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.
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.
Why Are So Many Eligible Arkansans Not Using SNAP? (Part 1) Read More »
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.
Why Access to Benefits Doesn’t Always Mean Access to Healthy Food (Part 2) Read More »
Cheap food doesn’t just happen by accident. It’s shaped by policy, supply chains, and economics.
From Food Deserts to Nutrition Security (Part 2) Read More »
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) Read More »
5 Minute Read The hidden risk behind public health crises In recent years, global health conversations were largely shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic disruption following lockdowns, alongside widespread hospitalizations and loss of life, affected millions of Americans on a deeply personal level. Beyond the immediate crisis, however, the pandemic revealed something more enduring:
What We Can Learn From COVID-19 About The Role Of Food In Public Health Crises Read More »
4 Minute Read A Town With Almost Nothing Left We met with the mayor of a town not so far from Little Rock, and our visit blew my mind and reset my perspective on small-town living. Here’s some facts about this tiny dot on the map: Families: 200 Stoplights: None Stores with processed foods in
Why It’s Hard To Access Healthy Food In Rural Arkansas Read More »
4 Minute Read The purpose of food pantries Back in 2021, we wrote about some of the gaps in the food access system that continue to affect families across Arkansas today. Most people are familiar with food banks and food pantries. Maybe you have volunteered at one yourself. Their purpose is simple and important: to
Why Food Pantries Aren’t Making Arkansans Healthier Read More »
