Northwest Arkansas Food Bank

As the demand for food increases across food banks across the country, we’re thankful for CVS Health Pharmacy customers who have joined us in the movement to end hunger. Your donations will support our Mobile Pantry program and ensure that in Northwest Arkansas, no one goes hungry. Feeding America

Reminder: Join us for our ribbon cutting and open house at the Claude and Betty Harris Center for Hunger Relief on August 1!

Thank you to Unilever, the presenting diamond sponsor of the 2024 Jewels of Giving Celebration. The Jewels of Giving Celebration on August 23 is our largest annual fundraising event to help raise awareness of food insecurity in Northwest Arkansas. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. Get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/gMYkHgN3 #FeedingNWA

Come work with us! NOW HIRING PROTEIN ROOM PACKING AND PROCESSING SUPERVISOR The Protein Room Packing and Processing Supervisor - In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient packing and processing of poultry products in our food bank. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of food processing operations, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For complete details or questions, please contact our Human Resources Manager at [email protected]. To apply now, please visit https://lnkd.in/gBP9aaJm. #FeedingNWA

Thank you, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) for nominating the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank to receive a $40,000 donation from the American Electric Power Foundation. This donation will support our tornado relief efforts for communities recovering from the storm. #FeedingNWA

Thank you, Unilever, for donating $50,000 and Knorr food products to support our communities recovering from the storms. #FeedingNWA

We will be closed July 4th for Independence Day. We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday! 🎆 📅 Food assistance Please check with your local food pantries and agency partners for their holiday hours before visiting. For contact information, visit https://lnkd.in/giqzYVd7. (The times listed are regular operating hours.) #FeedingNWA

Join us for our ribbon cutting and open house at the Claude and Betty Harris Center for Hunger Relief! August 1 starting at 10:00 a.m. Learn how we support our 110 Agency Partners in communities throughout Northwest Arkansas — plus ways to join us in the fight against hunger. You are invited to take a tour to see our new facility in action. #FeedingNWA

Today, Simmons Foods announced it will provide a $100,000 donation to support the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. The donation will pay out over four years beginning in 2024. The Food Bank, which serves four counties in NWA, recently moved into the new Claude and Betty Harris Center for Hunger Relief which will broaden their impact in Northwest Arkansas. In 2023, the Food Bank distributed 14,059,490 pounds of food and provided over 11.7 million meals in the four-county area. “We are grateful to Simmons Foods for recognizing the ongoing need for food assistance in our community,” Julie Damer, Director of Marketing and Communications, Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, said. "This donation will help ensure our neighbors in the Northwest Arkansas region will continue to have access to food. We appreciate their support of our organization.” Russell Tooley, Chief Administrative Officer for Simmons Foods, said “Our purpose at Simmons Foods is to build strong relationships through food. We are proud to partner with the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank to provide food assistance to those in need and help promote strong and healthy families, a focus area of Simmons Giving.” Simmons Giving is providing real impact for our people and communities through family, community, and education initiatives. For more information on Simmons Giving, watch here: https://lnkd.in/gFK-kSMe

Thank you, Harps Food Stores, Inc., for donating $10,000 for tornado relief. We continue to serve our communities recovering from the storm. #FeedingNWA #NWAstrong