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  • Donating food to an Arlington, Virginia, food pantry to aid those in need can be accomplished with not much more than a simple phone call. The Arlington Food Assistance Center coordinates donations and distribution of groceries to needy families in the Arlington area. Food pantries accept donations of food year-round. A list of needed items is often furnished by food pantry staff to aid in filling the shelves with necessary items.

    Arlington Food Assistance Center

    The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) accepts donations of both financial donations and grocery items. Monetary donations are tax-deductible. The AFAC website features a current list of needed food items for potential donors to review. The organization also accepts volunteers for a variety of food pantry-related projects. Donors can offer assistance by calling the food pantry and arranging a pickup for donations or by visiting the food assistance center on South Nelson Street in Arlington.

    Needed Items

    Typical items needed to stock the shelves of the Arlington Food Assistance Center include both perishable and nonperishable food items. Meat and fish items, which are collected for needy families, include tuna, spam, salmon and ham. All varieties of soups, chili and stew are also accepted. Canned beans of any variety are always accepted. Containers of pasta and peanut butter are acceptable donations at the food pantry. Both hot and cold packages of cereal are stocked on the food pantry shelves.

    Catholic Church Pantry

    The Catholic Charities Dioceses of Arlington also operates a food pantry that serves needy individuals and families in the city. The pantry accepts donations of nonperishable items year-round. Items that are typically needed at the church pantry include canned vegetables, tuna, peanut butter, canned meats, macaroni and cheese kits, instant potatoes, cereal, fruit cups and grocery store gift cards. Donations are between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily. Arrangements for pickup of donated materials can be made by contacting the church office.

    Source:

    Catholic Church Dioceses Arlington website

    Arlington Food Assistance Center website

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