Congress Must Act Now to Make Sure Vulnerable Women and Babies Have the Nutrition and Resources They Need
In Arkansas, WIC serves nearly 61,000 low-income, food insecure women, babies, and children under four years old.
Arkansas Advocates 2022 Special Legislative Session Recap
We hope to carry this momentum into the 2023 Regular Legislative Session, as we can be sure there will be many bills to support and defend against that will affect the lives of Arkansas's children and families.
More than 100 Arkansas community members and leaders call on Arkansans to help end hunger
From around the state, more than 100 advocates, business leaders, community members and foundation directors have signed a letter urging their fellow Arkansans to do their part in making a hunger-free Arkansas. The letter highlights that September is Hunger Action Month,...
Arkansas Advocates 2021 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 13
It was a contentious week in the General Assembly, with the Legislature overriding a veto for the first time since Governor Hutchinson took office. As you may have read, it was regarding legislation to deprive transgender children of certain health...
Arkansas Advocates 2021 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 9
This week marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization recognizing COVID-19 as a global pandemic. In recognition of a year’s work mostly spent on Zoom and under extraordinary circumstances, the staff of AACF will be taking the afternoon...
Arkansas Advocates 2021 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 8
This week a state legislator jokingly wrote that a stair is added to the Capitol steps each day the General Assembly is in session. But all jokes aside, the 93rd General Assembly is currently set to end April 9...
Senate Districts with a Primary Race in 2020
This is part of our blog series, Running for Arkansas. In the series, we will feature each district with an upcoming election and legislative candidate running to help you be an informed voter. If you missed our introductory post, go...