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Food Hubs Bridge the Gap
A broken food system creates food insecurity by disrupting the various stages necessary for ensuring a stable and reliable supply of food. Unpredictable weather, market failures, transportation interruptions, policy barriers, and poor infrastructure all have a negative impact on food access. Inadequate support for small-scall farmers and high production costs lead to a scenario where sufficient, safe, and nutritious food is not accessible or affordable for all individuals.
AT&T Flood Damage Relief Grant Award Recipients
Thanks to a $20,000 donation from AT&T, Arkansas food pantries and community food programs were able to apply for grant funding to help repair damage and replace inventory and property affected by the floods earlier this year. We're pleased to announce the...
A day on “the hill”
I have only ever experienced Washington D.C from a tourist's perspective. Every time I've visited I've been to countless historical monuments and nationally renowned museums, but I have never experienced the professional side of the city. I went...
Cooking with Kids: Fourth of July Fruit Tarts
Cooking with Kids: Fourth of July Fruit Tarts Don’t forget the fruit this Independence Day! These yummy fruit tarts are a quick and easy crowd-pleaser that can add color to any backyard barbecue. Each tart contains 1/3 cup of fruit or about 15% of...
AT&T Announces Believe Arkansas Partnership with the Alliance
AT&T leaders announced the Believe Arkansas initiative today at the state capitol with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance Executive Director Kathy Webb. Believe Arkansas, through partnering with the Alliance, will work to combat...
DHS Announces Disaster Food Assistance for Arkansas, Conway, Crawford, Desha, Faulkner, Jefferson, Logan, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Sebastian, and Yell Counties
DHS Announces Disaster Food Assistance for Arkansas, Conway, Crawford, Desha, Faulkner, Jefferson, Logan, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Sebastian, and Yell Counties What is Disaster SNAP or D-SNAP? D-SNAP is temporary food assistance for people affected by natural disaster....
Hiland Dairy Supports School Breakfast Smoothies
Pictured (left to right): Cherb Coleman, Hiland Dairy plant manager, Patty Barker, No Kid Hungry campaign director, Walt Coleman, Hiland Dairy controller, Vivian Nicholson, Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance breakfast program director, Mike Flagg, Hiland Dairy general...
A Parfait Mother’s Day Treat
One of our favorite ideas at Cooking Matters is using recipes as frameworks. One of our favorite kid-friendly recipe frameworks is this yogurt parfait. It’s simple, versatile, and a great way to stock up on fruits and whole grains for the day. Though this is a light,...
A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish: Crafting SMART Resolutions
By: Sam Stadter, Cooking Matters at the Store, Field Manager With 2019 right around the corner, some of us are beginning to think about New Year's Resolutions and how we can be our best selves in the next twelve months. Year after year, "get healthy" remains near the...
Proposed Changes to Public Charge and What it Means for Your Community
Proposed Changes to Public Charge and What it Means for Your Community by Tomiko Townley, Alliance Advocacy Director For over a hundred years, the government has recognized that work supports like health care and nutrition help families thrive and remain productive....
The Problem With School Lunch: How The Wealth Gap Is Shaming Students
“As kids are heading back to the classroom, many feel a stigma attached to their free or reduced-price lunches. Several incidents of schools shaming children over unpaid lunch bills have made headlines recently, highlighting how the school lunch can be a symbol for the socioeconomic and food disparities that exist in America.”
The Story of Brenda
“…there is no method or strategy that can reach a child who does not have the nutrition to make her brain and body function properly.”
Snow Days Aren’t Always Fun
On Friday, January 12th─as they do every Friday─ many schools in Arkansas sent food backpacks home with students they knew would be at risk of not getting enough to eat over the weekend. Because school would be out on Monday for the Martin Luther King holiday, schools...
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