News Archives

2019

Progressive Voice: Using Our Gifts for a Safety Net AND a Springboard, ARLNow, December 23, 2019.
Opinion: Editorial: Give Locally in Arlington, Arlington Connection, December 20, 2019.
NACDS is “Can-Do” for Arlington Food Assistance Center, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, December 17, 2019.
Winter Carnival Held for Lack of Hootenanny, Falls Church News-Press, December 13, 2019.
Mark Your Calendars for Real Estate Pop-Ups, ARLNow, December 6, 2019.
Road to Close in Shirlington Tonight for 'Light Up the Village', ARLNow, December 5, 2019.
The Price Of Thanksgiving Dinner Has Barely Budged, But Thousands In The D.C. Area Can’t Afford It, WAMU, November 26, 2019.
Melwood Presents Miracle on 23rd Street, ARLNow, November 25, 2019.
Festival of the Trees Debuts at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, November 23-December 24, Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, November 20, 2019.
Q&A: AFAC’s Puwen Lee looks back on her years of service, InsideNOVA, November 15, 2019.
Puwen Gleans Vegetables and Friendships at Arlington Food Assistance Center, Arlington Connection, November 14, 2019.
AFAC Partners with Local Scouts for Upcoming “Scouting for Food” Drive on November 9, ARLNow, November 6, 2019.
'Scouting for Food' collection arrives, InsideNOVA, October 31, 2019.
An Essential Guide to Local Resources for Seniors, Arlington Magazine, October 28, 2019.
Letter: Arlington CROP Walk is latest in long line of great events, InsideNOVA, October 9, 2019.
‘Canstruction’ to again support hunger initiatives, InsideNOVA, September 26, 2019.
Arlington urban-agriculture gardens to be open to public, InsideNOVA, September 24, 2019.
County Board Signs Resolution Committing County to Racial Equity, ARLNow, September 23, 2019.
Individuals, group, students lauded by Green Valley Civic Association, InsideNOVA, September 23, 2019.
Take Action with AFAC During Hunger Action Month, ARLNow, September 3, 2019.
The Economy’s Good, So Why Are Food Banks Still Struggling To Meet The Demand?, WAMU, August 29, 2019.
South Block Planning to Open New Rosslyn Location Next Week, ARLNow, August 22, 2019.
Growing Interest in Urban Agriculture in Arlington Means More Crops Bees, ARLNow, August 19, 2019.
Arlington Rotary Club reaches 90-year mark, looks to the future, InsideNOVA, July 31, 2019.
JK Community Farm Donates Food to Local Non-profits, Middleburg, Eccentric, July 30, 2019.
Fitness trackers are good for your health, but that 10,000-step goal is overblown, Washington Post, July 28, 2019.
Yelp Holding Social Mixer In Ballston Quarter, ARLNow, July 26, 2019.
Arlington volunteers lauded for community service, InsideNOVA, July 24, 2019.
Sponsorships Still Available for AFAC's Golf Tournament, ARLNow, July 23, 2019.
Progressive Voice: Let’s Keep All Arlington Kids Healthy This Summer ARLNow, July 1, 2019.
Civic Engagement in the Honors College begins during Orientation, George Mason University, June 27, 2019.
Arlington Public Library's Shed Has the Right Tool for Your Gardening Job, ARLNow.com, June 19, 2019.
First look: EyeSOAR, a dance inspired by a neighborhood, DC Theatre Scene, June 19, 2019.
Volunteers Honored at AFAC’s Annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic, ARLNow, June 14, 2019.
Volunteers Honored for Service to AFAC, InsideNOVA, June 14, 2019.
A Salad-bration at Ashlawn Elementary School, InsideNOVA, June 14, 2019.
Rosslyn Safeway Is Set for Ribbon Cutting, ARLNow, June 13, 2019.
Arlington Food Assistance Center Faces Competing Parking Priorities, Arlington Connection, May 29, 2019.
Photos: The Plan to Turn Compost into a Food Bank's Fresh Produce, ARLNow, May 28, 2019.
ART Bus CANstruction to Benefit Arlington Food Assistance Center, Arlington TV, May 24, 2019.
AFAC touts plan for fall golf tournament, InsideNOVA, May 16, 2019.
Postal Workers Help to Stamp Out Hunger, Arlington Connection, May 15, 2019.
ART To Build Bus Sculpture from Canned Foods in Ballston, ARLNow, May 14, 2019.
Massive Planting Project Set At JK Community Farm in Purcellville, Patch, May 13, 2019.
Help "Stamp Out Hunger" and Donate Food to AFAC on May 11, ARLNow, May 6, 2019.
AFAC to benefit from annual Stamp Out Hunger collection, InsideNOVA, April 25, 2019.
ART Bus Canstruction Structure Debuting at QuarterFest, Arlington Transit, April 12, 2019.
Health Food Restaurant "Dirt" Planning to Open Next Week in Ballston, ARLNow, April 11, 2019.
South Block Opening New Ballston Location Monday, ARLNow, March 22, 2019.
Preview: Join ‘Shining Light on Hunger’ Fundraiser in Arlington, Arlington Connection, February 28, 2019.
Senator donates part of shutdown-period salary to Arlington food bank, InsideNOVA, January 31, 2019.
Duo-Gard’s Sleekline Canopy Enhances Arlington Food Assistance Center, Duo-Gard, January 25, 2019.
MLK Day of Service Volunteers Brave the Cold in Arlington, Arlington Connection, January 23, 2019.
'Not what I bargained for' | Furloughed federal contractor relies on free groceries from food bank, WUSA9, January 18, 2019.
In Arlington Visit, Warner Cautions That Shutdown’s Impacts Will Soon Get ‘Exponentially Worse’, ARLNow, January 18, 2019.
AFAC Urges Furloughed Federal Workers to Swing By For Free Groceries As Shutdown Drags On, ARLNow, January 17, 2019.

