ALMA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 248 E. Collum, Alma, AR; 479-632-3535; On-site meals, home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, fun activities, info/referrals, sponsors Ms. Senior Arkansas Pageant. Serving age 60+.

BARLING SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 1300 Strozier Ln., Barling, AR; 479-452-1187; On-site meals, meals
delivered to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, crafts, fun activities, serving age 60+.

BECKMAN SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 2100 N. 31st St., Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-785-0065; On-site meals, meals delivered to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, crafts, fun activities, serving age 60+.

BOONEVILLE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 545 Heritage Dr., Booneville, AR 72927; 479-675-4851; on-site meals, meals delivered to shut-ins, local transportation, crafts, gospel singing, bingo, HUD apartments for ages 60+. Meals are $1.00, other services free. Serving south Logan county.

CEDARVILLE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 732 Pirates Way, Cedarville, AR; 479-474-5429; on-site meals, meals
delivered to shut-ins, fun activities &  recreation. Sponsor of Ms. Senior Arkansas Pageant, serving ages 60+

FORT SMITH SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER  - 2700 Cavanaugh Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72908; 479-648-9970; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, games, dance, bowling, crafts. Serving ages 60+.  All activities free.

FRANKLIN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER OF CHARLESTON - 222 N. Vine, Charleston, AR; 479-965-2557;
on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, fun activities, games, serving ages 60+. $1.00 donation for meals, all activities are free.

FRANKLIN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER OF OZARK - 324 N. 5th St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-4873; on-site and
home delivered meals, recreation, transportation, fun activities, games, serving ages 60+.  $1.00 donation for meals.  All activities are free.

GREENWOOD SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 203 Coker St., Greenwood, AR; 479-996-6581; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, games, crafts, info/referrals, serving age 60+. Activities are free.

HARTFORD SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER  - Corner of Broadway & Gwynn, Hartford, AR; 479-639-2816; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, games, fun activities, crafts, serving age 60+. Free activities.

LAVACA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 104 S. Division St., Lavaca, AR; 479-674-5577; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, games, crafts, fun activities, serving 60+.

MANSFIELD SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 200 N. Sebascott Av., Mansfield, AR; 479-928-4429; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, games, fun activities, crafts, referrals, serving Mansfield residents ages 60+. Activities are free.

MIDTOWN SENIOR NUTRITION CENTER - 1411 Rogers Av., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-1192; noon meals in-center & home delivered to shut-ins, activities, trips, transportation, serving ages 60+. Very small fee for meals only.

MOUNTAINBURG SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - Mountainburg City Complex Bldg., Mountainburg, AR;
479-369-2643; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, games, fun activities, crafts, parties, sponsor of Ms. Senior Arkansas pageant. Serving Mountainburg residents ages 60+. Activities are free.

MULBERRY SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 29 Kirsey Parkway, Mulberry, AR; 479-997-1901; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, games, crafts, trips, fun activities, sponsor of Ms. Senior Arkansas Pageant. Serving ages 60+, activities are free.

PARIS SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 331 S. First St., Paris, AR 72855; 479-963-3475; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, local transportation, crafts, gospel singing, games, fun activities. Housing assistance if HUD approved, serving north Logan county ages 60+. Meals $1.00 each, other services free.

RAY BAKER SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 3600 N. Albert Pike, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-782-0386; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, transportation, games, fun activities, crafts, serving ages 60+. Activities are free.

SCOTT COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. OF PARKS - Parks, AR; 479-577-2612; providing fun activities for senior citizens ages 60+.

SCOTT COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC. OF WALDRON - Waldron, AR; 479-637-3538; providing fun activities for senior citizens ages 60+.

VAN BUREN SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 607 Knox, St., Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-5378; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, recreation, trips, games, fun activities, sponsor of Ms. Senior Arkansas pageant. Serving age 60+, activities are free.

