AFAC Updates

An Empty Bowls Letter From Charlie Meng, AFAC’s CEO

May 30, 11:08 am

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…

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AFAC’s Thanksgiving Media Coverage

May 30, 11:08 am

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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Columbia Grove & Marbella 2021 Update

May 30, 11:08 am

Starting October 5, 2021, the AFAC food distributions at APAH apartments have a new schedule. A partir del 5 de octubre de 2021, las distribuciones de alimentos de AFAC en…

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AFAC Restructures Food Distribution Schedule and Off Site Locations

May 30, 11:08 am

AFAC will resume evening distributions, starting on Thursday, September 9. This will help alleviate the number of clients visiting on Saturday mornings. Starting on September 7 (AFAC will be closed…

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AFAC Announces Promotions of Four Staff Members

May 30, 11:08 am

The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is pleased to announce the promotion of four of its employees, effective July 1, 2021. Coming off a year when the demand for food…

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AFAC Voted Favorite Local Nonprofit

May 30, 11:08 am

AFAC was voted “Favorite Local Nonprofit” in the Spring 2021 Arlies Community Awards by readers of ARLNow! We are truly honored. Thank you to everyone who voted and for helping…

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AFAC Renovation Update, April 2021

May 30, 11:08 am

In October 2020, the owner of the building at 2704 & 2706 S. Nelson Street (next door to AFAC) decided to sell the warehouse to AFAC. We had been leasing…

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Annual Client Survey, 2021 Report

May 30, 11:08 am

Every year, AFAC conducts an in-depth survey to gather client feedback. Responses can help AFAC adapt its services and programs to best meet the needs of the community appropriately and…

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Parking Update

May 30, 11:08 am

Across from AFAC, construction at Jennie Dean Park has begun. Its parking lot has been closed, as well as access to 27th St. from S. Nelson St. If you are…

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