2018

In Amazon's new neighborhood, Arlington's poor line up for turkeys, Washington Post, November 21, 2018.
AFAC partners with local scouts for upcoming "Scouting For Food" drive on November 10, ArlNow, November 5, 2018.
Arlington Notes, 11/1/18 edition: Annual Canstruction Competition Here, InsideNOVA, November 1, 2018.
NoVA architects use can-do attitude in Canstruction competition, donation, Northern Virginia Magazine, October 25, 2018.
Halloween Hootenanny set for next Friday at Mason, Falls Church News-Press, October 24, 2018.
Annual 'Canstruction' competition arrives, InsideNOVA, October 23, 2018.
HUNGRY Announces Donation of Funds Equivalent to 70,000 Meals for Local-Area Food Assistance Centers, PRWeb, September 27, 2018
APAH, AFAC open new food distribution site, InsideNOVA, September 16, 2018.
AFAC and Arlington County Emergency Management Join Forces, LocalDVM, September 14, 2018.
AFAC launches special appeal to replace county dollars, InsideNOVA, September 11, 2018.
Arlington Reads, Arlington Grows, LocalDVM, August 8, 2018.
AFAC seeking donation of fresh produce, InsideNOVA, August 8, 2018.
Food For Thought Works to Alleviate Food Insecurity, Marymount University, June 18, 2018.
Arlington community asked to support ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ event, InsideNOVA, April 27, 2018.
Renovation of AFAC warehouse turns up Civil War-era cannonball, InsideNOVA, March 16, 2018.
Arlington Food Assistance Center lauded for social-safety-net services, InsideNOVA, March 14, 2018.
AFAC celebrates $1.8M renovation of warehouse facilities, InsideNOVA, March 14, 2018.
Start Thinking Spring Now in Arlington, Arlington Connection, February 13, 2018.
Empty Bowls Filled for Arlington Families, Arlington Connection, February 6, 2018.

