Eagle Scout Raises Funds & Bags Food for AFAC!

May 24, 2018

Contents: Eagle Scout SPF, Stamp Out Hunger, Taste of Arlington, Volunteer Picnic, AFAC Golf Tournament, Volunteer Needs, Plot Against Hunger

Thank Yous


	Cavin Meadows (right)

Cavin's Eagle Scout SPF

Thank you to Cavin Meadows for hosting his own Sponsor Purchased Food (SPF) event as part of his Eagle Scout project! He and his team bagged 5,000 pounds of onions and potatoes, while raising $2,500 for AFAC! Click here to read his testamonial about his AFAC experience.


	Postal workers returning to the North Arlington station with food donations

Stamp Out Hunger

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Stamp Out Hunger food drive on Saturday, May 12! Over 25,000 lbs was collected by your local letter carriers and made its way to AFAC!

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped leaflet in the neighborhoods and put up road signs as reminders for the community to donate food.

We thank the National Association of Letter Carriers for another successful year, and to Bloomberg BNA, Certainty Home Loans - Corporate, NC State Alumni Association, and Reveille Group, LLC for volunteering on the day of the drive! Check out our Facebook video recapping the day.


	Daniel Junker and Teresa Saunders volunteering at the Taste of Arlington for AFAC

Taste of Arlington

We are happy and grateful to have been a part of another successful Taste of Arlington this past Sunday. Congratulations to the Ballston BID for a great event! Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who contributed their time and effort and to everyone who came out to enjoy the sunshine and great eats!

Upcoming Events

Click here for a full list of upcoming events

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

Sunday, June 3

Save The Date! Join us on Sunday, June 3rd for AFAC's Annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic from 5-7:00pm (rain or shine). This year's picnic will be held at AFAC, 2708 South Nelson Street, at our newly renovated facility. We'll have great food, music, fun and camaraderie as we celebrate YOU, our wonderful volunteers!

Contact the Volunteer Department at [email protected] with questions. Click here to RSVP.

AFAC Golf Tournament

Thursday, September 20

Mark your calendars! AFAC's 4th Annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by Credibility International, will be held on September 20 with a 1:30pm shotgun start. Price of admission includes lunch, drinks, dinner, access to an amazing selection of silent auction items, and much more! Sponsorships and foursomes are now on sale! Click here for more information.

Volunteer Needs

Morning Supervisors Wanted

We are looking for volunteers to serve as supervisors on weekday mornings. You'll lead other volunteers as they sort & bag produce & other food donated by grocery stores. Training provided. Hours are from 9-noon. Once a week commitment preferred. Email [email protected] if interested.


	Michal Warshow delivering food to AFAC

Sunday morning Driver needed

Pick up food donations from the Harris Teeter on Glebe Road one Sunday morning a month. You'll use your own vehicle and need to do the pick-up around 7-8am. Email [email protected] for more information.

Ticket Counters Needed

Ballston BID is looking for volunteers to help count Taste of Arlington tickets on Tuesday, May 29th, anytime between 11am and 4pm. Though volunteers are welcome to stay as long as they can, we request that helpers stay for at least one 1-hour shift at the time of their choosing. We will be counting tickets at the Ballston BID office located at 4600 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 100. We are in the building located directly behind the Holiday Inn Ballston. Please enter through the Holiday Inn parking lot. Sign up here.

Plot Against Hunger

New Interactive Facebook Group!

Join Plot Against Hunger's new Facebook group and keep up with the latest happenings in local Plot gardens. Our Facebook group will exchange tips on growing and cultivation methods, volunteer recruitment, disease and pest mitigation, best varieties, planting schedules, seedling and tool exchanges, and planting calendars.

Gleaners - Lets Gather!

Join AFAC volunteers in the age-old practice of gleaning (harvesting leftover crops). We harvest at local farms and orchards during the summer and fall months to bring fresh produce to our clients. Weekday and weekend harvesting opportunities will be available starting in July through at least October. Contact [email protected] for details.