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For Immediate Release
Monday, December 08, 2008
Arlington County Holiday Food Drive Dec. 8-12
County, Schools, Courts, Libraries closed in observance of Christmas & New Year's
Help "Take a Bite Out of Hunger" for the holidays -- for the more than 1,000 families who reach out for food assistance in Arlington every week... a number that is growing.
December 8-14, 2008 is "Arlington Takes a Bite Out of Hunger Week." Most major County facilities will have donation boxes for food donations to support the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). Help us help those who are in need by donating non-perishable items:
- Soups
- Cereals
- Canned Goods
- Pastas
- Peanut Butter
Where to donate
Most major County public facilities are accepting donations -- see where to donate>>>
Join us for the presentation of the collected food on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the County Board Room, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Room 307. During the Arlington County Board Chairman's formal closing of the 2008 legislative session, he will present the food donations to AFAC.
Arlington County holiday schedules
All Arlington County administrative offices, schools, public libraries and nature centers will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of Christmas and New Year's holidays. In addition:
- Many County facilities will be closed (or open with reduced hours) Friday, Dec. 26 and Friday, Jan. 2.
- Some facilities will close early Thursday, Dec. 24.
County offices, courts and schools will resume their normal schedules on Monday, Jan. 5. More information available on our holiday schedule web page -- it features details on closings, schedule changes, etc. The site also features suggestions of how you can spend the holiday!
Arlington, Va., is a world-class residential, business and tourist location that was originally part of the "10 miles square" parcel of land surveyed in 1791 to be the Nation's Capital. It is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the United States, occupying slightly less than 26 square miles. Arlington maintains a rich variety of stable neighborhoods, quality schools and enlightened land use, and received the Environmental Protection Agency's highest award for "Smart Growth" in 2002. Home to some of the most influential organizations in the world - including the Pentagon - Arlington stands out as one of America's preeminent places to live, visit and do business.
