Omnibus bill includes big policy wins for Arkansas’s children

Overall, we’re relieved to see that some key provisions will make life measurably better for Arkansas’s children.

It’s Past Time for Congress to Address Food Insecurity: Families Need the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Passed Now

No child should go hungry no matter where they live, what they look like, or how much their parents earn. Everyone deserves to have access to nutritious food to ensure they can achieve their full potential.

Why does Arkansas make it hard for some families to get food?

Arkansas is one of only nine states that have the most restrictive asset limit possible under federal law.

Eliminating Needed Access to Food Programs This Summer Hurts Kids

All children and families, regardless of race, ethnicity, or where they live, deserve access to high-quality affordable foods. Unfortunately, when the COVID-19 pandemic started, families in poverty and on the […]

Schools key to ensuring many children get the nutritious meals they need to thrive

Kasey Porchia comes from a family of educators. Her mother, father, and aunts were teachers, coaches, and paraprofessionals who had a profound effect on why she chose education as her […]

Seniors are Among Most Vulnerable for Food Insecurity

Linda is 72 years old. She doesn’t work anymore, and she takes care of her 54-year-old son who lives with her and is fully disabled. He has special dietary needs […]

WIC is a lifeline, and improving the program would benefit many

Mary’s oldest daughter loves to hike, so they travel Arkansas together, hiking on different paths around the state. They then return home to Crossett, where Mary and her two daughters, […]

Pandemic Highlights Glaring Issues with Food Assistance Programs

Tomiko Townley currently serves as the Advocacy Director for the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. The Alliance is a collaborative organization that works on behalf of and with Arkansans facing hunger. […]

How the City of Little Rock Met a Hunger Crisis Head On During the Pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the City of Little Rock realized that an immediate need would be food for hungry children who would normally receive meals at school. Many agencies […]

Policy hurdles keep Marshallese in Arkansas from accessing hunger-fighting programs

As hunger increased across Arkansas during the pandemic, one population was blocked from participating in a vital safety-net program intended to keep nutritious food on the table during tough times. […]