What We Do

HOW DOES THE FOOD BANK WORK?
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DONATIONS ARE MADE

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas secures donations from the food and grocery industries, government agencies, individuals, and other organizations.

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FOOD IS STORED

The food that is donated or purchased is then stored in our 56,000 square-foot distribution facility in Jonesboro.

food DISTRIBUTED
FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas arranges pickups and deliveries to its 140 partner agencies and programs.

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FOOD REACHES THOSE IN NEED

Donations are provided to people in need at food pantries, soup kitchens, youth programs, senior centers, schools, college campuses, and emergency shelters.

 

Programs

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Backpack Program Provides food for hungry children on the weekends when other resources are not available.
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Commodity Distribution Program Eligible families and individuals can receive food free of charge at mobile pantry distributions held at central locations in each county.
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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.