ARKOMA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 615 Poteau St., Arkoma, OK; 918-875-3008; recreation, transportation,
socialization, fun activities, dinner & dance on Saturday evenings. Meals served 3 times week, accepts small donation for meals & activity supplies, all other services free. Serving Arkoma & Ft. Smith area age 55+.

CHOCTAW NATION NUTRITION & SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - Railroad & Dallas Streets, Talihina, OK;
918-567-3916; providing home delivered meals to shut-ins, fun activities, music, day trips, on-site meals served Mon. thru Fri. at noon. Ages 60+ is 50 cent donation & ages 55-60 is $2.75 donation for lunch. Serving Talihina area.

MELVIN TAYLOR NUTRITION CENTER - 500 Twyman Park Dr., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-647-8178; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, local transportation, serving Poteau, Monday-Friday, ages 60+.

MULDROW SENIOR CITIZENS & NUTRITION CENTER - 303 Northwest First, Muldrow, OK 74948; 918-427-6666; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, transportation for special events, fun activities, games, serving Muldrow residents ages 60+, Monday - Friday, 8am - 2pm. Activities are free.

PANAMA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 411 Main St., Panama, OK 74951; 918-963-4346 or 918-963-2255; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, transportation, home repair, medicine program, information & referrals. Monday - Friday, serving ages 60+, small charge for meals, other services free.

POTEAU ADULT CENTER - 300 S. McKenna, Poteau, OK; 918-647-2769; serving senior citizens of Poteau area, fun activities, crafts, dance class, music jamboree each Saturday at 6pm.  All activities free.

ROLAND NUTRITION CENTER & SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER - 805 S. Roland Rd., Roland, OK; 918-427-6843; on-site & home delivered meals to shut-ins, fun activities, games, day trips, special occasion events, serving Roland residents ages 60+.  $1.00 donation for meal is appreciated, most activities are free.

SPIRO NUTRITION CENTER - 105 NE 6th St., Spiro, OK; 918-962-3702; meals served daily at 11:20, home delivered meals to shut-ins. Open Monday-Friday, 8am to 1 pm.

ALMA COMMUNITY OUTREACH - 718 Fayetteville Ave., Alma, AR ; 479-632-HOPE; providing emergency food, furniture, & clothing.

AMERICAN RED CROSS - 1709 N. Greenwood, Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-1056; emergency services for military families & victims of disaster. Serving Western AR & Eastern Ok. To go to their web site click here: www.redcross

ARVAC, INC. OF LOGAN COUNTY - 366 N. Broadway, Booneville, AR; 479-675-3429; Emergency assistance with food & seasonal utility help.

ARVAC, INC OF LOGAN COUNTY - 124 N. Elm, Paris, AR; 479-963-6325; Emergency assistance with food & seasonal utility help.

ARVAC, INC. OF SCOTT COUNTY - Memorial Hall, Waldron, AR; 479-637-2871; Emergency assistance with food & seasonal utility help.

ARVAC, INC. OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 320 N 2nd St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-2791; Emergency assistance with food & seasonal utility help.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES HELPING CENTER - 409 N. Adams, Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-6111; providing emergency food, clothing, household items, and occasional small financial help.

CHEROKEE NATION GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 800-256-0671 or
918-456-0671; provides emergency general financial assistance for Native Americans. Must live in Cherokee Nation service area.  Income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

CHEROKEE NATION HOUSING PROGRAM - 701 West Fox St., Tahlequah, OK 74465; 918-458-6073 or 918-458-5646;
emergency housing repairs/rehabilitation & housing assistance for disaster victims in 14 counties.  Must have CDIB card.  To go to their web site click here: www.cherokee.org

CLARKSVILLE SALVATION ARMY - 540 E. Cherry, Clarksville, AR; 479-74-3861; food pantry

COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES - 317 W. Walnut, Paris, AR 72855; 479-963-3300; emergency food pantry & clothing for qualifying needy. Serving North Logan county.

