Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

Category: Food bank

Address: 2708 S Nelson St, Arlington, VA 22206, USA

Phone: +17038458486

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:30AM–1PM

Tuesday: 9:30AM–1PM

Wednesday: 9:30AM–1PM

Thursday: 9:30AM–1PM

Friday: 9:30AM–1PM

Saturday: 9–11AM

Reviews

E. Han

Jun 30, 2022

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.

Abel Lemus

Jun 7, 2022

Food is wonderful for me I can choose vegetables hi much more

Gabriela Romero

Jun 4, 2022

Thank you 😊

Jeremy Garner

May 17, 2022

This neighborhood has some of the most privileged white liberals in the country. What’s hilarious is that they claim to be liberals and the gentrification in this area has ensured that only white liberals can afford or want to live here lol.

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Questions & Answers

Is the food here free? Or selling low for low income families? Please help, my children and I are in a runt

Corpse Chan | Sep 11, 2020
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) | Sep 11, 2021

AFAC provides free groceries to Arlington residents. You can read more about receiving our services here: https://afac.org/getfood/ If you live outside of Arlington, we have a list of other food agencies that can help you based on where you live. This page also has a listing of non-food resources: https://afac.org/getfood/ If you have further questions, please call our Director of Client Services, Lily Duran, at 571-384-1440.

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Can I come volunteer here? If so when?

Ava Grace | Sep 12, 2019
Peter Skinker | Sep 12, 2019

Yes, great place to volunteer. I love it and it offers so many opportunities and ways to help people and the community

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Could I donate a whole frozen turkey?

Crunchynapkin | Sep 12, 2019
Cel Ciarniello | Sep 11, 2021

Where can I donate money

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Can someone from the food bank deliver food to a customer?

Carla Smith | Sep 12, 2018
Bob G. | Sep 12, 2018

People can pick up for 2 people if both qualify. That way you can get a friend or neighbor or family member to pick up your food and bring it to you. Hope this helps.

I need to know today shuttle. Still okay or is canceled.?

Esmirna Mendez | Sep 12, 2019
Esmirna Mendez | Sep 12, 2019

Thank you 😊

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Good afternoon, I just arrived a month ago, how or what requirements are needed to collect food, please can you guide me

Eliceth bernabe bascope | Jun 13, 2022
Jose Soto | Jun 13, 2022

Buenos días tiene que vivir en Arlington tener una dirección donde usted vive quien le puede ayudar es David el trabaja en el seec

Can I donate (sealed) baby food/formula?

Brenda M | Sep 11, 2021
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) | Sep 11, 2021

Brenda, as long as the baby food/formula is not opened or not expired, we will take them as donations. Thanks!

In addition to donations of food, do you need and/or acceptable reusable grocery shopping bags. We have accumulated a variety of bags from trade shows and other events that I have attended.

Don Wipf | Sep 11, 2021
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) | Sep 11, 2021

Hi Don, we'd be happy to accept reusable grocery shopping bags. We encourage returning clients to bring their own reusable bags when picking up groceries and we like to have some extra reusable bags on hand for first time clients who may not bring enough. They can be dropped off where we accept food donations. Thanks!

Can we donate food for Thanksgiving here?

Bob Thompson | Sep 11, 2021
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) | Sep 11, 2021

Bob, yes AFAC accepts nonperishable food donations, as well as some perishable food as well, as long as it is properly packaged. AFAC does not take in prepared foods. For Thanksgiving week, AFAC has modified hours for food donation drop offs: Monday & Tuesday - 8:30am to 4:30pm; Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday - 8:30am to 1:00pm. Thursday - Closed. For more information about food donations, visit https://afac.org/food-drive/.

A question to get us food needs us to live in arlington for the address

Filomeno Len | Sep 11, 2021
2025804129 Ortiz | Sep 11, 2021

If you have to live in Arlington

Do you accept food donations? Items such as prepacked, commercially sold pastries, fruits, small milk cartons? All unopened and unexpired. If yes, when is a good time to drop off?

