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Arlington Food Assistance Center

Opens today 9:30 AM ET
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Address
2708 S. Nelson Street, Arlington, VA 22206
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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)

Sun ·
Mon 9:30 AM – 1 PM
Tue 9:30 AM – 1 PM · 6 PM – 7 PM
Wed 9:30 AM – 1 PM
Thu 9:30 AM – 1 PM · 6 PM – 7 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 1 PM
Sat 9 AM – 11 AM

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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Arlington Food Assistance Center

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