COMMUNITY RESCUE MISSION - 310 N. "F" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-1443; providing emergency temporary shelter & on-site hot meals to men, women & families. ID required. Serving western Ark & eastern OK. Services free

COMMUNITY SERVICES CLEARINGHOUSE - 4420 Wheeler Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-5074; emergency services, including: food pantry for those who have an emergency & are truly in need, as appraised by caseworker. To go to their web site click here: www.members.aol.com/fsclearhou

COMPASSIONATE HELPERS - a food pantry serving primarily Mountainburg and Mulberry areas, sponsored by Graphic Southern Baptist Church (4102 W. Graphic Rd., Alma or call 479-997-8366);  currently the pantry is open on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 pm.

COMPASSIONATE MINISTRIES FOOD PANTRY - 3812 Kibler Rd., Van Buren, Ar 72956; 479-474-7702; meeting emergency hungary needs from their food pantry, and offering budget counseling, as they share the love of Christ. Serving Crawford county.

CRAWFORD/SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - 4831 Armour, Ft. Smith, AR 72904;
479-785-2303; providing emergency seasonal utility bill assistance and food bank. Serving Crawford & Sebastian counties. All services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.cscdccaa.org

DYER FOOD PANTRY - 306 Washington St., Dyer, AR; 479-997-8557 or 479-997-8208; open Mon - Fri, 8-12 and 1-4.

EMERGENCY HOMELESSNESS ASSISTANCE OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465;
918-456-0671 ext 2366 or 2266; emergency one time help for Indian families who are living in shelters or being evicted.
Must be from federally recognized tribe, living in Cherokee Nation service area.  Income guidelines apply. To go to their web site click here: www.mlamb@cherokee.org

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD OF GREENWOOD FOOD PANTRY - 725 Park Dr., Greenwood, AR; 479-996-6030; open each Wednesday 11 to 1 o'clock. Meal is served & food given to those present.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDARVILLE - 10744 N. Highway 59, Cedarville, AR  72932; 479-474-6156; food pantry
open 2nd Saturday of month, 1 pm - 3 pm or by appointment. Serving Cedarville & surrounding area.

GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION - 200 Drennen, Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-4163; temporary emergency shelter for men, clothing for families, meals served to public noon & 5 pm. ID  required. Services are free.

HEARTS OF HOPE - 312 N Main, Mulberry  AR (479-632-8253); offers a food and clothing ministry Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10 am till 2 pm;  also offers housing to people going through recovery or rehab programs for addictions.

HELP IN CRISIS - 1401 N. Maple, Sallisaw, OK; 800-300-5321 or 918-775-3300; emergency women's shelter,
clothing, diapers & food for victims of domestic abuse & sexual assault. To go to their web site click here: www.hic@intellex.com

KI BOIS COMMUNITY ACTION - 501 Dewey St., Poteau, OK; 800-299-4479 or 918-647-3267; homeless help and food. Serving low income, elderly, disabled in 4 Okla counties, including LeFlore. To go to their web site click here: www.kibois.com

LEFLORE COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES, INC. - 404 Dewey St., Poteau, OK 74953; 800-221-5187 or 918-647-4196; emergency teen shelter, serving Oklahoma. All services are free. To go to their web site click here: www.members@clnk.com/lcys

MORE FOOD FOR LESS - a program of Jubilee Christian Center to provide staple food items at a greatly discounted price; a typical $50 bag of groceries sells for $21; for more information or to enroll in the program call 479-474-7081 or 479-474-8088.

OUTREACH CENTER OF SALLISAW - 319 W. Choctaw, Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-6443; temporary emergency shelter & meals for homeless, in Christian environment.

