Arkansas largest food bank. A charity dedicated to eliminating hunger in the lives of children, senior citizens and families in poverty. Volunteer opportunities.

Quick Facts about Arkansas Rice Depot

  • The Arkansas Rice Depot was formed in 1982 to combat hunger in Arkansas
  • The Rice Depot distributes over 8 million pounds of food a year
  • At the end of 2009, the 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% of population live below the Federal Poverty Average
  • The 4th poorest state. 503,000 Arkansans live in poverty
  • 25% of those living in poverty are children
  • The average income of a Food For Seniors recipient is $79/month, after rent and utilities are paid


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Set aside the money you'll spend for one day's vacation meals and give it to Rice Depot. For $100, we can feed four families for a week.

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