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Food programs in Arkansas

12 programs, listed by name. Hours and services change, so call or check the program’s website before you go.

  1. Arkansas Food Bank

    Food Bank

    Address
    4301 W 65th St., Little Rock, AR 72209
    Phone
    501-565-8121
    Hours
    Mon 9:00pm-5:00pm, Tue-Fri 8:00am- 5:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Contact page · Directions

    More about this program

    ​The Arkansas Foodbank collaborates with a network of over 400 partner agencies across 33 counties in central and southern Arkansas. These agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and schools, all working together to provide food assistance to individuals and families in need. "The Arkansas Foodbank serves several Arkansas counties by providing an affordable and credible food source for local agencies serving hungry people in the state."

    FB: @KansasFoodbank

  2. Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

    Food Bank

    Address
    3414 One Place, Jonesboro, AR, 72404
    Phone
    870-932-3663
    Hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    ​The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partners with more than 140 charitable agencies and programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, special care facilities, and senior citizen centers, to provide approximately 119,000 meals each week across 12 counties in Northeast Arkansas. "The Food Bank's Core Food Distribution Program accepts donated bulk food, that would otherwise be destroyed from local and national manufacturers, retailers and growers. This food is then redistributed to charitable."

    FB: @FoodBankofNortheastArkansas, IG: @foodbankofnea

  3. Good Neighbor Food Cupboard

    Food Pantry

    Address
    320 Grand Ave, Diamond City, AR, 72644
    Phone
    870-371-0040
    Hours
    Wed 8:45am-11:45am
    Who can get food
    If you want to find more information please call Sharon Kish (870-422-2032) or Jean Hurtt (870-371-0040).
    Accessibility
    Unknown at this time.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "The GNFC operates a food pantry which is located in Diamond City, AR. It was organized when area churches joined together to provide an answer to pressing need for a central location for food distribution to those in need in our community."

    FB: @GoodNeighborFoodCupboard

  4. Harvest Reginal Food Bank

    Food Bank

    Address
    3120 E. 19th St., Texarkana, AR 71854
    Phone
    870-774-1398
    Hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Contact page · Directions

    More about this program

    "We accept and distribute food that is served at local food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, schools and other agencies that provide hunger relief."

    FB: @HarvestTexarkanaRegionalFoodBank

  5. Interfaith Help Service

    Food Pantry

    Address
    512 Champagnolle Rd, El Dorado, AR 71730
    Phone
    870-862-2294
    Hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
    Who can get food
    Unknown at this time.
    Accessibility
    Unknown at this time.

    Directions

    More about this program

    "Interfaith Help Service is a multi-agency nonprofit food pantry and assistance service for the needy in Union County Arkansas."

    FB: @InterfaithHelpServices

  6. Jane B Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry - University of Arkansas Food Pantry

    Student Food Pantry, Community Garden

    Address
    342 N Stadium Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701
    Phone
    479-575-7693
    Hours
    Mon 11:00am-3:00pm, Wed 3:00pm-6:00pm, Thurs 10:00am-2:00pm
    Who can get food
    Serves anyone with a U of A or UAMS ID and their household: Students, staff and faculty, as well as university retirees, Chartwells employees, and temporary or hourly employees.
    Accessibility
    At the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry, there are doors propped open, wide doorways, signage and written materials in many different languages, food delivery and lockers (ADA accessible), located near public transportation, and volunteers available to help reach, lift and carry items.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    The Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle food pantry is a student-led emergency food assistance program, striving to serve clients with balanced meals through non-perishables and fresh produce from their own garden. They have canned proteins, beans, vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, oatmeal, snack bars, soups, etc. They also have personal hygiene items like shower products, menstrual supplies, etc. They have fresh produce available from our garden including cherry tomatoes, kale, squash, banana peppers, egg plant, etc. They also have a food recovery resource program that operates out of the pantry called Razorback Food Recovery. This programs provides the pantry with varied fresh product.

    IG: @fullcircle_foodpantry

  7. Let Our Violence End- L.O.V.E. Inc.

    Food Pantry

    Address
    14036 Sardis Rd, Shannon Hills, AR, 72103
    Phone
    501-516-1602
    Hours
    Sun 10:00am-2:00pm
    Who can get food
    Uhnknown at this time.
    Accessibility
    Drive-by food pantry.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    Food pantry serves Shannon Hills, Arkansas with the help of thoughtful food donations from local and national businesses in the area.

    FB: @HealingWatersOutreachAndWorshipCenter

  8. Loaves n' Fishes Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    788 N. Curtis Ave., Pea Ridge, AR, 72751
    Phone
    479-451-9333
    Hours
    Every Tues 9:00am-11:00am, 1st & 3rd Wed 4:00pm-6:00pm, Every Sat 9:00am-11:00am
    Who can get food
    Please make an appointment before visiting.
    Accessibility
    Unknown at this time.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "Our food pantry distributes food to those in need in our community, as well as household need."

    FB: @Loaves-n-Fishes

  9. Mission Outreach Of Northeastern AR, Inc

    Soup Kitchen

    Address
    901 E Lake St, Paragould, AR, 72450
    Phone
    870-236-8080
    Hours
    Breakfast: 5:30am-7:00am, Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm, Dinner: 5:00pm-6:00pm
    Who can get food
    Residents staying at Mission Outreach can get a food box once a month, however, you must have a Greene county ID. We are a USDA food pantry.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "Mission Outreach runs a soup kitchen 365 days a year. We serve three hot meals daily to residents as well as to anyone else in the community that walks in for a meal. Our times never vary so people can always count on a meal."

    FB: @MissionOutreachofNortheastArkansas,Inc., IG: @missionoutreachnea

  10. Project HOPE Food Bank

    Food Bank

    Address
    914b Gaines Ave, Hot Springs, AR, 71901
    Phone
    501-623-3663
    Hours
    Mon-Thurs 10:00am-2:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    ​Project HOPE Food Bank collaborates with over 70 agencies and distributes more than 100,000 pounds of food each month to combat food insecurity in Central Arkansas. "At Project HOPE Food Bank, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, we are dedicated to serving Central Arkansas by providing access to nutritious foods for nutritious foods for seniors, children, and families in need. Serves agencies in seven Arkansas counties: Garland, Hot Springs, Montgomery, Pike, Pulaski, Saline, and Union."

    FB: @ProjectHOPEFoodPantry

  11. River Valley Regional Food Bank

    Food Bank

    Address
    1617 S. Zero St, Fort Smith, AR, 72901
    Phone
    479-785-0582
    Hours
    Mon-Thurs 6:30am -5:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    The River Valley Regional Food Bank collaborates with over 190 member agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other nonprofits, to distribute food to those in need across an eight-county area in West Central Arkansas. "Our mission: to solicit, store and distribute food and related products through a network of private, not-for-profit organizations while providing service programming that feed and assist those in the River Valley in need and raising public awareness about hunger and food banking’s role in alleviating it."

    FB:: @RiverValleyRegionalFoodBank

  12. Yellville Area Food Closet

    Food Pantry

    Address
    2191 Highway 62 , Yellville, AR, 72687
    Phone
    870-449-8797
    Hours
    Thurs 8:30am-12:00pm
    Who can get food
    Bring ID each visit, all family members must be added to your file, and all income must be reported.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "The GNFC operates a food pantry which is located in Diamond City, AR. It was organized when area churches joined together to provide an answer to pressing need for a central location for food distribution to those in need in our community."

    FB: @YellvilleAreaFoodCloset