September 2021 - Arkansas Foodbank

Arkansas Rice Industry Donates over 169,000 Pounds of Rice in Honor of Rice Month to Food Banks in Arkansas

September 14, 2021

Little Rock, AR – The Arkansas rice industry donated 169,700 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Foodbank in honor of National Rice Month today. The donation from six mills will provide over 1.27 million servings of rice to help feed families, children, and seniors all across the state. Participating rice mills are Windmill Rice Company … Continued

FIVE Ways to Take Action During Hunger Action Month

September 7, 2021

By Lea Whitlock

September is Hunger Action Month — an annual campaign dedicated to driving awareness and inspiring action to help end hunger in America, both at a national scale and in local communities. In central and southern Arkansas, 1 in 5 people are food-insecure, which means they struggle to find sufficient access to nutritious food. When it … Continued

Month: September 2021