The 10th Annual 40/29 and the Arkansas CW Feeding Hope Turkey Drive is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18. Each year, the River Valley community steps up and supports this great event! We are anticipating another very successful campaign in 2022! Residents across the River Valley can help us by donating a turkey at the following [...]
The River Valley Regional Food Bank would like to thank our community of donors for a successful Hunger Action Month campaign. Each September, the River Valley Regional Food Bank, in conjunction with Feeding America, takes part in the national Hunger Action Month campaign, to mark the fight against hunger in the River Valley. We mobilize [...]
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted communities across the country and people in need are turning to food banks for support. River Valley Regional Food Bank staff, along with staff from Antioch for Youth and Family, pose with blue face masks donated by AT&T. Demand for the River Valley Regional Food Bank’s (RVRFB) service [...]
The River Valley Regional Food Bank, in partnership with 40/29 (KHBS/KHOG) and The Arkansas CW, will host the Eighth Annual Feeding Hope Turkey Drive on Friday (November 20) at Walmart locations throughout the River Valley. Residents wishing to help feed our neighbors in need this Thanksgiving may purchase turkeys at a dozen participating Walmart Supercenter [...]
The River Valley Regional Food Bank would like to honor all who've served our country. Please see the note below from Food Bank Director Tracy Engel: In loving memory of Army veteran Jim Clark On this Veterans Day, I would like to thank all of the veterans who have served our country for [...]
Police officers (from L-R, Cpl. Chase DeCroo with Van Buren Police Department, Sgt. Jonathan Wear with VBPD, School Resource Officer David Passen with VBPD, Sgt. Chad McCabe with Mulberry Police Department, Chief Josiah Bolin with Hartford Police Department and Officer Bo Kimmons with Alma Police Department) pose with Patrol Packs provided by AT&T and [...]
Hunger impacts people in every corner of the country, including nearly 20 percent of our neighbors in the River Valley. Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, that number may increase to 22 ½ percent this year. And with 1 in 4 children in our state experiencing food insecurity, it is important to continue growing [...]
Due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) a number of area food pantries have suspended or modified operations temporarily. However, there are still pantries in the area that are operating as usual. If you need assistance, you may call the River Valley Regional Food Bank at (479) 785-0582 to learn where to get [...]
As we monitor the evolving COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) situation, we want to continue to be a resource for those who need food assistance. If you’re in need of assistance, you may utilize the services of one of our pantry partners. Additionally, several area school districts and local organizations are planning to provide meals or other [...]
The following is an update on the River Valley Regional Food Bank’s COVID-19 Community Action Plan. While our plans still remain fluid, we do have a few more concrete things we can communicate to you. Here’s a breakdown: Community Partnerships River Valley Regional Food Bank Director Tracy Engel is working with Feeding America, local and [...]
