Hunger Facts
23.6%
of Arkansas children have limited access to adequate food
1 in 5
Arkansans struggle to provide enough food for their family
2nd
Arkansas ranks 2nd in the nation for very low food security
17.3%
of Arkansans are facing hunger
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Creating Healthier Pantries
Thanks to generous support from Ambetter from Arkansas Health and Wellness, we have made significant strides in our nutrition efforts. Over the past year, the Arkansas Foodbank, with the help of nutrition ambassadors from the University of Central Arkansas and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, has hosted numerous nutrition workshops for our agencies to learn more about providing nutrition education at their pantries. Read more…