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.

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 […]

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, […]

Lessons Learned from the Pandemic: Implementing Systems Change Can End Child Hunger

We were not prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic to hit and shut down most of the country in March 2020. It was a once-in-a-lifetime event that we are still trying […]

SNAP Bill Goes from Bad to Worse

A bad bill is coming back from the dead, and this time it is even worse. Despite failure in committee, a bill restricting SNAP (HB1035) purchases is returning with an […]