The Longer Table

12/15/2025

The First United Methodist Church Warming Center will be open tonight and tomorrow night (Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14). We open from 6:00 PM-8:00 AM; dinner and breakfast are provided. Shower and laundry facilities are also available. Find us on the corner of 7th and Water Streets in downtown Batesville; stay safe in the cold weather!

12/15/2025

“The months I don’t have to go, I don’t go because I feel like somebody needs it more than me.” ~Tobi Melton By Andrea Bruner, White River Now For nearly 40 years, Batesville Help & Hope has

11/16/2025

⚕️🩺We received a generous donation of several complete glucometer kits and we want to get them into the hands of anyone who needs one.🏥🚑

With the rising cost of healthcare and even basic medical supplies, we know these tools can be hard for families to afford. If you or someone you know could benefit, please message us.

Each kit includes:
• Glucometer
• Test strips
• Lancets
• Lancing device

11/12/2025

🥕 Wednesday Community Resources — Independence County

🥦 Help & Hope Food Pantry
📍 2620 Harrison St, Batesville
🕙 Open Wednesdays, 10 AM – 1 PM
Free groceries and household staples for Independence County residents.
📞 (870) 793-7333

🍽️ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Community Meal
📍 424 E Main St, Batesville
🕔 Wednesdays at 5:00 PM
Free hot meal served with kindness — all are welcome!

🙏 Stockyard Ministries (Charlotte / Cord Area)
📍 7750 White Dr, Cord, AR (Charlotte Sale Barn)
🕕 Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Free meal and fellowship for the whole family.

💡 Additional Support:
If you or someone you know needs food, warmth, or help this week, reach out to The Longer Table.
Let’s make sure no table in Independence County is empty tonight. 💛

11/10/2025

"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: The ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve."
If you want to lead on the highest level, be willing to serve on the lowest.
— The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader

11/10/2025

☀️It’s Monday… you know what that means?!

People in our community are stepping up with loving hands and servant hearts. They want to show their love to you by feeding you, supporting you, and making sure you have access to real resources that can make today a little easier.
This is what community service looks like. This is what a servant’s heart looks like. This is Independence County showing up for one another.❤️

Here are the resources available this Monday in our area:

🍽 Our Father’s Table
• Hot meals served with kindness
• Monday at 5:30 PM
• 548 N Central Ave, Batesville

🥫 Southside 4-H Food Pantry (Monday availability depends on donations; often limited but sometimes open for urgent needs)
• 70 Scott Dr, Salado
• Call ahead for Monday availability
• (870) 251-4026 or (870) 793-4179

🛒 Help & Hope Food Pantry (Monday: admin support + sometimes limited emergency items)
• 2620 Harrison St, Batesville
• Call ahead for immediate needs
• (870) 793-7333

If you or someone you love needs a warm meal, groceries, or community support today, please reach out.
You deserve to be cared for. You deserve a seat at the table.
Let’s take care of each other, Independence County.

11/09/2025

❤️This is what community means.

Neighbors- it’s going to be a COLD few nights coming up. If you are in need of a hot meal, we have FREE potato soup made up just for you! Just come in and let us know you want some soup and we’d be happy to hook you up! They will be available in to-go containers for easy travel, while supplies last.

Please take care of yourself and bundle up the next few nights. 🖤🖤🖤

11/08/2025