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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 numbers highlight that the need

ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) has now distributed groceries to more than 4,000 families in need in a single week – the first time ever hitting this unprecedented milestone for the nonprofit food bank. Not only did the number of weekly family visits break an AFAC record, the count of families being referred for AFAC resources

New Features for Donors and Clients Make it Easier than Ever to Donate and Receive Food ARLINGTON, VA – The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, offering upgraded capabilities to optimize donor giving and clients’ accessibility to food resources. Exclusive visual media content featured throughout the site allows visitors to

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 laid the groundwork for what

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 chicken roasters in addition to

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

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 count of over 3,300 families

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. A situation that would leave

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 to vital information and a