PLEASE NOTE: If you are aware of additional food pantries in the state of Arkansas that are not listed on this master list, please make a post about them. Try to give detailed information like you find below. We will add that information into the master list.
Arkansas Food Pantries
NowThatsCookin.Com understands that there are times people are in need. And one of the biggest needs of individuals and most especially families, is food. Keeping food on the table is taken for granted so many times, but it is when a family starts having issues fulfilling that basic need, that it no longer is taken for granted.
To that end, we do a couple of things.
First, we help promote special events at no charge, that have a food tie in and most especially a charitable food tie in. So when we become aware of events such as food drives, food pantry charity events, etc... we do what we can to help promote those events and do that at no charge to the event.
Secondly, we have launched this information section in regards to local food pantries, their locations, hours of operation, etc...
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Arkansas 211
Referral website for various resources and services statewide.
http://211arkansas.org/
AMERICAN RED CROSS - NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CHAPTER
AMERICAN RED CROSS - CALL CENTER
(888) 737-4306 Emergency
Services offered: Provides emergency food and food vouchers after a disaster.
Intake: Call for information.
Fees:No fee for service.
Eligibility:No requirements.
Hours:8:00am to 4:30pm, Mon. - Fri.
Documents:None required.
Medical insurance:None required.
Services:Emergency Food, Food Vouchers
Site description:Call Center (not located in AR) assists with single family fire or emergency situations in counties not served directly by local chapters.
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Family Services Resource List
http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/sgFamily.html
USDA Commodities
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Office of Human Concern Family Resource Center
USDA Commodities(TEFAP) is a free program offered to US citizens that provides food every 30 days. Office of Human Concern Family Resource Center serves Benton county. Do you qualify for USDA Commodities? Find out by calling 479-936-9795
BENTONVILLE
Bentonville Nazarene Church Food Pantry
107 NW 3rd Street
Bentonville - AR 72712
479-273-2132
This is a food pantry. Serves Benton County, Arkansas. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID.
Pantry hours: Monday: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Christ the King Lutheran Church
406 W. Central Avenue
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)271-7117
Services offered: Food Pantry
First Presbyterian Church
901 Northeast J Street
Bentonville, AR - 72712
479-273-5450
Provides a food pantry. Pantry hours: Saturday: 9:00am - 11:00am
Helping Hands
320 Airport Road
Bentonville, AR - 72712
479-273-2511
Provides a food pantry. Serves Benton County Residents. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID and Social Security card. Pantry hours: Monday thru Friday 12:00 pm - 3:00pm
New Beginnings of NW Arkansas
505 Southeast Main Street
Bentonville, AR - 72712
479-616-1811
Provides a food pantry. Serves Rogers, Bentonville, Springdale, and surrounding cities and areas within NW Arkansas. Pantry hours: Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm and Mondays through Fridays by Appointment.
Radiant Life Church and Community Thrift Store
706B South Main
Bentonville, AR - 72712
479-464-9400
Provides a food pantry. Serves Bentonville, AR. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID, proof of income and proof of residency. Pantry hours: Monday and Thursday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
The StoreHouse at Bethel Baptist Church
2907 N Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR - 72712
479-273-2759
http://www.foodpantries.org/li/the-storehouse-at-bethel-baptist-church
Hours are 9-11 on Tuesday mornings if closed on a holiday, sign will be posted weeks prior to closing we serve north Bentonville, Bella Vista, and Missouri
BERRYVILLE
Berryville New Lif Evangelistic Center
320 Berry Street
Berryville, AR - 72616
870-423-7214
Provides a food pantry. Serves Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison and Newton Counties in Arkansas. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID. Pantry hours: Monday:1:00pm - 3:00pm, Tues: 10:00am - 7:00pm, Wednesdays 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Thursday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
CENTERTON
Servants Heart of Northwest Arkansas
421 W Centerton Blvd
Centerton, AR - 72719
479-616-1729
http://www.foodpantries.org/li/servants-heart-of-northwest-arkansas
Provides food, household goods, etc to anyone in need. No documentation required. Pantry hours are: Wed 11am-12:30pm, 1st,2nd and 3rd Saturdays 11am-12:30pm. Appointments welcome Sun-Sat.
