AFAC Updates
AFAC Announces Partnership with Homestretch; First Food Distribution Outside Arlington
The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is partnering with Homestretch, a nonprofit organization located in Falls Church, to provide free nutritious groceries to recently housed families on the path towards…
Read More →AFAC Updates Two Sites to Increase Access to Food for Clients
AFAC is excited to announce that two existing food distribution sites will now be opened up to the wider community, making them more accessible to any Arlington resident in need. …
Read More →Home Delivery Program Reaches 10,000th Delivery
In April 2022, we made our 10,000th delivery of groceries through our Home Delivery program! Established in March 2020, the Home Delivery program was created in direct response to the…
Read More →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 –…
Read More →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…
Read More →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…
Read More →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…
Read More →An Empty Bowls Letter From Charlie Meng, AFAC’s CEO
Unfortunately once again, Empty Bowls is a virtual event this year. I say unfortunately because this has always been my favorite annual AFAC event. It is a time when we…
Read More →AFAC’s Thanksgiving Media Coverage
AFAC was recently featured in several news stories, which highlighted the current need for food and how we serve our community leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. PBS Newshour –…
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