The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance’s No Kid Hungry Arkansas Campaign is launching a USDA Meal Sponsor Collaborative Network to support summer and afterschool meal sites hosted by community organizations. School-based child nutrition teams are encouraged to...

 Over 291,000 Summer EBT benefits cards have been issued for children in Arkansas so far. The Alliance’s No Kid Hungry Arkansas Campaign is proud to celebrate our state for making the critical decision to opt into the new Summer EBT program. Arkansas took a bold and...

A Look at Progress: Map the Meal Gap At No Kid Hungry Arkansas, we’re committed to ending childhood hunger, and while the latest Map the Meal Gap data shows an uptick in the number of children experiencing hunger in 2022, it's important to recognize the tremendous...

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...