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Free goods or servicesWhere: Arkansas only, local areaIn-kindRolling
Arkansas Foodbank
Food for Kids (weekend backpacks and school pantries)
Weekend backpacks of kid-friendly food for students who need it, and school pantries that serve students and their families, in the Foodbank's 33-county area of central, eastern and southern Arkansas.
- Amount
- Free food for students who need it (not cash)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- Unclear: ask the funder
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Who this fits
- Private school · MicroschoolSchools in the Foodbank's 33-county area. Whether private schools can be partner sites isn't stated: call.
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- Arkansas only, local area
- Last checked
- Oct 2, 2026on arkansasfoodbank.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Whether private schools can be backpack or pantry partner sites.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check that your county is in the Arkansas Foodbank's service area
- Step 2: Call the Community Programs Manager at 501-569-4327
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
The Foodbank's page posts no eligibility rules for schools. It serves 33 counties in central, eastern and southern Arkansas. Call the Community Programs Manager at 501-569-4327 to ask whether your school can take part.
- School in the Foodbank's 33-county area of central, eastern and southern Arkansas
Timing
No posted deadline. Call to ask.