2017

Thanksgiving Gathering in Arlington, Arlington Connection, November 20, 2017.
Arlington Scouts "Do A Good Deed Daily" - Even in 23 Degree Weather, Connection Newspapers, November 14, 2017.
Our Man in Arlington, Falls Church News-Press, November 14, 2017.
The Joys of Volunteering With Your Grandchild, Next Avenue, November 7, 2017.
Teaching Kids to Care, Arlington Magazine, November/December 2017 issue.
Arlington Notes II, 8/31/17 edition, InsideNOVA, August 31, 2017.
Arlington Sun Gazette Highs & Lows, 8/10/17 edition, InsideNOVA, August 10, 2017.
Church celebrates parishioner’s 106th birthday by aiding AFAC, InsideNOVA, August 9, 2017.
From young to more seasoned, Arlington volunteers are saluted, InsideNOVA, July 27, 2017.
Local resident honored for decades of service to AFAC, InsideNOVA, July 26, 2017.
AFAC booster set to receive award for lifetime of volunteering, InsideNOVA, July 10, 2017
Ostendio Supports Local Community by Joining Pledge 1%, Pledge 1%, July, 2017.
Ashlawn students devour home-grown lettuce, InsideNOVA, July 5, 2017.
Taste of Arlington returns May 21 with food, family-friendly street festival, InsideNOVA, May 17, 2017.
Helping to Stamp Out Hunger in Arlington, Arlington Connection, May 16, 2017.
Chamber members aid non-profits at Volunteer Arlington Day, InsideNOVA, May 10, 2017.
Neighborhood Day Set For Saturday Across Arlington, ARLNow, May 8, 2017.
Falls Church Feeds the World on April 23, Falls Church News-Press, March 24, 2017.
Advon Real Estate Hosts 7th Annual Heart + Pints Bazaar for Arlington Food Assistance Center, ARLNow.com, March 20, 2017
Arlington Food Center Spring Garden Kick-off Set, Falls Church News-Press, March 17, 2017.
Empty Bowls in Arlington, Arlington Connection, February 7, 2017.

2016

The Spirit of Giving: Food First, DC Luxury Magazine, November 2016.
Volunteers & Partners: Making a Difference for APS, Arlington Public Schools Newsletter, November 2016.
Va. non-profit seeks help to raise money for new van to deliver food for families in need, FOX5 DC, November 30, 2016.
Hari Sreenivasan visits AFAC Turkey Distribution, Facebook Live, November 15, 2016.
Virtual Food Drive Can Amplify Your Donations, NBC4 Washington, November 8, 2016.
AFAC adjusts staff to meet additional need,  InsideNOVA, October 14, 2016.
Arlington day-laborer center celebrates 16 years of service, InsideNOVA, October 1, 2016.
AFAC to host Bar Olympics fund-raiser, InsideNOVA, September 23, 2016.
AFAC readies fall golf tournament, InsideNOVA, September 16, 2016.
AFAC to host events for Hunger Action Month, InsideNOVA, August 30, 2016.
AFAC’s Meng, religious organizations to be honored by SEEC, InsideNOVA, August 29, 2016.
Healthy-food initiative reaps a harvest in Arlington, InsideNOVA, July 19, 2016.
Grow Your Own, Arlington Magazine, July-August 2016 Issue.
Extraordinary Teen Awards 2016, Blaise Sevier, Arlington Magazine, July-August 2016 Issue.
Helping our food-insecure Arlington neighbors, Grace in 30 - WERA 96.7FM, June 15, 2016.
Behind the Scenes at Taste of Arlington, ARLNow, May 13, 2016.
Taste of Arlington 2016 to Feature 400-Foot “Street Pub”, ARLNow, March 2, 2016.
Report: Striking Increase in Arlington Residents Seeking Assistance, Connection Newspapers, March 1, 2016.
Arlington's nonprofits prove cost effective and collaborative, report says, Washington Post, February 17, 2016.

