Hosting a Food Drive is a great way to partner with Arkansas Foodbank to help provide food to those who need help feeding their families. We give you the tools to make it easy!
Large-scale food donations from the manufacturing, warehouse, agriculture, and food service industry are critical to our mission. Find out how you can become a partner.
Companies of all sizes can make a difference. Arkansas Foodbank works closely with:
Food Banks are the leaders in rescuing food surplus and providing it to member pantries and meal programs across the country. Donate your surplus food to the Arkansas Foodbank through the MealConnect app. It is quick, easy, and safe. Once you post your donation, we’ll connect you with a local member pantry or feeding program who will arrange a pickup.
Get started with donating food through MealConnect
Want to arrange a different type of food or grocery donation? Food Sourcing Team
In addition to helping end hunger in our state, companies that donate products to Arkansas Foodbank may be eligible for several tax deductions. In addition, donating food and grocery products can help companies manage inventory and reduce warehouse and disposal costs.
Food and grocery donors are also protected by the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act
Arkansas Foodbank’s member pantries can accept a variety of excess food and grocery donations including, but not limited to:
