10/28/2025
Time to social work - I have pulled from the City of Fayetteville website, as well as other community resources; pasted below is a list of as many food banks as I could compile. At the bottom is a link for a resource list for NWA. If you are aware of more, please comment below and add to the list. Feel free to share and support these food banks as well.
• Northwest Arkansas Food Bank https://www.nwafoodbank.org
Fayetteville
• Mobile Food Pantry – Cross Church
o 2801 W McMillan Drive
o Details: 3rd Friday of the month 9:00–11:00 a.m.; Part of NWA Food Bank Mobile Pantry program
• Full Circle Campus Food Pantry
o 324 Stadium Drive, WAHR C204 Bud Walton Hall
o Details: Mondays 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Wednesdays 3–6 p.m.; Valid UA or UAMS ID required
• Genesis Church
o 205 W MLK Jr Blvd | 479-442-5035
o Details: Food bags distributed Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
• LifeSource International
o 682 S Lt Col Leroy Pond Ave | 479-521-4000
o Details: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30–11:30 a.m.; Monday and Thursday evenings 6:00–7:00 p.m.; Spanish-speaking staff available
• St James Missionary Baptist Church
o 115 S Willow Ave | 479-521-0961
o Details: Tuesday 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Must fill out “Food Pantry Form” on website
• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
o 224 N. East Ave. | 479-442-7373
o Details: Mondays & Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Meals served in Parish Hall; Grab & go lunches available
• Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas Fayetteville Food Pantry
o 479-521-2151
o Details: Tues 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Wed-Thurs 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
• Second Mile Ministries
o 333 W Maple St | 479-521-4787
o Details: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Lowell
• First Baptist Church Lowell
o 405 Johnson Ave | 479-770-0151
o Details: 3rd Thursday of each month 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Pre-packed boxes/bags
Rogers
• Samaritan Community Center – Rogers
o 2910 S 8th St | 479-636-4198
o Details: Food distribution and hot/cold meal program; Accepts walk-ins; Grocery/client choice; Indoor service; Samaritan Market: Tue–Thu 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Samaritan Café: Tue–Thu 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Meals on Wheels of Benton County
o 2004 S 13th St | 479-636-1814
o Details: Food distribution for homebound seniors 60+; Clients can receive daily meals; Serves Rogers County
• Centro Cristiano Rogers **
o 2121 S 1st St
o 479-631-2259 | centrocristiano@ccrogers.org
o Details: Weekly food pantry; Open to all neighbors; Food distribution; Spanish-speaking staff; Wednesday 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Rogers First Church of the Nazarene
o 2701 W New Hope Rd | 479-636-1050
o Details: Food distribution; Pre-packed boxes/bags; Open to anyone; Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Rogers Heritage High School
o 1114 S 5th St
o Details: Distribution on second Friday of each month at 4 p.m. on the following dates:
Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 13, April 10 and May 8.
• GRUB Food Pantry
o 905 S 13th St | 479-636-2230 | grubfoodpantry@gmail.com
o Details: Monthly food pantry; Photo ID required; Indoor service; Pre-packed boxes/bags; TEFAP program; Tuesday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Southside Church of Christ
o 919 S Dixieland Rd | 479-636-1156
o Details: Weekly hot/cold meal program; Thursday 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Peace Lutheran Church
o 805 W Olrich St | 479-636-2140
o Details: Drive-up service for cars, assistance for walkers/cyclists; Pantry located on east side of building; Monday 1:00–3:00 p.m.; Safe space; Parking available; Near public transit
• Grace Food Pantry
o 1801 S Dixieland Rd | 479-636-7045 | graceumrog@sbcglobal.net
o Details: Monthly food pantry; Photo ID required; Indoor service; Tuesday and Thursday 9:00–11:45 a.m.; Parking and restrooms available
Springdale
• Samaritan Community Center – Springdale
o 1300 N Thompson Ave | 479-872-1115
o Details: Food distribution and hot/cold meal program; Accepts walk-ins; Grocery/client choice; Indoor service; Samaritan Market: Tue–Thu 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Samaritan Café: Tue–Thu 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Springdale Christian Church
o 714 W Huntsville Ave | 479-756-5687
o Details: Food distribution weekly on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Primera Iglesia Adventista Hispana de Springdale
o 206 N Westwood Ln | 479-957-3877
o Details: Weekly food pantry; Open to all; Pre-packed boxes/bags; Wednesday 6:00–7:00 p.m.
