| Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

Programs

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Backpack Program Provides food for hungry children on the weekends when other resources are not available.

Volunteers taking inventory of donated food

Commodity Distribution Program Eligible families and individuals can receive food free of charge at mobile pantry distributions held at central locations in each county.

volunteers packing food boxes

Food Pantry Network The Food Bank partners with more than 140 charitable agencies and programs to provide 119,000 meals each week.

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Fresh Produce Program The Food Bank is committed to providing fresh fruits and vegetables to families and individuals in need.

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Senior Food Pantry Food pantries located in area senior citizens centers supply supplemental food to seniors at risk of hunger.

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Special Events The Food Bank hosts a number of events and campaigns throughout the year to support our mission.

News

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Receives Grant from the BNSF Railway Foundation for the Backpack Program

February 13, 2024

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Receives Grant from Farm Credit Mid-America

February 6, 2024

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Receives Summit Cares Grant Funding

November 1, 2023

Upcoming Events

Jun. 19 2025 St. Francis County Commodity Distribution - Forrest City 8-10 a.m. or until food runs out

Larry S. Bryant Wellness Center & Sports Complex

2510 South Washington Street

Forrest City, AR 72335

Jul. 2 2025 Crittenden County Commodity Distribution - West Memphis 9-11 a.m. or until food runs out

406 South Avalon Street

West Memphis, AR 72301

Jul. 9 2025 Woodruff County Commodity Distribution – Cotton Plant 4-6 p.m.

Cotton Plant Food Pantry

Cotton Plant, AR 72036

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