The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas has received a $40,000 grant from the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas to support its efforts to combat food insecurity in the region.
The grant, announced last Sunday, will further the Food Bank’s hunger gardens program in Baxter County, funding projects such as compost stations, raised garden beds, rainwater harvesting systems, and the completion of a greenhouse.
CEO Jeff Quick says, “We’re excited to enter into this new partnership with the Methodist Foundation of Arkansas and look forward to the expansion of our hunger gardens program.”
Rev. Mackey Yokem, Director of Leadership Ministries, and Amy Anderson, Northwest Arkansas Development Officer for the Methodist Foundation, presented the grant as part of the foundation’s statewide Food Hub initiative.
During the presentation, Rev. Yokem highlighted the pressing need for hunger relief in the region, noting Arkansas ranks first in food insecurity nationwide, with Searcy Countythe Food Bank’s service areahaving the highest rate in the state.
The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas serves nine counties and is committed to addressing food insecurity through innovative community partnerships and sustainable programs.
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