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.

  By Laken Ross, Nutrition Programs Coordinator Ever tried studying on an empty stomach? It's like trying to drive a car with an empty tank – you might move forward for a bit, but soon enough, you'll sputter to a stop. For many college students, hunger isn't just...

To honor Arkansas School Breakfast Month, Chef Liam shares his favorite breakfast recipes! English Muffin Breakfast Sandwich 30 Minutes; 6 Ingredients; 2 Servings Ingredients •1 small tomato •2 cups fresh spinach •2 whole wheat English muffins •1 teaspoon canola oil...

As the end of my time as CEO of the Alliance approaches, I’ve been reflecting on the people I’ve been privileged to work with—the Alliance team and Board of Directors, our many partners across the state, a lot of elected officials, and above all, Arkansans struggling...

WHAT IS THE ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCE FOOD SOURCING DEPARTMENT?
“It is our job to source nutritious food for our food bank members.” –Michelle Shope, Director of Food Sourcing & Logistics

We are pleased to announce that the Alliance Ambassadors have voted in new officers for the inaugural 2023-2024 cohort. Congratulations to Laterika Tooks, Melissa Joiner, Chloe Cunningham, Adrien Mitchell, Ashlynn Bowman, and Will Zee Tidwell! They will each serve in their roles until the next cohort of Alliance Ambassadors are recruited in the fall of 2024. The Alliance Ambassadors are a group of folks between 18-30 years old in Central Arkansas united by a shared passion for their community and being part of the Alliance’s efforts to end hunger in Arkansas.

Expanding access to the WIC program is a priority for the Alliance.  WIC not only supplies supplemental foods high in nutritional value, the program also provides caregivers other important components including nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals. Did you know that mothers aren’t the only people who qualify for WIC?

“Traveling Arkansas with WIC” by Cathy May, Director of SNAP Programs & WIC Outreach

On the last day of July and the first few of steamy August, I was fortunate to tag along with Arkansas Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Branch Chief Mitzi Fritschen as she squired National WIC Association visitors around our beautiful state.