 Honoring Hunger Action Month
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New Food Security Strategic Plan Released
Arlington County is proud to announce the release of its second food security strategic plan. Developed in collaboration with community partners, residents and members of the Arlington Food Security Coalition, the 2026-2030 food security strategic plan identifies three overarching goals:
- Increasing access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food;
- Building a stronger food security network to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of food assistance services; and
- Raising awareness of food insecurity and available resources to build community support and drive meaningful change.
Food Security Grants Open for Applications
The FY 27 Food Security Grants are now open for applications. This grant program supports implementation of the county's Food Security Strategic Plan. This competitive grant process will award a total of $150,000 for a six-month grant term with a maximum grant award per organization of $25,000. Funds will be available for use from January through June 2027. 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and public universities are eligible to apply. The application deadline is October 5 at 10 PM. View the grant website and notice of funding availability for eligible activities, scoring rubric, reporting requirements, and grant guidelines.
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September is Hunger Action Month
Throughout Hunger Action Month, we encourage you to learn more about food insecurity, volunteer with local food assistance organizations, support community food programs and help raise awareness about available resources. Visit Arlington's Food Assistance website for information about local resources.
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Additional Information
Visit the Arlington County food assistance website for up-to-date information about resources in the community, including this flyer with food pantries open to all.
If you have questions about food security in Arlington or have information to share, please contact Stephanie Hopkins, Food Security Coordinator at shopkins@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-1065.
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