Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

09/17/2026

We’re so thankful to have K8 supporting the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas and this year’s Empty Bowls event as an Entrée Sponsor! 🥣💙

Empty Bowls is a simple reminder that while many of us gather around a full table, somewhere, someone is facing an empty bowl. Events like this help us come together as a community to change that.

Thank you, K8, for being part of the fight against hunger in Northeast Arkansas. We’re grateful for your support!

Get your tickets to Empty Bowls here! foodbankofnea.org/empty -bowls

Region 8 News

09/17/2026

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will be in St. Francis County to provide USDA food distributions. If you live in the county and are interested in this program, please stop by.

📍 St. Francis County — September 17 (TODAY)
• Forrest City: 8–10 a.m.
• Palestine: 9–11 a.m.
or until food runs out

A USDA Food Distribution site is a one-day food pantry where families and individuals are given this food free of charge, and eligibility is based on the number of people in the household and the household’s combined monthly income. Households may only receive USDA foods once per month. To verify income eligibility, contact the Food Bank at 870-932-3663.

If you are interested in getting text notifications from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas regarding commodity distribution in your county, sign up here:
• St. Francis County: https://manager.vivery.org/SMSSignup/19274

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

09/16/2026

We’re so grateful to have Rightfiber as a Presenting Sponsor of Empty Bowls 2026!

Rightfiber has been a dedicated partner in the fight against hunger, and we are honored to have their support again for this meaningful event.

Please take a moment to hear from Rightfiber in this special video–and if you haven’t already, there’s still time to join us for Empty Bowls on September 24th!

Get your tickets at foodbankofnea.org/empty-bowls. We hope to see you there!

09/16/2026

Before food reaches a family’s table, it starts somewhere.

It starts with a seed planted, a field tended, and a farmer putting in the work to grow food for our communities.

Across Arkansas, farmers play an important role in hunger relief by helping provide fresh, nutritious food to families who need it most. Their work connects our state’s farms to our food banks, pantries, and ultimately, to the tables of Arkansas families.

During Hunger Action Month, we’re grateful for the farmers who grow, give, and partner with us to make sure more Arkansans have access to good food.

Because ending hunger isn’t just about getting food from one place to another. It’s about bringing together the people who grow it, the organizations who move it, and the communities who make sure it reaches the people who need it.

From Arkansas farms to Arkansas families, every hand matters in the fight against hunger.

09/16/2026

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will be in Crittenden County to provide USDA food distributions. If you live in the county and are interested in this program, please stop by.

📍 Crittenden County — September 16 (TODAY)
• Turrell: 9–10 a.m.
• Edmondson: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
or until food runs out

A USDA Food Distribution site is a one-day food pantry where families and individuals are given this food free of charge, and eligibility is based on the number of people in the household and the household’s combined monthly income. Households may only receive USDA foods once per month. To verify income eligibility, contact the Food Bank at 870-932-3663.

If you are interested in getting text notifications from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas regarding commodity distribution in your county, sign up here:
• Crittenden County: https://manager.vivery.org/SMSSignup/19264

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

09/15/2026

Congrats to our lucky winner, Tonya Heavrin Francis!! Thank you all so much for helping us spread the word of Hunger Action Month! 💙🧡

A special thank you to First National Bank for partnering with us on this giveaway!

🎟️ ENTER TO WIN!! 🎟️

We’ve teamed up with First National Bank for an exciting giveaway to help us spread the word about Hunger Action Month, and the fundraisers we have going on for the month! 🧡

Want a chance to win TWO FLOOR SEAT TICKETS to see Parker McCollum in Jonesboro on September 17th?! 🤠🎶

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Share this post
2️⃣ Tag 2 friends in the comments
3️⃣ Like the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas AND First National Bank pages

That’s it! Help us spread the word about Hunger Action Month and you could be headed to the concert! 🎉

Good luck, Hunger Heroes! The winner will be announced on September 15th! 🧡

09/15/2026

Don't forget to grab Domino's today and help us fight hunger! ALL locations in Northeast Arkansas are participating, and 15% of sales will be donated!! 💙🧡

🍕 Pizza for a purpose! 🍕

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 15th, and grab your favorite Domino’s pizza! 15% of the day’s sales at participating locations will be donated to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, helping provide meals to our neighbors facing hunger.

Whether you’re ordering for the family, sharing a pizza with friends, or just treating yourself, your order can help make a difference for someone in our community. ❤️

Thank you, Domino’s, for helping us rally against hunger this Hunger Action Month!

09/14/2026

Haven’t grabbed your Empty Bowls lunch ticket yet? Let us make the decision easier… just look at this incredible lunch lineup!

We are beyond grateful to our amazing local food partners who have donated every bite of this year’s meal. Their generosity ensures that more of your ticket purchase goes directly toward feeding families in need.

A HUGE thank-you to our incredible food partners for making Empty Bowls possible!

Get your tickets now before they’re gone:
https://foodbankofnea.givecloud.co/product/5B066D6/empty-bowls-2026

09/14/2026

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will be in Crittenden County and St. Francis County to provide USDA food distributions. If you live in the county and are interested in this program, please stop by one of the following locations:

📍 Crittenden County — September 16
• Turrell: 9–10 a.m.
• Edmondson: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
or until food runs out

📍 St. Francis County — September 17
• Forrest City: 8–10 a.m.
• Palestine: 9–11 a.m.
or until food runs out

A USDA Food Distribution site is a one-day food pantry where families and individuals are given this food free of charge, and eligibility is based on the number of people in the household and the household’s combined monthly income. Households may only receive USDA foods once per month. To verify income eligibility, contact the Food Bank at 870-932-3663.

If you are interested in getting text notifications from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas regarding commodity distribution in your county, sign up here:
• Crittenden County: https://manager.vivery.org/SMSSignup/19264
• St. Francis County: https://manager.vivery.org/SMSSignup/19274

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.