Why Food Pantries Aren’t Making Arkansans Healthier
4 Minute Read The purpose of food pantries Back in 2021, we wrote about some of the gaps in the […]
Community Impact
Stories and insights from the communities we serve. These articles share experiences and data from rural and urban Arkansas to show how improved access to nutritious food can make a meaningful difference.
Why It’s Hard To Access Healthy Food In Rural Arkansas
4 Minute Read A Town With Almost Nothing Left We met with the mayor of a town not so far
What We Can Learn From COVID-19 About The Role Of Food In Public Health Crises
5 Minute Read The hidden risk behind public health crises In recent years, global health conversations were largely shaped by
Why Healthy Food Costs More In Arkansas (Part 1)
Fast, cheap, supersized food has been running through America’s veins since sliced bread was invented. Also driving the heartbeat of America is innovation and making everything bigger and cheaper.
Why Healthy Food Costs More In Arkansas (Part 1)
Fast, cheap, supersized food has been running through America’s veins since sliced bread was invented. Also driving the heartbeat of America is innovation and making everything bigger and cheaper.
From Food Deserts to Nutrition Security (Part 2)
Cheap food doesn’t just happen by accident. It’s shaped by policy, supply chains, and economics.
Why Access to Benefits Doesn’t Always Mean Access to Healthy Food (Part 2)
Arkansas has some of the highest barriers to accessing SNAP Benefits. We dive into a study done by the AHRA and UAMS that interviewed actual SNAP participants.