Food

Arlington Public Schools Food Services

General information regarding APS Food Services can be found here: Food and Nutrition Services

Arlington Public Schools has been fortunate to provide additional food resources during the pandemic periods. This summer, grab and go meals will NOT be offered. For students attending summer school:

• Elementary school students attending APS summer school will receive free breakfast and lunch.
• Secondary students attending APS summer school will NOT receive free or reduced breakfast or lunch unless they qualify for Free/Reduced meals by June 30. If you are unsure if your family qualifies, you can contact Food Services at (703) 228-6160. Students attending summer school can still apply online here until June 30.
• APS encourages all families who believe they may be eligible for free and reduced meal benefits for the 2024-2025 School Year to apply online in August for the new school year.
• Students attending Barcroft, Drew, Carlin Springs, Randolph, and Barrett are the exception to this because these schools qualify for community eligibility provision.

The Many Ways to Receive Information About Food Resources in Arlington

Website: Food resources in Arlington

Map: Arlington Food Assistance Map

Flyer for food resources in Arlington: This flyer (in English & Spanish) lists all food pantries in Arlington open to all. Food assistance flyer is available in various languages: አማርኛ (Amharic), Монгол (Mongolian), Русский (Russian), Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese),  عربى (Arabic), درى (Dari),  اردو (Urdu) , ትግሪኛ (Tigrinya) , 한국인 (Korean)

Text: To receive information on where to obtain food, text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877.

Call: To receive information on where to obtain food, call (703) 228-1300.

Food Resources by Day of the Week

Monday-Saturday: Arlington Food Assistance Center, 2708 S. Nelson St., Monday – Friday 9:00-1:00 pm, Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6:00-7:00 pm, and Saturday 9:00-12:00 pm. You may pick up food once a week. You must have referral to get food. To get a referral: Call the Arlington Department of Human Services at 703-228-1300 or talk to your school social worker before the end of the school year. Bring a photo ID and proof of your Arlington address with you to pick up food for the first time, when you’ll be given an AFAC client card. AFAC will not share your information with anyone. If the weather is bad, check www.afac.org before you go.

AFAC options open to all in Arlington (must pick one):

• Headquarters (S. Nelson St.): Mon-Fri 9:00-1 pm
• Headquarters (S. Nelson St.): Tues & Thurs evenings 6-7 pm
• Headquarters (S. Nelson St.): Sat 9-12 am
• Clarendon United Methodist Church – 606 N. Irving St. – Saturdays, 8:30 – 10:30 am
• Arlington Mill Community Center – 909 S Dinwiddie St. – Mondays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
• Gilliam Place Apartments- 918 S. Lincoln St. – Mondays, 4-5:30 pm
• Gates of Ballston Community Center– 4108 4th St N. – Fridays, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Daily Option: Arlington Assembly of God dinners – Mon-Fri: 5-6:30 pm

Monday:

• AFAC distribution (see info above) at

• • Arlington Mill Community Center – 909 S Dinwiddie St. – Mondays, 9:30 – 11:30 am
  • Gilliam Place Apartments- 918 S. Lincoln St. – Mondays, 4-5:30 pm

Tuesday:

• Charles Borromeo, 3304 Washington Blvd., 10 a.m. – noon. No referral needed.

Wednesday:

• Our Lady Queen of Peace, 2700 S. 19th St., 8:30-11:30 am. No referral needed. AND
• Arlington Bridge Builders, 790 S. Carlin Springs Rd. 1–3 pm AND
• LOMAX Zion AME, 2704 24th Rd S, Wednesday 12-2 pm

Thursday:

• 1st and 2nd of the month at Salvation Army, 518 S. Glebe Rd., 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. or until supplies run out. AND
• Arlington Bridge Builders, 790 S. Carlin Springs Rd. 10 am – 3 pm

Friday:

• AFAC distribution (see info above) at Gates of Ballston Community Center– 4108 4th St N. Fridays, 11:00 AM – 1:00 pm

Saturday:

• AFAC distribution (see info above) at
  • Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving St., 8:30-10:30 am, for families in North Arlington;
  • Headquarters – 2708 S. Nelson St., 9-12  pm AND
• Arlington Bridge Builders, 790 S. Carlin Springs Rd. 10 am – 3 pm AND
• Capital Area Food Bank:
  • 2nd Saturday at Mt. Olivet Church, 1500 N. Glebe Rd – 11-1 pm
  • 3rd Saturday at Mt. Olive Church, 1601 13th S. 10 am – 2 pm
  • 4th Sat. at Arlington Mill, 909 S. Dinwiddie St. 8:30 – 10:30 am

Additional Food Resources

SNAP food benefits: You may be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funds for food during the pandemic. Call Arlington County at 703-228-1300 for more information.  Apply over the phone at 1-855-635-4370 or apply online at https://commonhelp.virginia.gov; in English or Spanish

WIC Benefits: Nutrition support for moms, babies, and young children. Call (7030 228-1260 or apply at www.myvawic.org