by webgeek | Apr 9, 2020 | Blog
#SNAPMatters: Help strengthen SNAP in next COVID-19 relief bill Along with 738 other national, state and local organizations, the Alliance has signed a letter urging Congress and the White House to increase #SNAP benefits in the next COVID-19 relief bill. Click...
by webgeek | Apr 1, 2020 | Blog
THE ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCE AND COVID-19 The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance is working alongside our members and community partners to ensure that hungry Arkansans still have access to food during the spread of COVID-19. We’re communicating with our six state...
by webgeek | Feb 5, 2020 | Blog
By Jenifer Hamel, CM AmeriCorps Direct Member As an AmeriCorps member with the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, I’m tasked with teaching classes on how to cook and shop for healthy foods on a budget, and I recently completed my first course at Phoenix...
by webgeek | Feb 5, 2020 | Blog
Cooking Matters was awarded a Community Grant from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation, which seeks to improve access to oral health care in underserved areas by funding initiatives that provide preventative services or treatment for individuals of all ages,...
by webgeek | Feb 5, 2020 | Blog
You may have already started noticing some changes to the Nutrition Facts label on some products in the grocery store. This long-awaited update makes some much-needed improvements to the food label, making it more relevant and useful for consumers. The changes are...
by webgeek | Nov 20, 2019 | Blog
Did you know turnip greens are a superfood? They are a fantastic source of vitamins K, A, and B. They are great for your skin and hair and could lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. In Arkansas, we typically cook these greens with salt and grease, and although...