SALVATION ARMY OF CLARKSVILLE - 540 E CHERRY, CLARKSVILLE AR; 479-754-3861; food pantry

SALVATION ARMY OF FORT SMITH - 301 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-6145; providing temporary emergency shelter, clothing, food, utilities, housing, furniture, & hot meals to those in need. Public invited to dinner @ 5pm. Serving Crawford, Sebastian & Sequoyah counties. All services not always available. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

SALVATION ARMY OF LEFLORE COUNTY - 108 N.Witte, Poteau, OK; 918-649-0432; emergency seasonal utility assistance,  food pantry help 3 times in 12 mo, serving LeFlore county. To go to their web site click here. www.salvationarmy.org

SALVATION ARMY OF OZARK - 105 N. 5th St., Ozark, AR; assisting with emergency utilities, food, thrift store clothing, serving Franklin & Logan counties. Pick up application at DHS. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE OF HEAVENER - 520 E. First St., Heavener, OK; 918-653-4815; Free emergency clothing & household items, car seats. Can only help once a year, referral required from social service agency, police dept., fire dept., or minister. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE OF POTEAU - 400 Dewey Av., Poteu, OK; 918-647-8780; Free emergency clothing & household items, car seats. Can only help once a year, referral required from social service agency, police dept., fire dept., or minister. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

SISTERS STARTING OVER - Ft. Smith, AR; 479-459-3180; providing housing & support system in Christian environment for homeless women without children. 

WOMEN'S CRISIS CENTER - Fort Smith, AR;  479-782-4956;  offering emergency shelter and crisis services for abused and battered women and women who are victims of rape.

WOMEN'S CRISIS SERVICES - LeFlore County, OK; 800-230-9799 or 918-647-9800; offering emergency temporary shelter, food & clothing serving victims of domestic violence & sexual abuse.

ALMA COMMUNITY OUTREACH - 718 Fayetteville Ave., Alma, AR ; 479-632-HOPE; food pantry

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES -  offered by Southside Baptist Church at 2400 Dodson in Ft. Smith,  this program provides food at great discounts,  usually 50% or higher;  menus do vary from month to month;  cash, checks and food stamps are all accepted;  for more 
information call 479-782-5041.

ARVAC, INC. OF LOGAN COUNTY - 366 N. Broadway, Booneville, AR; 479-675-3429; Assisting with food.

ARVAC, INC OF LOGAN COUNTY - 124 N. Elm, Paris, AR; 479-963-6325; assisting with food.

ARVAC, INC. OF SCOTT COUNTY - Memorial Hall, Waldron, AR; 479-637-2871; assisting with food.

ARVAC, INC. OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 320 N 2nd St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-2791; assisting with food.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES HELPING CENTER - 409 N. Adams, Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-6111; providing emergency food assistance once a year to those who are in need.

CAVANAUGH FREE WILL BAPTIST FOOD PANTRY -  Cavanaugh Free Will Baptist Church at 2825 Grinnell in Ft. Smith is
offering a food pantry Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 till 4:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES - 317 W. Walnut, Paris, AR 72855; 479-963-3300; food pantry for qualifying needy. Serving North Logan county.

COMMUNITY SERVICES CLEARINGHOUSE - 4420 Wheeler Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-5074; offering food from their food pantry for those who have an emergency & are truly in need , also providing information on other community resources.To go to their web site click here: www.members.aol.com/fsclearhou

COMPASSIONATE MINISTRIES - 3812 Kibler Rd., Van Buren, Ar 72956; 479-474-7702; meeting emergency hungary needs from their food pantry, and offering budget counseling, as they share the love of Christ. Serving Crawford county.

CRAWFORD/SEBASTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL - 4831 Armour, Ft. Smith, AR 72904;
479-785-2303; Providing emergency food for needy residents of Crawford & Sebastian counties. To go to their web site click here: www.cscdccaa.org

DYER FOOD PANTRY - 306 Washington St., Dyer, AR 72935; 479-997-8557 or 479-997-8208; open Mon - Fri, 8-12
and 1-4.

EVANGEL TEMPLE REMNANT MINISTRY  - every Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall at the intersection of Towson & Dodson Ave. in Ft. Smith;  after a short service a hot meal is served and then groceries and clothing are distributed.