• Daily Bread
o 206 W Johnson Ave | 479-751-4610
o Details: Weekly community meal; Hot/cold meals; Wednesday 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; Open to everyone
• Bread of Life
o 208 W Emma Ave | 479-751-4610 | tbol@firstchurchspringdale.org
o Details: Weekly food pantry; Accepts walk-ins; Grocery/client choice; Indoor service; TEFAP program available for Washington County residents; Wednesday & Thursday 9:00–11:30 a.m.; Spanish spoken; Diapers, produce, meat, pet food, toiletries available
• ENRA Food Pantry
o 614 E Emma Ave Suite 116 | 479-365-6625
o Details: Bi-weekly food pantry; Accepts walk-ins; Indoor service; Pre-packed boxes/bags; Marshallese language support; Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Open to all neighbors
Most of the following information can also be found on the River Valley Regional Food Bank website.
Barling
• Barling First Baptist Church
• 602 Church Street | (479) 806-7175
• Details
o 3rd Thursday of the month
o Fall/Winter hrs 1:00–4:00 p.m., Spring/Summer hrs 8:00–11:00 a.m.
o Call for emergencies, USDA agency
o Bring: photo I.D. and proof of address
Cedarville
• Cedarville Senior Activity Center
o 18 Lafayette Lane
o Details: Not a pantry, but a place for senior citizens to get a meal
• Cedarville First Baptist
o 10744 Hwy 59 North | (479) 414-6308
Fort Smith
• C-SCDC Community Food Pantry
• 1617 S Zero St, Fort Smith, AR 72901 | 479-785-0582
o Details: Third Tuesday of every other month from 7 –9 a.m.
• Vineyard Community Church
o 5211 South 29th St. | (479) 647-6229
o Details: Second, third and fourth Thursday 5:30–7:30 p.m.; Bring photo I.D.
• Southpointe Assembly of God
o 1101 Cavanaugh | (479) 646-7431
o Details: Third Saturday of each month 10 a.m.–noon; Call for emergencies; Bring photo I.D. and proof of address
• Haven Heights Baptist Church
o 7701 Highway 271 S. | (479) 646-7266
o Details: Monday–Thursday by appointment only; Eligible only to residents of 72908; Bring photo I.D.
• Arc for the River Valley
o 7821 Texas Road | (479) 783-5529
o Details: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Mon–Fri by appointment only
• Harvest Time Tabernacle
o 3100 Briar Cliff Ave. | (479) 646-6001
o Details: Mondays 1–4 p.m.; Allowed to visit once a month; Bring I.D.; Call for emergency
• Cavanaugh Freewill Baptist
o 2825 Grinnell Street | (479) 646-2806
o Details: Mondays 10–11 a.m.; Bring photo I.D.
• Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
o 2701 Old Greenwood Road | (479) 783-2101
o Details: Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Appointment only; Call Becky @ 479-783-2101 to schedule
• St. Scholastica Monastery
o 1315 S Albert Pike Ave | (479) 783-4147
o Details: Monday–Sunday by appointment only
• Connect Church
o 3301 South 66th Street | (479) 452-5734
o Details: Tuesdays 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; By appointment only
• Remnant End Times Ministries, Inc.
o 200 Towson Ave. | (479) 806-3830
o Details: Thursdays and Sundays 7:30 p.m.
• First United Methodist Church
o 200 N. 15th Street | (479) 782-5086
o Details: Last Thursday of the month 5:30 p.m. until supplies last
• Rye Hill Baptist Church
o 11512 Old U.S. Highway 71 S | (479) 646-1044
o Details: Tuesday 9:00–11:30 a.m.; Call ahead; Bring photo I.D. and proof of residence
• Iglesia Gozo De Mi Alma (Joy of My Soul Church)
o 1400 Grand Avenue | (479) 561-7802
o Details: Thursday 6:00 p.m. until gone
• St. Luke Lutheran Church
o 5401 Free Ferry Rd. | (479) 452-2385
o Details: Blessing Box only
• Central Presbyterian Church
o 5401 Free Ferry Road | (479) 452-2385
o Details: 2nd Saturday of month 1:00–2:00 p.m.
