Our Mission

AFAC is an incorporated 501©(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing supplemental groceries to Arlington residents who cannot afford to purchase sufficient food to meet their basic needs.

While our only mission is to feed the hungry, by relieving the food budget of our clients, we help prevent homelessness and allow our clients to make other necessary purchases without sacrificing their health, housing and nutritional needs.

We are run entirely by a volunteer Board of Directors, a staff of ten employees, and more than 400 volunteers from families, businesses and religious organizations.

AFAC fits neatly into the comprehensive system of service delivery that characterizes the work done by the agencies and churches in Arlington. We provide groceries to families and individuals referred to us by the Arlington County Department of Human Services, other social service agencies, and the churches of Arlington.  We support the work of other agencies by letting them concentrate on their area of expertise. If area social workers see a need for food with their clients, they can easily make a referral to us. This system ensures that our clients are legitimate and that the entire range of their needs is being assessed and addressed.

AFAC obtains surplus food at a minimal cost from the Capital Area Food Bank and at no cost from private donors, local bakeries, supermarkets, farmers' markets and food drives. 

Strategic Plan

AFAC Board of Directors and Staff