Residents and businesses throughout nearly the entire 8-county service area of the River Valley Regional Food Bank are working to manage the consequences of the flooding from the Arkansas River's record high level of 40.79 feet. The flooding crested Saturday, June 2, and in Fort Smith alone, more than 500 homes were affected. We thank [...]
Help fight hunger in the River Valley and travel to Africa, too, during this special story time. Beatrice’s Goat (for ages 4-8) will pull moms, dads and kids of all ages into the sweet story of how a goat helped fight poverty and hunger for a Ugandan family. Reader Julie Woods Moncrief worked for Heifer [...]
Step into this lovely downtown Fort Smith florist with one or more canned goods and be entered to win a lovely rose bouquet at month's end! "We love the Food Bank and are happy to help out during Hunger Action Month," Robert Robertson, owner of the full-service florist shop, says. Expressions is located on Towson [...]
Rick's Used Auto Parts & Sales, a family-owned business in Fort Smith for 30 years, is collecting coins - or dollars - all month to help fight hunger. Located on Highway 45, Rick's sells new and used parts and installs the parts, too. This month, any tips to the staff are going right into a [...]
Thanks, BHC Insurance, for committing to a food drive for Hunger Action Month! This over-100-years-old Fort Smith independent insurance company, with locations in Lowell, AR and Sallisaw, OK, too, wants River Valley citizens to be healthy! Feel free to pitch in to their drive . . . and learn about their vast array of insurance [...]
The following groups are holding food drives among their members or employees, or are advocating for the fight against hunger through social media posts (and tagging the Food Bank @RVRFoodbank). Join them! Pictured wearing orange - the color representing the fight vs. hunger - are the children's weekend backpack crew of Mountainburg First Assembly. Every [...]
When $1 turns into more than six meals through the Food Bank, donating cash is a great way to take action against hunger. Head to any Bank OZK in the River Valley -- Fort Smith, Van Buren, Alma, Mulberry, Ozark, Altus, Paris and Clarksville -- and donate to the bank's month-long "Making Plates Possible" campaign. [...]
Help fight hunger with Beth and crew! Bring 5 canned food items or other nonperishable food items all month long and be entered to win a $100 Gift Certificate! There's lots to want in this vintage mall with more than 90 vendors. With every five cans, you'll be entered again! Open seven days a week [...]
True Grit Running Company, where "Perseverance Meets Passion," is passionate about helping fight hunger in the River Valley! Put your best foot forward, head in with three jars of peanut butter, and be entered to win a $50 gift card! While you're at the store that gives walkers and runners that "True Grit Fit", check [...]
"Best salad bar in town." "Excellent spaghetti." "Try the skillet supreme!" Geno's Pizza in Greenwood is a favorite for its community, and now you can enjoy it and help fight hunger in the River Valley at the same time, Sept. 10. Thank you, Geno's Pizza of Greenwood, for donating 10% of your customers' checks from [...]