2015

Though gardens, schools integrate lessons in science, the environment, Washington Post, December 20, 2015.
‘Traveling Santa’ is Making His Way Around Arlington, ARLNow, December 9, 2015.
Save The Date: Shirlington Tree Lighting Festival, ARLNow, November 12, 2015.
Letter: Scouting For Food, Connection Newspapers, November 4, 2015.
Arlington: Chiefs Face Off Against Chefs At Fundraiser, Connection Newspapers, November 4, 2015.
Chefs Beat Out Firefighters in Charity Cooking Competition, ARLNow, October 29, 2015.
Spotluck to Donate $5 to AFAC For New Downloads Through Wednesday, ARLNow, October 27, 2015.
Annual ‘Scouting for Food’ efforts approaches, InsideNOVA, October 26, 2015.
Her Service Continues…, DC Military Magazine, October 26, 2015.
Firefighters Take On Local Chefs In Annual Cooking Competition, ARLNow, October 19, 2015.
Mount Vernon Brief: Mormons Participating in 5th Annual Day to Serve, Connection Newspapers, October 8, 2015.
Don’t Let Panhandlers in the Median Leave You Feeling Divided, Arlington County Newsroom, September 3, 2015.
September is Affordable Housing and Hunger Action Month, ARLNow, August 31, 2015.
Book Blast Brings Summer Reading to At-Risk Kids, Washington Post, August 19, 2015.
AFAC Works With Local Companies To Feed Families, ARLNow, July 28, 2015.
Spotluck Potluck Feeds Arlington Families, ARLNow, July 23, 2015
Boulevard Manor Neighborhood Day Set for June 6, Falls Church News-Press, May 27, 2015.
Taste of Arlington Returns on Sunday, ArlNow, May 13, 2015.
Family-Friendly Taste of Arlington Set for Sunday, Arlington Patch, May 12, 2015.
Arlington – Alexandria news in brief, Washington Post, May 6, 2015.
Local Volunteers Assist Nonprofits on Volunteer Arlington Day, Arlington Connection, April 28, 2015.
Chamber Members Fan Out for Volunteer Arlington Day, InsideNOVA, April 28, 2015.
A Special Worship with the Executive Director of AFAC, April 26, Arlington Church of the Brethren, March 23, 2015.
IEC Gives Back at Arlington Food Assistance Center, IECI, March 23, 2015.
Donnellan Proposes $1.16 Billion Budget, No Change in Real Estate Tax Rate, ArlNow, February 19, 2015.
Arlington Democrats score success in cereal-collection initiative, InsideNOVA, February 3, 2015.
Residents of Station Square Collect Dozens of Non-Perishable Food Items to Donate to AFAC, Arlington Parks and Recreation, January 23, 2015.
MedTech College Hosts ‘Souper-Bowl’ Food Drive Through Jan. 30, Falls Church News-Press, January 19, 2015.
Say ‘MLK’ at Ben’s Chili Bowl to Get 10 Percent Off, ArlNow, January 12, 2015.

