Volunteering
Volunteer during the Holidays!
Though we often have enough “regulars” for our normal activities, this particular time of year we can use a few extra set of hands on deck for short-term activities and/or…
Read More →Volunteer Spotlight – Offsite Distributions
We occasionally have too many helpers at AFAC but did you know we distribute food at 18 other locations? Those locations are usually staffed with “regular” volunteers but on occasion…
Read More →Volunteer Spotlight: Canned Food Drives!
Want to volunteer for AFAC but can’t find opportunities that work with your schedule? Doing a food drive is a great way to get involved on your own time! September…
Read More →Hunger Action Month 2023
ARLINGTON, VA – 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…
Read More →Volunteer Needs – August 2023
Home Delivery Drivers Our home delivery program is seeking out volunteers to drive on Wednesday AND Friday. We need at least one for Wednesday and probably three for Friday. The…
Read More →Volunteer Opportunity with Edu-Futuro
AFAC partners with a number of different organizations. One of our partner organizations is Edu-Futuro, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering immigrant and underserved youth and families through mentorship, education, leadership…
Read More →Volunteer Award Winners 2023
AFAC depends on the help of hundreds of volunteers. Volunteers currently donate 40,000 hours to AFAC annually, and we could not function without their help. Every June, AFAC honors volunteers,…
Read More →Volunteer van drivers needed
We’ve been invited to glean at the Columbia Pike Farmers’ Market this season and we need a crew of strong and reliable helpers who are comfortable driving our cargo vans.…
Read More →Rhonda Gilliam Clothes Bank closing
After 53 years in Arlington, the Ronda Gilliam Clothing Bank is closing Saturday, June 17, before the building at 716 S Glebe RD is demolished. They are looking for volunteers…
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