Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)
St. Michael's actively supports the mission of Arlington Food Assistance Center to feed our neighbors in need by providing dignified access to nutritious supplemental groceries. Food insecurity is an ongoing problem for many residents in Arlington. Since the beginning of COVID-19, AFAC has experienced a 45% increase in referrals. Through financial contributions, volunteer shifts at the warehouse, and food drives, St. Michael's partners with AFAC in serving the greater Arlington community.
Engagement Opportunities:
Sign up here for a Saturday afternoon volunteer opportunity at the AFAC warehouse, 2708 S. Nelson Street. Join us on the first Saturday of the month from 1:00-2:30. Volunteers meet at the AFAC warehouse and bag produce, rice, beans for later distribution to clients. Volunteers must be at least twelve years old, wear close-toed shoes, and a hat or hair net.
More details on AFAC and opportunities to volunteer are at afac.org.
Recent Events:
On March 3rd, Danielle Rampton of AFAC presented an overview of their mission and activities to the parish at the coffee hour following the 9:30am service. She presented how AFAC is meeting the significant increase in need for weekly food distribution; how AFAC distributes food throughout the county; and volunteer opportunities for all ages.
For the holidays, we collected low-sugar cereal, canned tuna, and canned chicken to support AFAC.
In the past year, St. Michael's has volunteered at the AFAC distribution center, monthly. Cumulatively, our yearly volunteer time is over 200 hours. We also donated nearly 800 pounds of cereal and canned goods through food drives.
Contact: Terri Katon or Linda Kelleher.
