I’m sure you have all seen on the news that the number of COVID-19 cases in Northwest Arkansas continues to grow at a fast rate. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those afflicted with the disease. Our mobile pantry has added stops to our regular schedule to make food more accessible. Nearly all of our partner agency pantries are open during their normal hours. Before you head to one, be sure to check our website to confirm that they are open. Most of them have changed their methodology and converted to a drive-thru model.

I want to thank all of the Food Bank staff members and volunteers who are putting themselves at risk in order to feed those neighbors in need.

We all need to take special care to slow the spread so please wear your mask, wash your hands, and social distance. As is the case with many challenges, we will get through this together.

- Kent Eikenberry

Fayetteville: Wedington Place Apartments, 3130 Telluride Drive, 8 a.m.

Prairie Grove : American Legion Hall, 120 South Neal Street, 10:30 a.m.

Every dollar you donate can provide up to 10 meals for those in need in the Northwest Arkansas region. Will you consider donating today? You can make a one-time donation by visiting our Donate page.

Did you know we have a teaching garden? So far, we have planted zucchini, yellow squash, winter squash, cantaloupe, okra, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, and lots of flowers (to attract pollinators and beneficial insects). All produce grown in this garden will go directly to people we serve through our Mobile Pantry program, but we can't do it without some wonderful volunteers!

Pre-register to get involved!

We received a generous donation of 50,000 CLIF Bar , CLIF Kid and LUNA bars this past week. These bars will go a long way in helping feed those in need in the NWA region.

We appreciate our community partners so much!