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Being a member of the Alliance has its benefits.

Since 2009, the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance has awarded over $6.6 million to members across all 75 counties in Arkansas. Click the button below to apply for our funding opportunities.

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Helping our Members do More

Being a member of the Alliance means being part of a statewide network working together to end hunger in Arkansas. Our members are on the front lines every day, serving their communities and responding to local needs.

Through our grant programs, we invest directly in their work by offering annual capacity-building grants that help strengthen organizations and expand their impact. We also provide mini-grants designed to help fill immediate gaps in food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and food rescue programs. These resources help ensure our members have the tools they need to serve their neighbors and respond to hunger wherever it exists across the state.

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Alliance members gain access to grants, training opportunities, and a network of organizations committed to ending hunger across Arkansas. If your organization is serving neighbors facing food insecurity, we invite you to join us.

Three people smile and hold a large ceremonial check from Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance for $2,468. The check is made out to St. Francis Care Center. They stand in a room with shelves holding various items.
Three people stand in front of a brick wall with an Our House sign, holding a large check for $1,193 from the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, dated 4/25, made out to Our House.

Grants awarded during 2025

Counties

Cycles

in funding was awarded in 2025

Grant Cycle Calendar

January

CAPACITY BUILDING

Awards of up to $5,000

The Capacity Building Grant applications are due in January each year.

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May

Serving Up Solutions

Awards of up to $1,000

The Serving Up Solutions Mini-Grants are awarded by nomination through each member’s state legislator. 

September

Membership Meeting

Awards of up to $500

The Membership Meeting Mini-Grants are awarded as a drawing based on attendance at the Alliance’s annual Membership Meeting.

December

CAPACITY BUILDING

Awards of up to $5,000

The Capacity Building Grant applications open the first of December each year.

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State Food Purchasing Program (SFPP) and Alliance Grants.

Members have the opportunity to apply for capacity building grants funded through the Alliance by the State Food Purchase Program. The grants enable member agencies to expand their capacity to deliver direct services, through the purchase of refrigerators, freezers, shelving, or other facility improvements. Agencies can also use grant dollars to improve educational programs they might offer or to expand their service areas. Grant applications are available from December through January, with awards made in February. Food purchased through the SFPP is available quarterly and is distributed through our regional food banks.

Contact

200 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1300
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

Info@arhungeralliance.org

501-399-9999

501-399-9996

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