Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

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4.7

( 8 reviews )

Grocery, Specialty Food, Delis

Closed 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM See Hours

2708 S Nelson St, Arlington, VA 22206, United States

+1 7038-458-486

Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is a non-profit organization located in Arlington, Virginia. Their mission is to distribute groceries to individuals and families in need within their community. AFAC provides weekly supplemental groceries, holiday meals, and emergency food assistance to those who are struggling to make ends meet. The organization also offers nutrition education and advocacy programs to help promote healthy habits. With the help of volunteers and generous donations, AFAC is able to serve thousands of households each year. They strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for their clients, ensuring that all individuals have access to nutritious food. The Arlington Food Assistance Center is an essential resource for the community and plays a crucial role in reducing food insecurity in the area.

Amenities and More

Delivery
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Accepting new volunteers
Eligibility requirement

Reviews

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That guy andrew

March 22, 2024

I went for the first time this past Tuesday with my partner. Marianne the middle aged woman with light brown hair at the front desk who checks people in, gave us attitude about our ID’s not having a current address in Arlington on file. We brought our lease agreement as instructed by social services and she proceeded to insist we need to have the ID’s with the current address. Social services explicitly stated that we could bring our lease agreement and we did. Once my partner mentioned we have an account on file, she finally checked after she tried to have us as a walk-in. She could’ve done that in the first place. That customer service right there put a bad taste in my mouth, with how much we proved that we do have an account on file for AFAC. That was a frustrating experience right there.

Erin wichmann (erin quinn)

March 22, 2024

I want to say THANK YOU to all the people involved in this worthy work. My family and I have been blessed with your beautiful work and your big heart. Thanks again!!!

-fox- -rod-

March 22, 2024

Volunteers and staff are very helpful and friendly. Food is very good to help with my weekly food budget.

Desmond

March 22, 2024

Volunteer, I’ve volunteered at AFAC several times and I don’t feel like I’m helping the community and the less fortunate since the food were giving them is ultra processed and not healthy since most of the people I’ve given food too are very overweight. The other thing I dislike about AFAC is that a lot of the fresh food they use is expired and moldy. Do better afac with what food you ask for in donations you should ask for low sugar less ultra processed foods. Back in 2016 I volunteered there with my church and I actually thought I would be actually helping out the less fortunate but no. We were there to bag frozen chickens and measure beans and rice and honestly I felt like I’m giving my time to do something that the people at AFAC are too lazy to do it totally changed my view of AFAC. I left feeling angry that I spent 2 hours not helping people but bagging and measuring food.

Chris nuckels

March 22, 2024

Always caring volunteers. They also have people there that share helpful information about other community services such as transportation and health care. This is a wonderful place. No one looks down on you for being in need like at some other places I've been too before.

Nadine pineda

March 22, 2024

All the Volunteers have an excellent attitude , treat us with to much love !!God bless everyone form Afac !! And keep them find some food for us , Thanks from the bottom of my heart ♥!!

Kayla colby

March 22, 2024

Would be nice if they picked up so i knew the donation hours. And would be nice if they actually took food when i brought it to them. But i brought it outside donation hours and did not want to take them even though the warehouse and office was open. So had to dump the food. What a waste.

Conrad hill

March 22, 2024

Happy to receive the food items from AFAC. I like being surprised by the variety of items, especially the fresh produce. Also special treats for dessert make a meal extra special.