• Salvation Army
o 301 N. 6th Street | (479) 783-6145
o Details: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.–noon; Bring I.D. and proof of address
• USDA/TEFAP AGENCY – Grand Avenue Baptist Church
o 3901 Grand Ave | (479) 709-9035
o Details: Tuesdays 5:00–7:30 p.m., Wednesdays 9 a.m.–noon; Bring photo I.D. & utility bill; Call for appointment
• UAFS / Lion Pride Pantry
o 525 N 51st Street | (479) 788-7969
o Details: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; For UAFS students, faculty, and staff only
• Central Christian Church
o 400 Waldron Road | (479) 452-1901
o Details: Thursdays 9:15–11:15 a.m.; By appointment only
• Star Of Enlightenment
o 821 N. 10th Street, Sebastian | (479) 651-0998
o Details: 3rd Saturday of month 3:00–6:00 p.m.; 55+ only
• Antioch for Youth & Family
o 1420 N. 32nd St | (479) 459-0669
o Details: Monday–Wednesday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (Pantry only); Thursday 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (Pantry only); Last week of month USDA & Pantry; Closed Friday; Bring I.D. and proof of address
• St. John’s Sack Lunch Program
o 317 North F St. | (479) 782-4369
o Details: Contact for lunch program
• Eastside Baptist Church
o 2710 Massard Road | (479) 452-1481
o Details: Thursday 9–11 a.m.; By appointment only & emergencies; Bring I.D.
• River Valley Community Church
o 7700 Wells Lake Road | (479) 226-2058
o Details: Emergency only; Mon/Tue/Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Cavanaugh United Methodist Church
o 7205 Hwy 71 South | (479) 646-7704
o Details: Blessing Box; Call for emergency
• Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church
o 4200 Young St. | (479) 561-7073
o Details: Monday and Tuesday 10:00–12:00 p.m.
• Midland Heights Church
o 3500 N. 6th Street | (479) 783-0118
o Details: Saturday hot lunch noon–1 p.m.; Emergency food pantry as needed
• House of Prayer & Praise
o 4023 Mussett Road | (479) 926-1196
o Details: Wednesday 11:30 a.m.–noon; By appointment only
Van Buren
Van Buren, AR
• The Current Church
o 414 South 4th Street | (479) 922-2241
o Details: 3rd Friday of every month 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Emergency only
• Cedarville Senior Activity Center
o 18 Lafayette Lane
o Details: Not a pantry, but a place for senior citizens to get a meal
• Heritage United Methodist Church
o 1604 Pointer Trail | (479) 474-6424
o Details: Monday 9 a.m.–noon; Thursday 4–6 p.m.; Bring photo I.D. and utility bill
• USDA/TEFAP AGENCY – St. Michael’s Catholic Church
o 1025 E. Pointer Trail
o Details: Emergencies only; Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Fri 8 a.m.–noon
• Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church
o 3130 Pointer Trail E. | (479) 474-3630 or 479-763-5500
o Details: Daily by appointment; Crawford County residents only; Bring photo I.D.
Hackett
• Hackett First Baptist
401 E Greenwood St
(479) 683-7363 or 479-462-4584
o Details: Last Saturday of the month 2:30–4:00 p.m.; Bring photo I.D.
Greenwood
• Good Shepherd Presbyterian
o 103 West Denver St.
o Details: Last Saturday of each month 8–11 a.m. or until all gone; November and December on Saturday before the holiday; Bring photo I.D.
• The Church at 10 West Denver / Asbury
o 10 West Denver Street | (479) 806-1168 or 479-996-6397
o Details: Every third Thursday of each month 8–10 a.m.; No distribution in June; Bring photo I.D.
Kibler
• USDA/TEFAP AGENCY – Kibler Baptist Church
o 141 E Kibler Hwy 162 | (479) 632-7007
o Details: Last Friday of every month 9–11 a.m. while supplies last
Lavaca
• Lavaca First Baptist
o 100 N. Main Street | (479) 674-2293
o Details: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Emergency only
• Lavaca First Assembly of God
o 804 East Main Street | (479) 670-5993
o Details: Third Saturday 10 a.m.–noon; Bring photo I.D.; Call to leave message; Emergencies as needed; USDA/TEFAP Agency
Uniontown
• Uniontown Baptist Church
o 5110 Cherokee Hills Trail | (479) 353-3466
o Details: Fourth Saturdays 8 a.m.–noon; Bring photo I.D.
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