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 […]

Hunger Action Month 2024

August 26, 2024

ARLINGTON, VA – During the month of September, the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) takes part in events throughout Arlington to recognize Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign mobilizing the public to take action on the issue of hunger. Over 3,800 families in need come to AFAC each week to access fresh and healthy supplemental […]

Volunteer Award Winners 2024

June 10, 2024

We are your biggest fans! On Sunday, June 9, we held a small Volunteer Recognition Program to celebrate the dedication of our many volunteers and to hand out our Volunteer of the Year awards. This year, we were pleased to announce the recognition of several volunteers who have gone above and beyond in the furtherance of […]

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 Serves Record Breaking Number of Families in One Week

March 16, 2023

The holidays may be over, but the need for food assistance persists ARLINGTON, VA – Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) provided groceries to a historic number of families in a single week. During the week ending March 12, 2023, AFAC served 3,055 families. This is the first time in 35 years that the number of families […]

AFAC Continues to Expand With Second Food Distribution Site Outside of Arlington

March 08, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA – Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is pleased to announce the launch of their new food distribution site in The Waypoint at Fairlington, a multifamily community in Alexandria. In partnership with Wesley Housing, a leading non-profit affordable housing developer, owner, and operator, AFAC further develops their presence throughout Northern Virginia. This is AFAC’s […]