Every year, the Arlington Food Assistance Center (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 conducted in February and March 2025. In total, AFAC surveyed 1,962 participants, a 47.1% response rate. View the summary infographic highlighting […]
In addition to our main location, AFAC holds distributions at 19 offsite locations throughout Arlington. Most of these sites are run by a regular crew of volunteers who commit to helping out once per week or every other week. At offsites, volunteers may help with: setting up tables, wheeling food from the AFAC van into […]
In partnership with True Ground Housing Partners and AHC, AFAC increases food access in an under-resourced neighborhood ARLINGTON, VA – August 26, 2025 – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), in collaboration with True Ground Housing Partners and Affordable Homes & Communities (AHC), has opened a new public food distribution site in Arlington’s Westover neighborhood to individuals and […]
Every year, the Arlington Food Assistance Center (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 conducted in February and March 2025. In total, AFAC surveyed 1,962 participants, a 47.1% response rate. View the summary infographic highlighting […]
We are looking for a substitute packing helper for our Home Delivery program. Our packers volunteer at AFAC’s warehouse on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays from 9:00-11:00am or on Wednesdays from 11:00am-1:00pm (but as a substitute, you would not have to make a commitment and can say yes/no as your schedule allows). The first hour would […]
We are looking for help at some of our AFAC OFF-SITE distributions (not at AFAC HQ). The opportunities highlighted below are run by AHC, one of our great housing partners. If you can help, please email volunteer@ahcinc.org. They are looking for regular and consistent help.
ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) served supplemental groceries to 4,533 families – over 11,000 individuals – during their annual ‘Turkey Week’ distributions from November 18-23. While these statistics are record-breaking for the non-profit organization, AFAC was prepared for the influx in clients as they have steadily served over 4,000 families since October 2024. These historic […]
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