News & Press Releases

AFAC Announces Promotions of Four Staff Members

September 18, 1:17 pm

The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is pleased to announce the promotion of four of its employees, effective July 1, 2021. Coming off a year when the demand for food…

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AFAC Voted Favorite Local Nonprofit

September 18, 1:17 pm

AFAC was voted “Favorite Local Nonprofit” in the Spring 2021 Arlies Community Awards by readers of ARLNow! We are truly honored. Thank you to everyone who voted and for helping…

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Plot Against Hunger Finds a New Home in 2021

September 18, 1:17 pm

This month, the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) will transition ownership of its Plot Against Hunger program to the Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA). Since its inception in 2007,…

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AFAC Featured in National Media

September 18, 1:17 pm

Recently, AFAC was featured on national and international media broadcasts to share how food pantries like AFAC are serving an increased number of families with food due to the pandemic.…

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AFAC Honored with Spirit of Community Award

September 18, 1:17 pm

We are proud to be among the recipients of the Arlington Community Foundation’s Spirit of the Community Award for 2020! This award is presented every year to people who demonstrate…

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AFAC to participate in the 25th Annual ā€œScouting for Foodā€ food drive on Saturday, November 9th

September 18, 1:17 pm

ARLINGTON, VA ā€“ 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 25th…

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Take Action with AFAC During Hunger Action Month

September 18, 1:17 pm

During the month of September, the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) will host events in Arlington to recognize Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign mobilizing the public to take action…

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Volunteers Honored at AFAC’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

September 18, 1:17 pm

June 13, 2019 ARLINGTON, VA ā€“ On the evening of Sunday, June 8, more than 200 people gathered into AFACā€™s warehouse for a celebration of volunteerism at AFACā€™s annual Volunteer…

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AFACā€™s Annual Golf Tournament Moving to Arlingtonā€™s Army Navy Country Club

September 18, 1:17 pm

May 14, 2019 ARLINGTON, VA ā€“ The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual AFAC Golf Tournament, sponsored by Credibility International, is moving to…

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