WIC is a lifeline, and improving the program would benefit many
Mary’s oldest daughter loves to hike, so they travel Arkansas together, hiking on different paths around the state. They then return home to Crossett, where Mary and her two daughters, […]
Pandemic Highlights Glaring Issues with Food Assistance Programs
Tomiko Townley currently serves as the Advocacy Director for the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. The Alliance is a collaborative organization that works on behalf of and with Arkansans facing hunger. […]
How the City of Little Rock Met a Hunger Crisis Head On During the Pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the City of Little Rock realized that an immediate need would be food for hungry children who would normally receive meals at school. Many agencies […]
AACF Statement on the Debt Ceiling
Congress is currently debating whether or not to raise the debt ceiling. Will policymakers protect the full faith and credit of the United States, or will they allow our nation […]
Policy hurdles keep Marshallese in Arkansas from accessing hunger-fighting programs
As hunger increased across Arkansas during the pandemic, one population was blocked from participating in a vital safety-net program intended to keep nutritious food on the table during tough times. […]
Lessons Learned from the Pandemic: Implementing Systems Change Can End Child Hunger
We were not prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic to hit and shut down most of the country in March 2020. It was a once-in-a-lifetime event that we are still trying […]
WIC provides food security for new mom of twins during pandemic
Anna, who hopes to become a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse, grew up in El Dorado and still calls it home with her husband and two daughters, Magnolia and […]
How Using a Racial Equity Lens Can Reduce Hunger for All Children
Childhood Hunger is a Racial Equity Issue There are far too many children in our country who go hungry every day, especially when we have the tools readily available to […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Learn About and Celebrate the Rich Traditions, Cultures, and Contributions of Latino and Hispanic People
For most of my life, my name alone has identified me to others as being Hispanic or Latina. I am proud of my heritage and as a result, Hispanic Heritage […]
More than 100 Arkansas community members and leaders call on Arkansans to help end hunger
From around the state, more than 100 advocates, business leaders, community members and foundation directors have signed a letter urging their fellow Arkansans to do their part in making a hunger-free Arkansas. […]