ALMA COMMUNITY OUTREACH - 107 Hwy 162 South., Alma, AR ; 479-632-4673; food pantry (at times can alos help with clothing and utilities);  open Monday, Thursday, Saturday 10 am till Noon.

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 FRANKLIN COUNTY (OZARK) - 320 N 2nd St., Ozark, AR; 479-667-2781; assisting with food.

ARVAC, INC. OF LOGAN COUNTY (BOONEVILLE) - 366 N. Broadway, Booneville, AR; 479-675-3429; Assists with commodities twice yearly and publishes the dates in the newspaper.

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

ARVAC, INC. OF SCOTT COUNTY (WALDRON)- Memorial Hall, Waldron, AR; 479-637-2871; 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;  clothing, household items, and limited financial aid may be available at times; open
Monday through Friday 10 am till 2 pm.

CAVANAUGH FREE WILL BAPTIST FOOD PANTRY -  2825 Grinnell in Ft. Smith; 479-646-2806;  Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 till 3:30 p.m.;  picture ID is required.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE (GREENWOOD) - 800 Old Excelsior Rd. in Greenwood; 479-996-1154; food and clothes every Wednesday 10 am till Noon.

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: clearinghousefortsmith.com

COMPASSION CENTER - located at 709 Oak St. in Clarksville, AR;  hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am - Noon and
5 pm - 7 pm;  for more information call 479-754-2930.

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. Also offers seasonal utility assistance,  housing counseling and rehabilitation,  first-time homebuyers program and weatherization; 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.

FEED MY FLOCK FOOD PANTRY - located in Moutainburg to serve residents in that immediate area;  please call Susan at 479-369-2761 for specific information.

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.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VAN BUREN - 945 E. Main in Van Buren; 479-474-1271; food pantry every Tuesday through
Thursday 5:30 pm till 7 pm;  serves Crawford Co. residents only.

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

GODDARD UNITED METHODIST - 1922 Dodson Ave. in Ft. Smith; 479-785-1415; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
9 am till Noon & 1 pm till 3:30 pm.

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

HELPING HANDS - a ministry of Grand Ave. Baptist at 3900 Grand Ave. in Ft. Smitrh; 479-709-9035; available by appointment only and only on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

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

JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTER - 1901 Liberty Lane in Van Buren;  479-474-7081 or 474-8088; a distribution center for the Angel Food Ministry (high quality food at low cost).

KING SOLOMON CHURCH - 4400 North N St. in Ft. Smith; 479-782-7567; food is available the 3rd Thursday of each month.

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  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 - 479-637-3093; 502 W 8th; food available Monmday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 8 am till 11 am & Tuesday 8 am till 10 am.

NORTHSIDE UNITED PENTECOSTAL - 3700 Kelley Hwy in Ft. Smith; 479-782-2481; open Tuesday at 10 am.

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.

ST. JAMES BAPTIST FOOD PANTRY - located at 4916 High St. in Ft. Smith;  hours are Mon - Fri,  10 am - 2 pm;  for more info call 479-782-5756.

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

VALLEY OF HOPE MINISTRIES - Highway 64 West of Roland, OK.;  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