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The Alliance has more than 500 member organizations, agencies and individuals from around the state. The six Feeding America food banks are the heart of our network. Become a member of the Alliance by clicking the button below.

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our members

Alliance members are diverse! They include global food retailers, legislators, small food pantries, churches, community organizations, friends and neighbors. Large or small, we are all committed making sure no Arkansan goes hungry.

Please join us in our vision to create a hunger-free Arkansas. Membership fees are tax deductible. You can access a current member list below.

Member Directory

Membership Levels

Become an Alliance member and join us for this year’s membership meeting, September 2026.

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Local Hunger Relief Organizations

Membership is available to local organizations such as food pantries, emergency shelters, food rescues, and soup kitchens that provide direct hunger relief to those in need. Annual Fee: $25

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Individual Hunger Advocate

Individual members lend their voices on issues related to hunger in Arkansas at the state and national levels. Join other individuals and groups from around the state by staying up-to-date about hunger-related legislation through action alerts, learning how to advocate, meeting with state representatives and senators, and attending state committee meetings. Annual Fee: $25

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Statewide Advocacy/State Agency Programs

Statewide organizations that advocate, do research, or have an interest in ensuring Arkansas families have enough to eat are valued members of the Alliance. Membership is also those who run federal programs that focus on nutrition or hunger issues. Annual Fee: $125

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Individual Lifetime Membership

Individual members lend their voices on issues related to hunger in Arkansas at the state and national levels. Join other individuals and groups from around the state by staying up-to-date about hunger-related legislation through action alerts, learning how to advocate, meeting with state representatives and senators, and attending state committee meetings. This membership does not expire. One-time Fee: $200

If you prefer to print a membership form and mail with your membership fees, download this Membership Form.

Membership Form

Membership benefits

As a member of the Alliance, you will have access to the tools and support your organization needs to reduce hunger in your community. Membership benefits include the following:

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Grant Opportunities

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Membership Conference

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Support Network

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SNAP Application Training + Support

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No Kid Hungry Program Support

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Cooking Matters Program Training

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ServSafe Training

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Lobby Day

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Advocacy Alerts

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Safe Food handling.

The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance offers food safety training and certification through the ServSafe program. Feeding America requires its member food banks to have at least one ServSafe certified person on staff and that all key food handling staff and volunteers be trained, with certification optional but recommended. Agency personnel are required to receive training, but certification is optional. If you are interested in training for your staff or agencies, please contact Michelle Shope at mshope@arhungeralliance.org.