Arlington Food Assistance Center

Now, 30 years after its founding, the Arlington Food Assistance Center remains dedicated to its simple but critical mission of obtaining and distributing groceries, directly and free of charge, to people living in Arlington who cannot afford to purchase enough food to meet their basic needs.

While hunger might not seem to be an issue in a wealthy county like Arlington, the high cost of living here combined with the current economic situation mean that many families struggle to make ends meet. This past year, we welcomed a record of more than 100,000 family visits to our distribution sites. This rise in visits can only be addressed with your help. We hope you will consider joining our efforts by becoming a monthly donor. For as little as $10 a month you can help feed an Arlington family in need with healthy food. Supplemental groceries from AFAC mean that families can remain in their homes, workers can stay on the job, children are ready to learn, and mothers and babies have the nutrition they need.

You can help relieve the food budgets of our clients, thereby allowing them to make other necessary purchases without sacrificing their health and nutrition needs. Please consider becoming a Hunger Hero.