Community Resources for Families

Arlington County’s Department of Human Services (DHS) provides assistance with food, housing, healthcare, mental health, and family support to residents in need.

Address: 2100 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204

Phone: (703) 228-1300

 Free and Reduced Lunch 

• Families may apply for reduced-price or free meal benefits using this link in English and Spanish. 
• Contact Food & Nutrition Services Office: 703-228-8000 option 4

Free Hot Meals for APS Families

• When: Mon–Fri, 5:30–7:30 p.m., starting Thu, Nov. 6
• Where: Yorktown, Washington-Liberty, and Wakefield High Schools (cafeterias)
• Meals: 250 per day at each location, served on a first-come, first-served basis
• Who: APS students and families, no one in need will be turned away
• Note: No meals on Veterans Day, Tue, Nov. 11
• Optional: Complete this form to help us plan and meet community needs

View the flyer | Spanish| አማርኛ | Монгол | العربية

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Update– Oct. 30, 2025

• The Commonwealth of Virginia has announced Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance, which is expected to provide pro-rated weekly benefits to eligible households (current SNAP recipients) starting in November. More information on VENA is available here: VENA.

Food Pantries Open to All Flyer

• • English/Spanish | Ingles/Español, አማርኛ (Amharic), عربى (Arabic), Монгол (Mongolian)

Food Assistance Tri-Fold Brochures

• • • Food Assistance Brochure (English), Food Assistance Brochure (Spanish)

Community Resources 

• Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)
  • Groceries with a Referral. from an Arlington County social service agency, social worker at your school.

Arlington Free Clinic

Provides free medical care and health services to uninsured adults in Arlington.Address: 2921 11th St. South, Arlington, VA 22204

Phone: (703) 979‑1400

The Children’s Behavioral Health Bureau assists Arlington children and adolescents in overcoming their mental health challenges. We work with children and adolescents who experience stress, anxiety, substance use, feelings of hopelessness, depression, and other behavioral and emotional challenges.

Address: 2100 Washington Blvd., 3rd Floor, Arlington, VA 22204

Phone: 703‑228‑1560 for Same Day Access / Intakes

The Housing Division provides information and resources to help low-income individuals and families find affordable housing in Arlington. These include grants and vouchers to cover a portion of monthly rent payments, apartment search tools and a listing of affordable units throughout the County. We also provide information for tenants and landlords.

• Housing Grants 
• Affordable Units
• Housing Choice Voucher Programs 
• Eviction Prevention

Address: 2100 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22204

Phone: 703‑228‑3765

Arlington County’s Parks & Recreation department offers parks, community & nature centers, recreational programs (for all ages), camps, classes, indoor/outdoor facilities, and nature resources.

Address: 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 414, Arlington, VA 22201

Phone: (703) 228-4747

Early‑childhood classes and play groups for toddlers and caregivers.

Address: 300 North Park Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

Phone: (703) 228‑4747