October 2020
AFAC Honored with Spirit of Community Award
We are proud to be among the recipients of the Arlington Community Foundation’s Spirit of the Community Award for 2020! This award is presented every year to people who demonstrate a tireless and unselfish commitment to improving the quality of life in Arlington. This year, in response to the pandemic, the award was given to front-line staff from nonprofit organizations, Arlington County, and Arlington Public Schools.

AFAC’s Lead Warehouse Assistant, Tyree Speight, is featured in this video. Follow this link to watch. Congrats to all the honorees!
Upcoming Events
CROP Hunger Walk
Saturday, October 17
This year's version of the annual CROP Hunger Walk in Arlington will be virtual. Sign up yourself or create a team for a 5/10K walk or run and help raise funds to help feed those in need! AFAC receives 25% of the proceeds, while the rest go to global hunger causes. Click the event page for more information.
Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 26
Arlington's annual Turkey Trot will also be virtual this year! AFAC is a beneficiary of this race, along with 5 other Arlington non profit organizations. Registration is live! Click on the event page for more information.
Hope Against Hunger Holiday Campaign
It's not to early to think about the holidays! Start a Hope Against Hunger fundraiser or register a food drive to help feed families in need for the upcoming winter holidays. Click here for more information.
Community News
There are important dates coming up for this year's upcoming election! For more information about voting in Arlington, click here.
Census
The deadline to fill out your US Census survey is coming up! If you haven't done so, you can fill out the survey online. For more information, visit Arlington County's Census page.
Medicare Open Enrollment
October 15
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7. Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) offers Medicare Counseling and can help you navigate through the Medicare Open Enrollment Period. Visit Arlington County's VICAP page for more details.
Thank You
On Monday, September 21, we had an amazing time at our 6th Annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by Credibility International at Army Navy Country Club.

Even with a reduced number of golfers allowed, we had our most successful event to date which will help AFAC feed our neighbors in need.

Thank you to all the participants, sponsors (listed below), golf committee members, volunteers, and everyone who contributed to the success of this event.
Huge thanks to the staff at Virginia Hospital Center! Throughout the month of September, they held a food drive for AFAC and have donated over 10,000 items to help feed our families in need! We highly appreciate our partnership. Their food drive will be featured on ABC7 shortly. We'll share the clip on our social media when it becomes available.
Thank you to our Golf Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Pro Shop Sponsor
Awards Dinner Sponsor
Hunger Hero Sponsors
Kristian & Chuck Todd
Beverage Cart Sponsors
Tim Nichols & Daphne Papamichael
Bar Sponsors
Jeri Somers & Mary Karen Wills
Hunger Advocate Sponsor
Jay & Melissa Kalner
Closest to the Pin Sponsor
Longest Drive Sponsor
Putting Contest Sponsor
Hole Sponsors
Masci Family
Charles Meng
Ragsdale Family
Lunch Sponsor
Car Wash Sponsor
Printing Sponsor
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