- Address
- 2708 S. Nelson Street, Arlington, VA 22206
- Phone
- (703) 845-8486
- Website
- afac.org/getfood/
Who qualifies & what to bring
- Service area
- Arlington County. Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
- ID
- A photo ID of any kind. It doesn't have to be a driver's license.
- Proof
- They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill).
In their words: “Must be a resident of Arlington County. Must provide photo ID and proof of current address. Referral from a social service agency, school, or other partnering agency is required to receive food on a continuing basis; visitors without a referral can only receive food once.”
This is our best read of what Arlington Food Assistance Center has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.
Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)
Arlington Food Assistance Center at 2708 S. Nelson Street, Arlington, VA provides free food (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:30 AM – 1 PM · Tue, Thu: 6 PM – 7 PM · Sat: 9 AM – 11 AM ET). Walk in, no appointment needed. Must be a resident of Arlington County. Must provide photo ID and proof of current address. Referral from a social service agency, school, or other partnering agency is required to receive food on a continuing basis; visitors without a referral can only receive food once.
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