DECATUR
Decatur Care
1104 School Avenue
Decatur, AR - 72722
479-752-3514
Provides a food pantry. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID, proof of income. Pantry hours: Mondays through Fridays 9:00am - 1:00pm
Decatur Care - United Methodist Church
171 North Main Street
Decatur, AR - 72722
479-752-3551
Provides a food pantry. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID, proof of income. Pantry hours: Mondays through Fridays 9:00am - 1:00pm
GRAVETTE
Feed My Sheep Food Pantry
603 1st Avenue, SW
Gravette, AR - 72736
479-787-6700
Provides a food pantry. Serves Northwest Arkansas, Northeast Oklahoma, and Southwest Missouri. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID. Must complete a brief application form, and if applicable, the birth date and name of family members. Pantry hours: Tuesdays 9:00am - 12:00pm and Thursday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm...
LOWELL
Lowell Assembly of God Church
504 McLure Avenue
Lowell, AR - 72745
479-633-8888
Provides a food pantry. Pantry hours: Third Saturday every month: 10:00am - 11:45am
First Baptist Church of Lowell
409 Johnson Avenue
Lowell, AR - 72745
479-640-2158
Provides a food pantry. Serves Residents of Lowell, Arkansas. Documentation Required: Proof of residency. Pantry hours: 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month
PEA RIDGE
Pea Ridge Church of Christ Food Pantry
932 N Curtis ave.
Pea Ridge, AR
serving from 5-7 pm every Sunday .
Large box of meat and non perishable items per family.
Limit one visit per month
Pea Ridge Ministerial Alliance
1300 North Davis Street
Pea Ridge, AR - 72751
479-451-8322
Provides a food pantry. Serves Garfield, Gateway, Pea Ridge, AR. . Documentation Required: Drivers license and proof of residency.
PRARIE GROVE
First Presbyterian Church
208 East Bush Street
Prairie Grove, AR - 72753
479-409-3667
Provides a food pantry. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID, proof of income and Social Security card. Pantry hours: First Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
ROGERS
Bible Holiness Church
11513 Walkenbach Road
Rogers, AR - 72756
479-925-1450
Provides a food pantry.
Centro Cristiano Assemblea De Dios
2121 South 1st Street
Rogers, AR - 72758
479-631-2259
Provides a food pantry. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID, proof of income. Pantry hours: Wednesdays and Fridays 8:00am - 4:00pm
Charity Southern Baptist Church
2901 West Olive Street
Rogers, AR - 72756
479-636-8906
Provides a food pantry. Pantry hours: Tuesdays 9:00am - 11:30pm
First Christian Church
905 South 13th Street
Rogers, AR - 72758
479-636-2230
Provides a food pantry. Pantry hours: Tuesdays 9:00am - 12:00pm
First Church of The Nazarene
4911 West Pleasant Grove
Rogers, AR - 72756
479-636-1050
Provides a food pantry. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID and Social Security card. Pantry hours: Wednesdays 10:00am - 2:00pm
Grace United Methodist Church
1801 South Dixieland Road
Rogers, AR - 72758
479-636-7045
Provides a food pantry. Serves Benton and Washington Counties. Documentation Required: Bring I.D. Pantry hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
New Hope Community Outreach Center
1221 East New Hope Road
Rogers, AR - 72758
479-631-1605
Provides a food pantry. Serves Benton county. Documentation Required: Proof of income. Drivers license or photo ID. Pantry hours: Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00am - 2:00pm
Peace Lutheran Church
805 West Olrich Street
Rogers, AR - 72756
479-636-2140
Provides a food pantry. Serves Rogers, AR. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID. Proof of residency. Pantry hours: Monday and Thursday: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Redemption Ministries
3202 West New Hope Rd
Rogers, AR - 72758
479-633-9000
Provides a food pantry. Our pantry hours of operation are: Thursdays 9am-11am.
