Feeding America
The Feeding America network is here to help.
If you are in a situation where you need free food or free groceries, we’re here for you. The Feeding America network is in every county in the country. There are many different forms of food assistance for you and your family.
https://www.feedingamerica.org/our-work/hunger-relief-programs
Arkansas Free Food Resources
There are several food pantries and food banks in Arkansas. With help from users like you we have compiled a list of some. If you know of a listing that is not included here please submit it to our database.
SUMMER MEALS
Find a Summer Meals Site Near You
There are USDA authorized Summer Meals Sites in almost every county in Arkansas. When the last day of school is drawing near, parents and caregivers can find a summer meals site in their communities by:
Going to https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids for an interactive map that will show meal sites near you.
Calling 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (a live operator will ask for your address and give you a list of sites.)
Texting “FOOD” to 877 877 (you will be asked for your zip code and receive a list of sites in your area). The site is updated continually as more summer feeding sites are added to the program. If you go to the site and no information is available, try again closer to the last days of the school year.
https://arhungeralliance.org/programs/no-kid-hungry/afterschool-meals/
FoodFinder
FoodFinder is a food pantry locator and 501(c)(3) nonprofit that shows you when and where to get free food assistance in your area. The map on our home page is a map of food pantries and school meal locations - every pin that appears is a food assistance program nearby. Tap on one to see when they give away food!
Arkansas Food Bank
The Arkansas Food Bank is the foundation in the fight against hunger. They find pathways to connect people, resources and food to reach those in need, providing dignity, hope and a brighter future for all Arkansans.
Cooking Matters
Ending Childhood Hunger Through Healthy Food
https://cookingmatters.org/about/
The best way to make sure every kid in America has healthy food is to make sure their parents and caregivers have the support they need.
Cooking Matters is a program run by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world. Cooking Matters has been helping families lead healthier lives for 30 years.
Here are some of the ways they are helping families today.
Cooking Classes
Online Professional Development for Caregivers
Digital Content
Grocery Store Tours
Lesson Plans