AFAC Updates

Plot Against Hunger Finds a New Home in 2021

May 30, 9:52 am

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

May 30, 9:52 am

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

May 30, 9:52 am

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

May 30, 9:52 am

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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COVID-19 update 5

May 30, 9:52 am

Here is a video message from Charles Meng, Executive Director & CEO regarding AFAC’s work during the current pandemic.

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AFAC Statement on the Killing of George Floyd

May 30, 9:52 am

The Arlington Food Assistance Center is committed to equity for all in our community and in all our efforts to serve our Arlington neighbors in need. We find the events that led to the death of…

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COVID-19 update 4

May 30, 9:52 am

A Message from the Executive Director After all that has happened in the last many weeks, it is time to update you on AFAC and our efforts to serve a…

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COVID-19 update 3

May 30, 9:52 am

I wanted to share a few updates with some of the changes that have been implemented here at AFAC: On Monday, we started with our new distribution hours and procedures…

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COVID-19 update 2

May 30, 9:52 am

We are continuing to see families in need at all our food distribution sites and we are committed to staying open during this critical time. With news of local restaurants…

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