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD OF GREENWOOD FOOD PANTRY - 725 Park Dr., Greenwood, AR; 479-996-6030; open each Wednesday 11 to 1 o'clock. Meal is served & food given to those present.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CEDARVILLE - 10744 N. Highway 59, Cedarville, AR  72932; 479-474-6156; food pantry
open 2nd Saturday of month, 1 pm - 3 pm or by appointment. Serving Cedarville & surrounding area.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGAM OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, OK 74465; 918-456-0671 or
918-458-4483; providing food thru 5 distribution centers, including Sallisaw. Must have CDIB and live in 14 county area of
Cherokee Nation. To go to their web site click here: www.bsquirrel@cherokee.org

GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD BANK - 200 Hwy 64 East, Alma, AR; 479-369-4735 or 479-632-2020; serving Crawford county residents Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 1 pm - 3 pm. A ministry of First Baptist Church, helping anyone in need.

HAND IN HAND - A ministry of First Baptist Church of Mansfield, 405 E. Center St., Mansfield, AR; 479-928-5440; food
pantry open  4th Friday each month 4pm - 5:30pm. To go to their web site click here: www.fbcmansfield.com

HEARTS OF HOPE - 312 N Main, Mulberry  AR (479-632-8253); offers a food and clothing ministry Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10 am till 2 pm;  also offers housing to people going through recovery or rehab programs for addictions.

HELP IN CRISIS - 205 N. College,Tahlequah, OK; 800-300-5321;  food, for victims of domestic abuse & sexual assault. Serving 5 Oklahoma counties, including Sequoyah & LeFlore.  To go to their web site click here: www.hic@intellex.com

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CITY OF CLARKSVILLE - 605 Lucas, Clarksville, AR 72830; 479-754-3564; Emergency food pantry for those in need.

LIVING WATERS FOOD PANTRY (Chester, AR) - 305 North Front in Chester;  open 3 to 5 p.m. every 3rd Tuesday of the month;  no calls (walk-in only).

LIVING WATERS MINISTRIES - a new food bank at 504 Main Street in Charleston, AR (479-965-1216 or 479-518-4909;  mailing address is PO Box 174, Charleston  72933).

LOAVES & FISHES 2203 Hendricks, Ft. Smith, AR; 479-785-3575; food pantry open each Monday at 7pm. Serving anyone in need, ID required. A ministry of City Christian Fellowship Church. SPECIAL NOTE:  as of March 18, 2003, this food ministry is not
being offered till further notice.

MORE FOOD FOR LESS - a program of Jubilee Christian Center to provide staple food items at a greatly discounted price; a typical $50 bag of groceries sells for $21; for more information or to enroll in the program call 479-474-7081 or 479-474-8088.

NEW LIFE CENTER FOOD PANTRY OF WALDRON - for more info call 479-637-3093.

OUTREACH CENTER OF SALLISAW - 319 W. Choctaw, Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-6443; food pantry assistance for those in need.

RAGAN FAMILY CENTER - 3200 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-783-4161; offers food pantry for needy residents of Ragon Homes. Call before going.

REMNANT MINISTRY of EVANGEL TEMPLE - every Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall at the intersection of Towson & Dodson Ave. in Ft. Smith;  after a short service a hot meal is served and then groceries and clothing are distributed.

SALVATION ARMY OF CLARKSVILLE- 540 E. Cherry, Clarksville, AR; 479-74-3861; food pantry

SALVATION ARMY OF FORT SMITH - 301 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-6145; food pantry providing emergency food for those in need in Crawford, Sebastian & Sequoyah counties. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

SALVATION ARMY OF LEFLORE COUNTY - 108 N.Witte, Poteau, OK; 918-649-0432;  food pantry, help limited  to 3 times in 12 months. Serving LeFlore county. To go to their web site click here:  www.salvationarmy.org

SEVENTH DAY CHURCH OF GOD - 1500 N. 52 St., Ft. Smith, AR; 479-452-6245; food pantry for families in need, open 2nd Tuesday each month, at 7 pm, or by appointment. Must provide social security card.

SUGARLOAF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP FOOD PANTRY - address is 35204 Midway Rd., Poteau  OK.

VALLEY OF HOPE MINISTRIES - Highway 64 West of Roland, OK.; 918-427-3217; emergency food pantry for needy residents of Sequoyah county. Open each Tuesday, 10 am to 5 pm, or by appointment, if emergency.

