On average, AFAC serves 1,600 families (3500 adults and 1500 children) per week.

The Arlington Food Assistance Center provides supplemental food assistance to Arlington County residents. Read more about our clients and client policies. You can find our most current newsletter here.

AFAC Sees Record Demand

The week of Thanksgiving 2011, a record high of 1,802 families were served, 4,687 individuals.
View a video produced by a volunteer about AFAC.

 

 

 

 

 



 

Food Drives

Over 65% of the food AFAC distributes is donated to us. Follow the link above to learn more about organizing a food drive for AFAC.

Hunger in Arlington

MYTH: There is no hunger in Arlington.
FACT: Hunger IS a problem in Arlington.
The high cost of living here means many families simply cannot make ends meet. Learn More >

Plot Against Hunger (PAH)

AFAC's PAH program provides access to nutritious food for clients through donations from local gardeners and farmers and through gleaning. We promote gardening by schools, faith-based organizations, and community organizations. We seek to educate AFAC clients to the ways fresh produce can be incorporated into a healthy diet. Learn More >

AFAC Young Professionals

Arlington Food Assistance Center Young Professionals is a group of 21-40 year olds in Arlington who raise awareness of hunger in our community and support AFAC's mission through volunteering, social, and networking events.

About our Work

Watch a short video to see how families and individuals are given extra food to make groceries last a little longer.

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Lee Heights Day & Old Dominion Neighborhood Day & Yard Sale to Benefit AFAC:
Saturday, May 19th

Join the Lee Heights Shops (4500-4550 Lee Hwy) on Saturday, May 19th from 10am-4pm for free tastings from restaurants and a sidewalk sale. Bring your children by to see a balloon artist and face painter. Each store will be collecting food donations for AFAC and the Merchants Association will donate an additional $1 per food item donated to AFAC.

5th Annual Old Dominion Neighborhood Day & Yard Sale on Saturday, May 19th from 8am-12:30pm at St. Mark's UMC (2425 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington). St Mark's UMC, St. Mary's EC, and ODCA will be collecting food donations for AFAC! STop by for the music performances, cultural displays, fire truck & demonstrations, along with food and drinks. And of course, to buy or sell your treasures.  

 

Thank You

 

Thank you to Lebanese Taverna for hosting Monday's Restaurant Day for AFAC and many thanks to everyone who ate-in, ordered carry-out or ordered an on-line gift card. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Thank you to the following groups/organizations who have held food drives for AFAC this past week: Calvary United Methodist Church, Gunston Middle School, and Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Thank you to the following groups and individuals for donations of vegetable seedlings and spring crops: Arlington Central Library, Belvedere Elementary School 5th graders, Campbell Elementary School, Crystal City Farmers Market, Don Weber, Episcopal High School, Ft. Bernard Garden, Henry Staples, Jane Weaver, Lisa Crye, Rock Spring Church, Sue Howell, Susi LIll, Tuckahoe Elementary School, and Westover Market.

 

Ways to Help AFAC
There are many ways that you can help AFAC “Serve Hope, One Person at a Time.”  It is our pledge and commitment to you that we will respectfully use your gift for the purpose for which it was given. More information on AFAC’s charitable giving options is available online, or contact the Director of Development, Donald Coates:  donald.coates@afac.org or 703-845-8486.

Community Yard Sale to Benefit AFAC: Saturday, May 19th

Join Arlington Church of the Brethren (300 N. Montague St., Arlington, VA 22203) with support from Bethel United Church of Christ, and St. Hildegard's Old Catholic Church on Saturday, May 19th from 9am-Noon.

Household goods, furniture, kitchen items, picture frames, books and more for sale. Stop by for the bake sale and live music too!

More information about how to participate available on the church's website.  Print out a flyer and share!

 

Upcoming Events

AFAC's Young Professional's are having a food drive at Giant (3450 Washington Blvd., Arlington) Saturday, May 19th from Noon-4pm. Stop by to say hi and contribute to their food drive!

 

Please save the date for our annual Volunteer Picnic - Sunday, June 3rd from 5-7pm. Join us for music, food, face-painting and raffle prizes! RSVP to volunteer4afac@afac.org.