2025 Annual Client Survey

2025 Annual Client Survey

May 16, 2025

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 […]

The Arlington Food Assistance Center Celebrates 35th Anniversary With a Tribute to Its Roots

May 01, 2024

ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) commemorated its 35th Anniversary during their annual “Shining a Light on Hunger” Spring Celebration on Thursday, April 18, with a tribute to the six churches that established the food bank’s presence in Arlington County. After AFAC opened its doors to the public in 1988, these congregations […]

Arlington Food Assistance Center Breaks Record in Providing Thanksgiving Supporting During “Chicken Week”

November 27, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), a nonprofit organization with a mission to address long term food insecurity in Arlington County and Northern Virginia, served a record number of 3,807 families in need of food assistance during their Thanksgiving “Chicken Week.” The week of November 13-18, 2023, AFAC gave out 3,579 whole […]

AFAC Joins Forces With Chain Bridge District Boy Scouts Once Again

October 23, 2023

The annual “Scouting for Food” food drive is back with a goal to collect over 60,000 pounds of food ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is pleased to partner with the Chain Bridge District of the National Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts for the 2023 “Scouting for Food” food drive campaign. […]

AFAC Broadens Outreach to West End of Columbia Pike in Partnership With AHC INC.

September 21, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is excited to announce the opening of their new grocery distribution location at The Shell Apartments in Arlington, Virginia. This initiative comes at a critical time when the need for AFAC’s food assistance continues to rise at an exponential rate, marked by a record-breaking weekly client […]

Bloomberg Industry Group Saves the Day for AFAC

September 13, 2023

Bloomberg Industry Group Rescues Arlington Food Assistance Center From Unexpected Canned Goods Shortage ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), a nonprofit food pantry dedicated to combating long-term food insecurity in Arlington, Virginia, faced a dire situation this Labor Day Weekend as their inventory of canned goods was suddenly expected to run out. […]

AFAC Embraces Whatsapp to Enhance Client Communications

August 03, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), a leading nonprofit organization committed to alleviating long term food insecurity in Arlington County and Northern Virginia, is proud to announce its adoption of WhatsApp, a popular and free messaging app, to strengthen communication with clients. This strategic move aims to provide clients with easier access […]