Category: Food Insecurity

Stories about food insecurity, local food pantries and efforts to solve hunger issues in Northwest Arkansas.

How Fayetteville Businesses are Combating the Depletion of SNAP Benefits 

Canned food items in a plastic box

The food drive at the Dickson Street Bookshop collected items during the government shutdown. | Photo courtesy: Olivia Erwin. Kingfish bar, Ozark Natural Foods, Dickson Street Bookshop and Little Bread Company hosted food drives this month to donate to Fayetteville’s food pantries due to the depletion of funding for SNAP benefits.  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…Continue Reading How Fayetteville Businesses are Combating the Depletion of SNAP Benefits 

Fayetteville Food Pantry Offers Assistance for Spanish-Speaking Families

Fayetteville Food Pantry Assists Spanish-Speaking Families The Latino community makes up 8 percent of the Fayetteville population, making outreach programs like Thursday nights for Spanish-speaking families at LifeSource International important. By Sophia NeubaumThe Razorback Reporter Programs in northwest Arkansas are working to aid Latino residents by dedicating time and resources to those who experience food…Continue Reading Fayetteville Food Pantry Offers Assistance for Spanish-Speaking Families

Arkansas Ranks 3rd in Food Insecurity, Resources Assist Residents

Arkansas Ranks 3rd in Food Insecurity, Resources Assist Residents Resources in northwest Arkansas, including an on-campus food pantry and off-campus organizations, are working to combat food insecurity after the most recent U.S. Census ranked the state third for overall population food insecurity. Resources in northwest Arkansas are working to combat food insecurity after the most…Continue Reading Arkansas Ranks 3rd in Food Insecurity, Resources Assist Residents