Rogers Christian Church
2501 W. Oak Street.
Rogers, AR - 72758
479-636-9067
Provides a food pantry. Serves Rogers, AR. Pantry hours: Mondays through Fridays 8:00am - 5:00pm. We give out one bag (walmart plastic bag) of non-perishable food (canned and boxed items) per family, once a month. The pantry is located in the church office (Rogers Christian Church), which is a converted house situated in front of our multipurpose gym building. (2501
Samaritan Community Center
1211 West Hudson Road
Rogers, AR - 72756
479-636-4198
Provides a food pantry. Serves Springdale, AR. Pantry hours: Tuesdays through Thursdays 9:00am - 11:30am
St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry
1413 W Poplar Street
Rogers, AR - 72756
479-636-4020 ex
http://www.foodpantries.org/li/st-vincent-de-paul-food-pantry
Across from the main entrance of the church. CURRENT HOURS: Mondays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Tuesdays from 10:00 am to Noon, Thursdays from 9-11 am, and Saturdays from 9-11 am.
SILOAM SPRINGS
Manna Center
196 E Kenwood St
Siloam Springs, AR - 72761
(479) 524-9825
Only Believe Tabernacle
1700 A South Pointe
Siloam Springs, AR - 72761
479-790-3678
Provides a food pantry. Serves Siloam Springs, AR. Pantry hours: Tuesday and Thursday: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
SPRINGDALE
Bread of Life
206 West Johnson Avenue
Springdale, AR - 72764
479-751-4610
Provides a food pantry. Serves Washington County. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID, proof of residency. Pantry hours: Wednesdays and Thursday: 9:00 am - 11:30am
Christian United Food Pantry - Springdale Christian Church
714 West Huntsville Avenue
Springdale, AR - 72766
479-756-5687
Provides a food pantry. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID, proof of income, proof of residency. Pantry hours: Monday: 9:00am - 12:00pm, Thursday: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
First United Methodist Church
•When Wednesday's: 10:45am
•Where First United Methodist Church, 206 W. Johnson, Springdale, AR
•Cost Free
•Age limit All ages
Daily Bread, a ministry of the First United Methodist Church in Springdale, provides a free meal to anyone every Wednesday from 10:45-12:15 at the church. The church is located at 206 W. Johnson Ave. in Springdale. Daily Bread, in accordance with Federal law, is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. All are welcome.
Mercy Center of NWA - Mercy and Grace Cathedrial
5185 Apple Road
Springdale, AR - 72762
479-444-7540
Provides a food pantry. Serves Washington County. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID and proof of residency. Pantry hours: Tuesdays 10:00am - 2:00pm
Mission of Northwest Arkansa - Reach - First Baptist Church
1709 Johnson Road
Springdale, AR - 72762
479-756-7151
Provides a food pantry. Serves Arkansas. Pantry hours: Call on Thursday for appointments for Monday. Clients are seen Monday: 9:30am - 11:10am.
Ozark Food Bank
4332 June Self Dr
Springdale, AR - 72764
(479) 872-8774
http://www.foodpantries.org/li/ozark-food-bank
Restoration Center - Victory Church
3598 South 48th Street
Springdale, AR - 72762
479-751-7926
Provides a food pantry. Serves Washington and Benton County. Documentation Required: Birth certificate for children in household, drivers license or photo ID, proof of income and Social Security card. Pantry hours: Apply on 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month: 9:00am - 9:50am.
Saint Gabriels Anglican Church
1803 West Emma Avenue
Springdale, AR - 72762
479-756-5074
Provides a food pantry. Serves Washington county.
Saint Raphael Catholic Church
1386 South West End Street
Springdale, AR - 72764
479-756-6711
Provides a food pantry. Serves Springdale, AR. Documentation Required: Drivers license or photo ID. Pantry hours: Tuesdays 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Thursday: 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Saturday: 10:00pm - 11:00am