2014

Around Town: Tech Cocktail’s Holiday Awards Party, Washington Life Magazine, December 17, 2014.
Editorial: Holidays Are for Giving, Connection Newspapers, December 16, 2014.
Hilton Garden Inn to Host Breakfast with Santa in Arlington, Arlington Patch, December 15, 2014.
Fair offers chance to help charities, WTOP, December 11, 2014.
AFAC sees record number of families needing food across Arlington, InsideNOVA, December, 4, 2014.
Congress Moran’s News Commentary: Giving Back & Helping Those in Need, Falls Church News-Press, November 26, 2014.
Arlington Commentary: Giving Thanks for Anti-Hunger Programs, Connection Newspapers, November 24, 2014.
In Arlington, unsettling questions about divisions between the haves and the have-nots, Washington Post, November 23, 2014.
Nats fans make 9-foot homage to Jayson Werth out of $3800 worth of canned seafood, Washington Post, November 18, 2014.
Needy families receive free Thanksgiving turkeys at the Arlington Food Assistance Center, WJLA, November 17, 2014.
Thanksgiving Help for Those in Need, Connection Newspaper, November 12, 2014.
3rd Annual Chiefs vs. Chefs fundraiser, Arlington Magazine, September/October Issue.
Chiefs vs. Chefs, Arlington Connection, October 8, 2014.
Chefs edge out firehouse cooks in annual AFAC fundraiser, InsideNOVA, October 3, 2014.
Local Cooks Win Big at ‘Chiefs vs. Chefs’ Anti-Hunger Benefit, ARLnow, October 2, 2014.
Ben’s Chili Bowl to Host ‘Community Day’ on Saturday, ARLnow, October 2, 2014.
Garden Tools can now be Borrowed from Central Library, ARLnow, September 26, 2014.
Charity Receives Bumper Crop of Aid from Arlington House Garden, U.S. Army, September 26, 2014.
Charity Receives Bumper Crop of Aid from Arlington House Garden, DVIDS, September 25, 2014.
‘Chiefs vs. Chefs’ line-ups ready as culinary competition nears, InsideNOVA, September 18, 2014.
Park Service, AFAC team up to provide bounty for those in need, InsideNOVA, September 16, 2014.
Mark Warner defends Arlington’s ‘soul,’ Politico, September 12, 2014.
AFAC: Need for food services still high in Arlington, InsideNOVA, September 2, 2014.
AFAC’s ‘Chiefs vs. Chefs’ to be back for a third year, InsideNOVA, September 2, 2014.
AFAC Expands Program To Fight Child Hunger, ARLnow, August 12, 2014.
Arlington Democrats Ramp Up Cereal-Collection Initiative, InsideNOVA, June 13, 2014.
AFAC Seeing Record Demand, May Exceed Food Budget, ARLnow, June 3, 2014.
AFAC annual Spring Fundraiser, Arlington Magazine, June 3, 2014.
Arlington’s Little House in the Big Woods, Washington Post, May 7, 2014.
Hunger is No Joke fundraiser with White Ford Bronco, Clarendon Nights, April 4, 2014.
Arlington church to hold annual Kids’ Stuff Sale, InsideNOVA, March 29, 2014.
Soldiers Deliver 700 Pounds of Food to AFAC, On Foot, ARLnow, February 24, 2014.

2013

NCC Donates to AFAC at Shirlington’s “Light up the Village”, NCC, December 26, 2013.
Congress Moran’s News Commentary: Helping Families in Need, Falls Church News-Press, November 27, 2013.
Opportunities to Serve Others on Thanksgiving, The Connection to your Community, November 26, 2013.
NCC attends and sponsors Chiefs vs. Chefs Cooking Challenge, National Capital Contracting, November 12, 2013.
Cans for Hunger, The Arlington Connection, November 6, 2013.
Library to Donate Fines to AFAC Next Week, ARL, October 29, 2013.
Chiefs vs. Chefs 2013, Arlington Magazine, September-October 2013.
Demand for food bank help in Arlington is higher than expected, Washington Post, October 22, 2013.
Chiefs vs Chefs AFAC fundraiser at Ballroom, Clarendon Nights Blog, October 16, 2013.
Help us report on America’s food banks, The Guardian, October 16, 2013. 
We run food pantries in American cities. Have any questions for us? The Guardian, October 16, 2013.
Arlington board chairs speaks out against Redskins name, Washington Business Journal, October 2, 2013.
AFAC Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Growing Donations, ARLnow, October 1, 2013.
AFAC Needs Cereal, Other Staple Foods, ARLnow, September 3, 2013.
Reevesland Recommended to Become Learning Center, The Connection, June 19, 2013.
Advocates Plead for Funding at Budget Hearing, ARLnow, March 27, 2013
Hunger is No Joke fundraiser at Cafe Asia April 5, Clarendon Nights, February 28, 2013
Obama asks nation to honor King on Saturday with day of service, Washington Times, January 14, 2013.