St. John's Sack Lunch Program

St. John's Sack Lunch Program The Sack Lunch Program has been "fighting hunger one sack lunch at a time"for over thirty years. We are an all-volunteer organization that feeds everyone.

It’s Labor Day, and we hope working people enjoy a well-deserved day of rest. 🙏. Thanks to our faithful volunteers, th...
09/07/2026

It’s Labor Day, and we hope working people enjoy a well-deserved day of rest. 🙏. Thanks to our faithful volunteers, the Sack Lunch Program is serving visitors according to our normal schedule.

We recognize that food insecurity is an ongoing need in our community, and we are glad to be a resource for anyone experiencing hunger. We also thank our neighbors at The Salvation Army of Fort Smith, AR, for donating 35 dozen eggs!🥚🥚🥚🥚

Marvina Matlock graciously boiled all the eggs, and she and Jennifer Justice prepared the egg salad. Thank you, ladies, for your generous service!☺️💕

Sack Lunch Serving hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. to noon
Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to noon
Visitors may request up to three sack meals per visit. Pet parents may request dog or cat food.

Why we serve at Sack Lunch:In 2024, people in food-insecure households reported needing an additional $23.16 per person,...
09/05/2026

Why we serve at Sack Lunch:

In 2024, people in food-insecure households reported needing an additional $23.16 per person, per week to have just enough money to cover their food needs. feedingamerica.org

Child food insecurity affected every county and district, reaching rates as high as 45%. (feedingamerica.org)

Nearly half of all individuals experiencing food insecurity live in households with incomes too high to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. (feedingamerica.org)

More than 12 million older adults also experienced food insecurity, including 7.7 million people age 60 and older. (feedingamerica.org)

Although food insecurity affects all communities, Black and Latino individuals experience disproportionately higher rates. (feedingamerica.org)

Arkansas is ranked as the number one most food-insecure state in the U.S., according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service.

The Sack Lunch Program offers free to-go meals and beverages to anyone in need. 🧒🏽👩👧🏻🧍👵🧑‍🦽‍➡️👷‍♂️. You will not be asked to fill out forms, provide identification or income verification to receive food.

Stop by 317 N. F Street during our serving hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. to noon. Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to noon

At first glance, someone might assume these two people are unhoused individuals sitting on a sidewalk. In reality, they ...
08/31/2026

At first glance, someone might assume these two people are unhoused individuals sitting on a sidewalk. In reality, they are housed residents waiting for Fort Smith Transit after visiting the Sack Lunch Program.

It is easy to make assumptions about people based on appearances. While we know that everyone who visits our serving window is facing some type of hardship, we do not know how deep or complex that struggle may be.

Our visitors often tell us how much they appreciate not only the food, but also being greeted with warmth and kindness. That speaks to the power of compassion, empathy, and choosing not to judge someone before knowing their story.❤️

Sack Lunch serving times
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. to noon
Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to noon
Visitors may request up to three sack meals per visit. Pet parents may request dog or cat food
317 N F Street in Fort Smith

We are discovering that people who are new to our area, including those who have never had to ask for help before, may n...
08/27/2026

We are discovering that people who are new to our area, including those who have never had to ask for help before, may not be familiar with available community resources. 📖🔍

If you or someone you know is struggling, please share information about the Sack Lunch Program. We offer free, to-go sack meals, along with milk and juice, to anyone who visits our serving window. Visitors may request up to three sack meals per visit. Pet parents may also request dog or cat food.

We are located at 317 N. F Street in Fort Smith. No identification, forms, or income verification are required. We serve everyone, regardless of whether they are housed or unhoused or where they are from. Our goal is to help anyone who needs food. 🥪🧃🥛
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. to noon. Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to noon.

We are also sharing a flyer from our friends at Fort Smith First United Methodist Church, they are offering free breakfast this Sunday for anyone in need.

We are glad to be a resource for people living on fixed incomes. We are aware they may run short of food while waiting f...
08/24/2026

We are glad to be a resource for people living on fixed incomes. We are aware they may run short of food while waiting for their next payment. 🙏. We know visitors who are unhoused appreciate our services, but we also understand many prefer to eat outside the confines of buildings and away from crowds. ❤️ Finally, we are mindful of working individuals whose paychecks may not stretch far enough, and those facing unexpected financial crises. 😔

No matter the circumstances, we are always happy to serve. Our volunteers, like Ms Dorothy Love, are kind, quick and compassionate. Stop by Sack Lunch during our serving hours. You may request up to three sack meals per visit, and you are welcome to stop by during both serving times during the weekday. Pet parents may request pet food.

