AFAC is pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website! Explore a closer look at AFAC’s food warehouses, learn about our distribution process, and enjoy brand-new tools to make donating and receiving food easier than ever. - For Donors: Use our new food drop-off map to find the closest donation bin near you by typing in your zip code! - For Clients: Check out our interactive map of public distribution locations to get the food you need with your AFAC referral. Visit afac.org to get a first-hand look at AFAC’s enhanced capabilities and learn more about how you can contribute to ending local food insecurity.
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)
Non-profit Organizations
Arlington, Virginia 661 followers
Feeding our Arlington neighbors in need since 1988.
About us
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is a community-based non-profit in Arlington, Virginia, that provides supplemental groceries to our neighbors in need. AFAC distributes more than 80,000 pounds of healthy food--including fresh milk, eggs, meat, and produce--to 2,300 families each week. We need your help! To donate, volunteer, or register a food drive, please visit us at www.afac.org.
- Website
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http://www.afac.org
External link for Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- Human Services, Hunger, and Food Distribution
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
2708 S Nelson St
Arlington, Virginia 22206-2308, US
Employees at Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)
Updates
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General tickets are now available for AFAC's 13th Annual #EmptyBowls - a luncheon fundraiser featuring many delicious homemade soups made by chefs from local restaurants and beautiful hand-thrown bowls created by local area artists. 100% of the proceeds from this event will be used to purchase nutritious groceries to help AFAC feed the more than 4,000 families - 11,000 individuals - who come to our doors each week. To secure a sponsorship or purchase a ticket, click here! https://lnkd.in/eWZyvd6G #afacfeeds #Arlington
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During our annual 'Chicken Week' pre-Christmas distribution, AFAC served holiday groceries to more than 4,300 families - over 11,000 individuals. Now more than ever, AFAC's families need your support to ensure they have food to continue celebrating the holidays with their loved ones. You can help bring #HopeAgainstHunger to families in need by donating to AFAC. Your contribution will provide our families with holiday meals including fresh produce, meat, milk, eggs, bread and many other essential items. With your support, we are able to meet the demand of serving over 4,000 families coming to AFAC each week through the holiday season. Click the link to donate! afac.org/hopeagainsthunger #afacfeeds #donatefunds #volunteer #donatefood #Arlington
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As we look towards the December holidays, families receiving groceries from the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) continue to face increased uncertainty and financial strain, making it difficult to provide even the basic necessities, like food, for their families. You can help bring #HopeAgainstHunger to families in need by donating to AFAC. Your contribution will provide our families with holiday meals including chicken roasters, fresh produce, milk, eggs, bread and many other holiday items. With your support, we are able to meet the demand of serving over 4,000 families coming to AFAC each week through the holiday season. Click the link to donate! https://lnkd.in/eCZaXC-y #afacfeeds #donatefunds #donatefood #volunteer #Arlington #VA
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Sponsorships are now available for AFAC's 13th Annual #EmptyBowls - a luncheon fundraiser featuring many delicious homemade soups made by chefs from local restaurants and beautiful hand-thrown bowls created by local area artists. 100% of the proceeds from this event will be used to purchase nutritious groceries to help AFAC feed the more than 4,000 families - 11,000 individuals - who come to our doors each week. To secure a sponsorship or view the rest of the event details, visit givebutter.com/empty-bowls #afacfeeds
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Today is #GivingTuesday! Your contributions help provide groceries to over 4,000 families - just under 11,000 individuals - coming to AFAC weekly. The Giving Tuesday campaign kicks off the charitable season when many focus on #holiday and year-end giving. We are excited to once again be partnering with Dr. Chee-Hahn Hung who will be matching $10,000 worth of donations! Make your donation today at afac.org/giving-tuesday! #afacfeeds
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Donate this #GivingTuesday to help provide groceries to over 4,000 families - just under 11,000 individuals - coming to AFAC weekly. The Giving Tuesday campaign kicks off the charitable season when many focus on #holiday and year-end giving. We are excited to once again be partnering with Dr. Chee-Hahn Hung who will be matching $10,000 worth of donations! Get a head start and make your donation today at afac.org/giving-tuesday! #afacfeeds
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The #farmersmarket season has officially come to a close! We are so pleased to share that 40,206 pounds of food were donated AFAC thanks to our community partners this season. A huge thank you to all farmers' markets, #vendors, and #volunteers for their help in fulfilling our mission this season. See below for the individual totals from each of our farmers' market partners this season! #afacfeeds -Courthourse FM: 5,388 pounds -Westover FM: 17,375 pounds -Lubber Run FM: 2.740 pounds -Columbia Pike FM: 12,067 pounds -Cherrydale FM: 1,318 pounds -Fairlington FM: 1,318 pounds
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