Ozlem Bankoglu | Sep 11, 2021
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) | Sep 11, 2021

Ozlem, we do accept food donations that are prepackaged, unopened, and not expired. You can drop it off at our warehouse Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm or on Saturday between 8:30am and 1:00pm. Thanks! - AFAC

I just lost my job due to open heart surgery.So getting money is tough right now would I be accepted to get food here?

Eye Seven | Sep 11, 2021
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) | Sep 11, 2021

Hi Dee, AFAC provides free groceries to Arlington residents. You can read more about receiving our services here: https://afac.org/getfood/ This page has tabs that include our policies, how to get a referral, what food we give out, and a list of other social services – including a listing of food sources in case you don’t live in Arlington. If you have further questions, please call our Assistant Director of Client Services, Lily Duran, at 571-384-1440.

Hi - I have about a dozen styrofoam coolers (about a foot square). Can I donate them to AFAC?

Una Connolly | Sep 11, 2020
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) | Sep 11, 2020

Una, thank you for thinking of AFAC. Unfortunately this is an item we do not accept as donation items.

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What do I need in order to get food? Also what time do tou close on Tuesdays? Thanks

LaTonya Davis | Sep 12, 2019
Mark Beavers | Sep 12, 2019

1. Government photo id 2. Proof of Arlington residence (lease, utility bill) and 3. Referral from social worker Tuesday hours are 10am to noon, and 7-8pm

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Can I donate cooked food that needs to be refrigerated?

Rashique Mustahseen | Sep 12, 2019
Phil Moore | Sep 12, 2019

I do not believe that you can donate cooked food. They are not set up for this.

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what is your fax no for filing a claim

Pam Lafrance | Sep 12, 2019
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) | Sep 12, 2019

Hi, Pam. We don't handle claims. The Arlington Food Assistance Center is a food bank.

I have 35 boxes of cake mix, can I donate them here? If yes, when is the best time to come? Thank you.

Diane Wolland | Sep 12, 2019
Jody Williams | Sep 12, 2019

Yes you can donate the cake mix!!! Between 8 a.m. & 2 p.m.

When i can pick up the turky?

wilfredo garcia | Sep 12, 2019
Jody Williams | Sep 12, 2019

You can pick up 🦃 in between now and next Tuesday

How do i drop off food. Cans & dry goods

Bravado JV | Sep 12, 2018
Jack S | Sep 12, 2018

There is a door on the left side of the main entrance I believe the donation hours are 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday

Can someone from the food bank deliver food to a customer?

Esther Arko | Sep 12, 2018
Adil Oudi | Sep 12, 2018

I am agree with jack. I think you need the AFAC ID card in order to pick up the food. Also, you can call them in the phone number to find out if there is any possibility to have the food delivered to you. You can try. Good luck. I wish they can delivery the food to the elderly and people with disabilities who can not stop by the food bank to pick up the free food. Let me know if they can deliver, so we spread the word to whom can benefit. Thanks

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Does the food bank except foods that are frozen : a frozen turkey s

moira mazel | Sep 12, 2018
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) | Sep 12, 2018

We gladly accept frozen food as donations, as long as the food is unopened and not expired. You can drop this off to our warehouse Monday through Friday between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or Saturday between 8:30 am - 1:00pm. Thanks!

How do you qualify to get food? Couldn’t we just be hungry? I’m curious to know the requirements.

JPTV Believe it Or DONT | Sep 12, 2018
Adil Oudi | Sep 12, 2018

You have to live in Arlington county first. Just walk in and they will tell you the next step which you have to register to get a card that you scan it every time you want food once a week . first, stop by the nearest location in Arlington ( you will find those distribution center on the website) . let me know if you need more information concerning this matter. Thanks

Do the food banks still give preferential treatment to the volunteers and employees first at these food banks? I know they have on the discreet but that's not behind the purpose and intent! That's a sad practice been going on for years !

Vince Reiner | Sep 12, 2018
bob gerhard | Sep 12, 2018

That does not sound cool . Does not make sense , seriously come on man lol . Get a life Mr Liberal dude lol

What volunteer opportunities are avaliable to teens on Sundays?

Nicole Panelo | Sep 12, 2018
YUSUF ENUM | Sep 12, 2018

Call the Center for volunteer opportunities

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