Quick Facts about Arkansas Rice Depot
- The Arkansas Rice Depot was formed in 1982 to combat hunger in Arkansas
- The Rice Depot distributes almost 9 million pounds of food and supplies a year
- At the end of 2011, Arkansas Rice Depot fed over 15% of the entire population of the state
- With a small staff, more than 98% of budget is spent on purchasing and distributing food to people living in poverty
- Serves 900 hunger relief programs in the state – the only faith based, statewide food bank network
- Arkansas Rice Depot’s mission is to find Sensible Solutions to Hunger in Arkansas
Arkansas Poverty Facts
- 18.8% of Arkansans live below the poverty line
- 1 in 6 Arkansans struggle to provide enough food for their family
- 27.6 of Arkansas children live in poverty
- Arkansas ranks 1st in the nation for food insecurity
- The average income of a Food For Seniors recipient is $79/month, after rent and utilities are paid
Become a Hunger Hero Today!
For 30 years Arkansas Rice Depot has been here fighting hunger in Arkansas. Your support allows us to give hope to the hungry through the gift of food. Each year we feed approximately 15% of the state's population through the distribution of nearly 9 million pounds of food and supplies! As we celebrate three decades of finding sensible solutions to hunger in Arkansas we are looking ahead to the needs of future families, kids, and seniors. There is still much to do and we invite you to join us.
The problem of hunger unlike so many issues we face in life is solvable. You can help us end hunger in Arkansas simply by becoming a Hunger Hero. A Hunger Hero is a monthly giving partner who is committed to fighting hunger. We will continue addressing hunger in our state and can't do it without your help. Join today!
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By supporting Arkansas Rice Depot you can make a difference in the life of a hungry Arkansan!
Adopt A School Project
Looking for a fun and unique way to support Food For Kids this year? Consider adopting a school using our new schoolhouse! Each schoolhouse represents one Food For Kids program and each brick a $10 gift. Developed at Asbury United Methodist, this is a simple and effective means to combat hunger here in Arkansas. Learn more
Kids Helping Kids through Local
Missions
Make Arkansas Rice Depot your Vacation Bible School mission project! Use our packet with fun and exciting activities that compliment popular VBS themes while engaging kids in the process of giving and helping others. Get your VBS Local Missions Packet now!
Thank You Volunteers!
The heart and soul of Arkansas Rice Depot is our volunteers. In 2012, we had 7,683 who came to give their time and their talents. Thank you for serving the least of these!
