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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 groceries – freeing up tightly

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’s mission: Teen Volunteer of

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. This annual event aims to

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 served surpassed 3,000 families in

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 first grocery distribution site in