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seatonfamilygleaning The Seaton family went gleaning for AFAC. They harvested and delivered over 300 pounds of fresh kale.

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On average, AFAC serves 1,600 families (3500 adults and 1500 children) per week.

The Arlington Food Assistance Center provides supplemental food assistance to Arlington County residents. Read more about our clients and client policies. You can find our most current newsletter here.

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Hunger in Arlington

MYTH: There is no hunger in Arlington.
FACT: Hunger IS a problem in Arlington.
The high cost of living here means many families simply cannot make ends meet. Learn More >

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Food Drives

Over 65% of the food AFAC distributes is donated to us. Follow the link above to learn more about organizing a food drive for AFAC.

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Plot Against Hunger (PAH)

AFAC's PAH program provides access to nutritious food for clients through donations from local gardeners and farmers and through gleaning. We promote gardening by schools, faith-based organizations, and community organizations. We seek to educate AFAC clients to the ways fresh produce can be incorporated into a healthy diet. Learn More >

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AFAC Young Professionals

Arlington Food Assistance Center Young Professionals is a group of 21-40 year olds in Arlington who raise awareness of hunger in our community and support AFAC's mission through volunteering, social, and networking events.

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AFAC Sees Record Demand

The week of Thanksgiving 2011, a record high of 1,802 families were served, 4,687 individuals.
View a video produced by a volunteer about AFAC.

 

 

 

 

 



 

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