March 2023

AFAC Continues to Expand

AFAC Continues to Expand with Second Food Distribution Site Outside of Arlington

Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is pleased to announce the launch of their new food distribution site in The Waypoint at Fairlington, a multifamily community in Alexandria. In partnership with Wesley Housing, a leading non-profit affordable housing developer, owner, and operator, AFAC further develops their presence throughout Northern Virginia. This is AFAC’s first grocery distribution site in the City of Alexandria and second site outside of Arlington County.

To read the full press release, click here.

Volunteers Needed!

AFAC is actively looking for friendly volunteers to hand out groceries this Wednesday at this new distribution site, The Waypoint Apartments, from 4 - 5:30 pm. Volunteers should be able to repeatedly lift 30 pounds. Spanish is a plus. If you're interested, email Cierra Falke of Wesley Housing Development Corporation at cfalke@whdc.org

Upcoming AFAC Events

Shining a Light on Hunger

April 27

You are invited to join the Arlington Food Assistance Center as we Shine a Light on Hunger and honor those in our community – the many individuals, families, corporations, and community partners – who contribute to AFAC’s success. Let us bring elegance and inspiration together as we celebrate almost 35 years of fulfilling our mission and feeding our neighbors in need. To become a sponsor or to learn more, click here.

Food Drives

Food Drive at Bluemont Safeway

March 18 & 19

Swing by the Safeway in Bluemont [5101 Wilson Blvd] from 10 am - 4 pm to donate your non-perishable food items to AFAC! In honor of March as National Nutrition Month, we encourage you to donate increased nutrient rich options which can include: canned fruits & vegetables, low-sodium soups, and plain oatmeal - all of which will ensure nutritious groceries for AFAC's neighbors in need this Spring.

Taking a Swing at Hunger

April 16

Join AFAC, the Arlington Little League, and the Wakefield High School Baseball Team at the Taking a Swing at Hunger food drive this April! Stop by the Opening Ceremonies to enjoy a parade, food vendors, and to donate your non-perishable items to AFAC. The TWO teams that bring the most food win a team meal at a local Arlington restaurant!

Stamp Out Hunger

May 2023

The annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive event is returning in May where AFAC will be partnering with our local letter carriers! Leave food donations by your door and your local postal worker will collect the food, which will make its way to AFAC. Stay tuned for more information.

Host a Food Drive for AFAC!

Unfamiliar with AFAC's Food Drives? Our new Food Drive Flyer has you covered - click here to register a food drive and create your own flyer today!

Click on the flyer to download and share!

Click to find the nearest food drive box locations!

Events in the Community

Ballston Quarter Bingo

March 15

Feeling lucky? Stop by Ballston Quarter Market from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15, for a night of fun and games emceed by AFAC's very own Director of Volunteer Services Danielle Rampton & Client Services Coordinator Debbie Staren-Doby! No registration is required to attend - click here for more details!

Special Thanks

Thank you to congregation members of The Falls Church Episcopal for bagging 7,000 lbs of apples and potatoes this past weekend at their church through AFAC's Sponsor Purchased Food (SPF) program! We appreciate their continued support!

If you have a company, church, or other group that is interested in participating in our SPF program, click here to read more.