We are located at 317 N. F street in Fort Smith
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. to noon
Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to noon

During the weekday hours of 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., many people are still asleep, scrolling through social media, or enj...
08/18/2026

During the weekday hours of 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., many people are still asleep, scrolling through social media, or enjoying their first cup of coffee. Between 11:30 a.m. and noon, others may be shopping, watching television, enjoying another cup of coffee, or simply going about their day.

How you spend your time is up to you, and we are grateful for the volunteers who choose to come to Sack Lunch before, during, and after our serving hours. They prepare and serve meals, clean up, stock supplies for the next serving team, pick up donations, and give to support the program.
Most importantly, they do all of this for anyone who comes to our serving window, regardless of what brought them there. 🧍👨🧒🏽🧍‍♀️❤️

Human beings thrive on having meaning and purpose in their lives. We are thankful for every volunteer who gives their time, energy, and heart to Sack Lunch. We are also glad to serve anyone facing food insecurity. Stop by 317 North F Street during our serving hours.

We received ten cases of bottled water today from the kind people of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Fort...
08/15/2026

We received ten cases of bottled water today from the kind people of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - Fort Smith, Arkansas

Thank you, friends, for helping our Sack Lunch Program visitors stay cool and hydrated as they wait in line (not long; our volunteers are quick!) for a free meal to go. The heat does not appear to be letting up anytime soon, so your timing is impeccable! 👏

The Sack Lunch Program offers free to-go meals, beverages to anyone who visits our service window. No identification, income verification, or screening is required. We believe everyone deserves access to food with dignity and without judgment.

Serving times: 🗓️
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
& 11:30 a.m. to noon
Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to noon

Water can be a triggering word for many in our community. 💧💧Think water slides, water bills, water transmission line, an...
08/13/2026

Water can be a triggering word for many in our community. 💧💧Think water slides, water bills, water transmission line, and water leaks. 😬

All kidding aside, we are grateful to everyone who has donated bottled water to the Sack Lunch Program, as well as to our friends at Next Step Homeless Services and Hope Campus.

The heat has been relentless this week. Although we serve meals quickly at Sack Lunch, it takes only minutes for people who are unhoused or working outdoors to be adversely affected.

Please continue to keep our neighbors in mind by donating bottled water or sharing available resources. Thank you for helping us keep our community hydrated and safer during these dangerously hot days.

The Sack Lunch Program serving hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. to noon. Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to noon. We offer up to three sack meals per visit. Pet parents may request pet food.

Hungry or in need of food? Our friendly volunteers are here to serve you! Stop by Sack Lunch during serving hours for ...
08/10/2026

Hungry or in need of food? Our friendly volunteers are here to serve you! Stop by Sack Lunch during serving hours for a free to-go sack meal with milk and juice. Visitors may request up to three sack meals per visit. Pet parents who are running low on dog or cat food may also receive a small bag of pet food.

What does 2365363 mean? 🤔It means a donation of $23,653.63 from our friends at First Presbyterian Church to help us ass...
08/04/2026

What does 2365363 mean? 🤔

It means a donation of $23,653.63 from our friends at First Presbyterian Church to help us assist those facing food insecurity! 💕

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to the Mission Outreach Benevolence Committtee, Trustees,staff and congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Fort Smith, AR for your support of the Sack Lunch Program.

Pictured from right to left: Jean Kolljeski, Ken Wallace, Father Jim McDonald, Heather Barret, Marvina Hart, David Phillips, and John Cross. These fine folks represent the Sack Lunch Board; Jean is co director🥰.

Address

317 North F
Fort Smith, AR
72901

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 9am
11:30am - 12pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 9am
11:30am - 12pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 9am
11:30am - 12pm
Thursday 8:30am - 9am
11:30am - 12pm
Friday 8:30am - 9am
11:30am - 12pm
Saturday 11:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+14797824369

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