ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington Charities, the city’s largest provider of supplemental food assistance, has officially announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind After-Hours Grocery Pickup Program. This expansion is made possible by the installation of 18 energy-efficient, refrigerated and frozen smart lockers, allowing the organization to serve residents around the clock.
Bridging the Access Gap
For decades, Arlington Charities has served as a cornerstone of the community, distributing nearly 3 million pounds of food in 2025 alone. However, traditional distribution hours often posed a barrier for shift workers, hourly employees, and students.
The new locker system, funded by a generous grant from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, directly addresses these challenges by providing a secure, temperature-controlled environment for pre-selected grocery orders.
Technology-Driven Solutions
Located at 811 Secretary Drive, the new installation consists of nine frozen and nine refrigerated containers. The 18-locker combination is designed to support up to nine full orders per day, with the potential to serve more than 8,000 individuals annually…