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Arlington Food Assistance Center

Address
2708 S Nelson Street
Arlington, VA - 22206

Contact
(703) 845-8486
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Arlington Food Assistance Center provides supplemental nutritional food to low-income individuals and families in need. The goal is that every individual gets gallon of 1% milk one dozen eggs, one serving of protein (choice of chicken, fish, or hot dogs), one portion of fresh fruit, two portions of fresh vegetables, choice of cereal or oatmeal, choice of canned goods, choice of dry goods: rice, pasta, or dry beans, bread, and baked goods.

Hours of Operation:

Monday to Friday: 9:30a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Saturday morning: 9:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.

Eligibility:

Contact the Arlington County Social Service Agency to get a referral. Call 703-228-1300 and an intake worker will enroll you in the AFAC grocery program.
Individuals older than 60 years old should call the Department of Human Services, Arlington Area Agency on Aging at 703-225-1700 to get a referral.
Photo ID (for example: Drivers License, Passport, Arlington Public School ID, others).
Proof of address in Arlington (for example: ID card with current address, lease or utility bill, letter from Arlington public school, bank statement, others).

Please contact the office for additional information.

Tags Donations Needed: Food can be dropped off at AFAC's main warehouse: * Monday to Friday from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. * Saturday from 8:30a.m. to 1:00p.m. Most needed items (low-sodium/low-sugar): - Canned tuna - Canned soups - Canned vegetables - Canned tomatoes - Peanut butter (in plastic jars) - Cereal Please no items expired, opened, prepared or packaged in glass. Volunteers Needed: If you are a teenager who needs volunteer hours for school, scouts, or religious service, please email volunteer4afac@afac.org Please contact volunteer4afac@afac.org or 703-845-8486 if you have any questions or for more information.