WESTARK CHURCH OF CHRIST - 900 N. Waldron Rd., Ft. Smith, AR 72904; 479-452-1240; food pantry available for the needy.  To go to their web site click here: www.westarkchurchofchrist.org

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF CRAWFORD COUNTY - 904 Cloverleaf Ci., Van Buren, AR 72956;
479-474-7595; make application for food stamps.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF FRANKLIN COUNTY - 800 W. Commerical, Ozark, AR; 479-667-2379;
make application for food stamps.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF LEFLORE COUNTY - 511 S. Harper St., Poteau, OK 74953;
800-493-7960 & 918-649-2300; to make application for food stamps. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF LOGAN COUNTY PARIS LOCATION - 17 W. McKeen, Paris, AR;
501-675-3091; to make application for food stamps.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF LOGAN COUNTY BOONEVILLE LOCATION - 398 E. 2nd St., Booneville AR; 501-675-3091; to make application for food stamps.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF SCOTT COUNTY - South Highway 71B, Waldron, AR 72958;
479-637-4141; to make application for food stamps.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF SEBASTIAN COUNTY - 616 Garrison Av., Ft. Smith, Ar 72902; 
479-782-4555; to make application for food stamps.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OF SEQUOYAH COUNTY - 1611 S. Kerr Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-4464 or 800-270-0805; to make application for food stamps. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

FOOD STAMP WEB SITES -  The government offers two websites regarding the Food Stamp program.  The first is a general information site that provides everything you need to know.  It is located at www.nal.usda.gov/foodstamp. The second provides the opportunity for a person or family to do a pre-screening on-line to see if it appears that the applicant would qualify for the program.  This site is located at www.foodstamps-step1.usda.gov.

ALMA COMMUNITY OUTREACH - 718 Fayetteville Ave., Alma, AR ; 479-632-HOPE; free furniture for those in need.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES HELPING CENTER - 409 N. Adams, Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-6111; providing emergency  household items, to those in need.

GOLDEN RULE CLOTHES CLOSET - 212 N. 3rd St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-8150; free emergency furniture & household items for those in need. Open Tues, Thurs, & Sat 9 am to 1 pm.

HOPE CHEST - operated by Westark Church of Christ,  this is a service to assist families in need of furniture from time to time without charge to approved applicants (clothing is the primary service offered);  location is 717 North H Street in Ft. Smith and is open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m.; more information may be obtained by calling 479-784-9715.

SALVATION ARMY OF FORT SMITH - 301 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-783-6145; providing emergency furniture to those in need. Serving Crawford, Sebastian & Sequoyah counties. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

CHURCH OUTSIDE THE WALLS - P.O. Box 249, Arkoma, OK; 918-875-3293; feeding the homeless and conducting church services prior to meal.

COMMUNITY RESCUE MISSION - 310 N. "F" St., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-1443; providing free on-site hot meals to men, women & families. ID required. Serving western Ark & eastern OK.

ELDERLY SERVICES OF CHEROKEE NATION - P.O. Box 948, Tahlequah, Ok 74465; 918-456-0671 ext. 2346 or 2266
provides on-site and carry-out meals at 8 locations, including Sallisaw. Free for ages 55+, small charge under 55. To go to
their web site click here: www.jsnell@cherokee.org

EVANGEL TEMPLE REMNANT MINISTRY  - every Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall at the intersection of Towson & Dodson Ave. in Ft. Smith;  after a short service a hot meal is served and then groceries and clothing are distributed.

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD OF GREENWOOD FOOD PANTRY - 725 Park Dr., Greenwood, AR; 479-996-6030; open each Wednesday 11 to 1 o'clock. Meal is served & food given to those present.

GOSPEL RESCUE MISSION - 200 Drennen, Van Buren, AR 72956; 479-474-4163; free meals served to public noon & 5 pm. ID  required.

