

Help collect fresh produce for AFAC’s families in need and volunteer to glean at JK Community Farm in Purcellville, VA!

Farm Harvesting

September 30, 8:00 am - 11:30 am
JK Community Farm

Help collect fresh produce for AFAC’s families in need and volunteer to glean at JK Community Farm in Purcellville, VA!

Volunteer Opportunities

For volunteer opportunities, visit our Volunteer page to learn more.

Visit our Volunteer Page →

November & December Holidays

It's not too early to start to think about how you can help AFAC during the November & December holiday season! During those months, we usually see a higher amount of families looking for food assistance.

Learn how you can sponsor a family in need with a chicken roaster for the upcoming holidays →

Make A Donation

There are lots of ways you can contribute to AFAC without even leaving your desk! Consider making an online donation or shop on our Virtual Food Drive. With help from donors like you, we're able to provide even more of our neighbors in need with the fresh and nutritious groceries.