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Northwest Arkansas Food Bank

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank

Bethel Heights, AR, AF

Our mission is "Nourish NWA Communities by Feeding Hungry People" We act like the central hub for food donation in the Northwest Arkansas area. We partner with about 140 other non-profits to provide for the food insecure in our community.

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ABOUT HUNGER IN NWA

No one should go hungry, yet in Northwest Arkansas over 121,000 men, women, senior citizens and children face hunger every day.

The number of hungry people has increased in the past years, but the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank continues to fight for everyone to have access to nutritious food to eat.

WHO IS FOOD INSECURE?
  • Over 121,000 people are food insecure in our four county area

  • 1 in 4 NWA Residents are food insecure

  • 14% of Senior Citizens in NWA are food insecure

  • 38% of the clients served are under the age of 18

  • 61% of students in NWA on the "Free and Reduced Meal" programs

  • Northwest Arkansas leads the state in food insecurity

  • Arkansas has the second highest rate of food insecurity in the United States - 20% of Arkansans do not know where their next meal will come from

  • Arkansas has the highest rate of senior hunger in the United States

 

HOW DOES THE FOOD BANK OPERATE?

DONATIONS ARE MADE: The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank secures donations from the food and grocery industries, government agencies, and other organizations.

FOOD IS STORED: The food that is donated or purchased is then stored in our 22,000 square foot warehouse located in Bethel Heights.

FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED: The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank arranges pick-ups with it’s 140+ member charitable agencies.

FOOD REACHES THOSE IN NEED: Donations are provided to people in need at food pantries, soup kitchens, youth programs, senior centers, schools, and emergency shelters.

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Northwest Arkansas Food Bank

Bethel Heights, AR, AF

Our mission is "Nourish NWA Communities by Feeding Hungry People" We act like the central hub for food donation in the Northwest Arkansas area. We ...

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