OUTREACH CENTER OF SALLISAW - 319 W. Choctaw, Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-6443;  free meals for homeless, served in Christian environment.

REMNANT MINISTRY of EVANGEL TEMPLE - every Thursday at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall at the intersection of Towson & Dodson Ave. in Ft. Smith;  after a short service a hot meal is served and then groceries and clothing are distributed.

ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - 215 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, AR 72903; 479-782-9912; providing free sack lunches Monday - Friday at 8:30am & 11:30am, and Saturday 11:30 am only.

AARP - 1701 Centerview Dr. #205, Little Rock, AR 72201; 800-424-3410; group discounts on medication. Serving people age 50+.  To go to their web site click here:  www.aarp.org

ARKANSAS HEALTH CARE ACCESS FOUNDATION, INC. - P.O. Box 56248, Little Rock, AR 72215; 501-221-3033 or 800-950-8233; Free non-emergency medical, dental, lab & prescription  services.  Serving uninsured, low income
Arkansas resident or resident alien. To go to their web site click here: www.aristotle.net/~ahcaf

CATHOLIC CHARITIES HELPING CENTER - 409 N. Adams, Sallisaw, OK; 918-775-6111; can often assist with purchase of medication.

CHOCTAW NATION RUBIN WHITE HEALTH CLINIC - 109 Kerr Av., Poteau, OK 74953; 918-649-1100; providing
family medical services & medication. Must hold valid certificate degree of Indian blood.

COMMUNITY SERVICES CLEARINGHOUSE - 4420 Wheeler Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72902; 479-782-5074; children's emergency medication assistance. To go to their web site click here: www.members.aol.com/fsclearhou

ELI LILLY COMPANY - 877-795-4559 (toll free); call for application to buy any Lilly product (including medicine) for $12. Income must be $18,000 year or less. To go to their web site click here: www.lillyanswers.com

HEAVENER MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC - 511 E. 2nd St., Heavener, OK; 918-653-7718 or 918-426-100 24 hr.; treating chronic mental illness & providing some prescription medication. Serving LeFlore county adults.

MEDICAID - 616 Garrison Ave., Ft. Smith, AR 72901; 479-782-4555; medical assistance &  transportation for eligible adults and children. Providing services for very low income.

PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE - a nationwide program that brings together diverse medical groups to help
qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need from participating public and private programs;  this program serves as a "clearinghouse" for prescription assistance programs and can help people locate the best assistance program to help get their medications either free or at greatly reduced rates;  htere is no cost to use this service;  call 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669) or go to their web site at www.ppa.org.

MEDICARE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER - 800-MED-ICARE; providing information on all Medicare/Medicaid services.  To go to their web site click here: www.medicare.gov

MEDICARE DISCOUNT DRUG BENEFIT - to get comprehensive information on this government sponsored plan go to www.Medicare.gov.  This site provides drug price comparisons of available discount cards and where those cards can be obtained.  The same information can also be obtained by calling 1-800-Medicare.

PALS (Prescription Assistance Line for Seniors) - 501-569-3505, 8 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday;  a hotline that helps Arkansas seniors find and apply for free or reduced-cost prescription medications.

PANAMA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 411 Main St., Panama, OK 74951; 918-963-4346 or 918-963-2255;  medicine program, information & referrals. Monday - Friday, serving ages 60+, small charge for meals, other services free.
SOONER CARE - 1611 S. Kerr Blvd., Sallisaw, OK; 800-270-0805 or 918-775-4464; providing free medical insurance for Sequoyah county Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.okdhs.org

PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE - a nationwide program that brings together diverse medical groups to help
qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need from participating public and private programs;  this program serves as a "clearinghouse" for prescription assistance programs and can help people locate the best assistance program to help get their medications either free or at greatly reduced rates;  htere is no cost to use this service;  call 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669) or go to their web site at www.ppa.org.

SOONER CARE - 511 S. Harper, Poteau, OK; 918-649-2300 or 800-493-7960; providing free medical insurance for LeFlore County Oklahoma children. To go to their web site click here: www.salvationarmy.org

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