Arkansas Foodbank Network

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The Arkansas Foodbank Network is a non-profit food bank located in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The Network was established in 1984 to address the issue of hunger in Arkansas, by securing surplus unmarketable but wholesome food and grocery products for distribution to area relief agencies. The Network operates a 73,000 square foot warehouse.

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The Network provides these services through the following programs:

Kid's Cafe--provides meals to children in after-school programs at seven Boys and Girls Clubs in Pulaski County
Senior Supplement Program--provides groceries to low-income seniors
Rural Delivery Program--delivers food to rural food pantries in Arkansas on a monthly basis
Fresh Produce Initiative--seeks to obtain surplus produce for distribution, as many low-income families are forced to purchase food with a higher calorie content because it is cheaper than more nutritious items
Backpack for Kids--delivered to children in Monroe County who would otherwise not have food for the weekend

In 2004, NTFB received nearly $33 million in support, of which over $27 million consisted of donated food and grocery items and other in-kind donations. NTFB distributed nearly 28 million pounds of food to over 650,000 families, as well as over 6.3 million meals and snacks.

The Network is a member of America's Second Harvest.