AFAC Updates

AFAC Announces Promotions of Four Staff Members

March 28, 8:12 pm

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

March 28, 8:12 pm

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

March 28, 8:12 pm

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

March 28, 8:12 pm

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

March 28, 8:12 pm

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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Plot Against Hunger Finds a New Home in 2021

March 28, 8:12 pm

This month, the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) will transition ownership of its Plot Against Hunger program to the Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA). Since its inception in 2007,…

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AFAC Featured in National Media

March 28, 8:12 pm

Recently, AFAC was featured on national and international media broadcasts to share how food pantries like AFAC are serving an increased number of families with food due to the pandemic.…

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AFAC Honored with Spirit of Community Award

March 28, 8:12 pm

We are proud to be among the recipients of the Arlington Community Foundation’s Spirit of the Community Award for 2020! This award is presented every year to people who demonstrate…

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COVID-19 Impact on AFAC

March 28, 8:12 pm

Impact of COVID-19 at AFAC Comparing five months before and after the start of the pandemic. Active Referrals: 45% increase A referral to AFAC is issued by a social worker…

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