It’s so important for our community to come together (virtually) during this difficult time. Here are some resources we’ve found that may be helpful if Coronavirus has created hardships for you and your family.
BASIC NEEDS
Access Arkansas
Online application for SNAP, TEA, Child Care Assistance, etc.
Arkansas 2-1-1
For basic human needs, physical and mental health resources, employment support and support for children.
Website // (479) 365-2147 or (866) 489-6983
Arkansas Drug Card
Provides prescription assistance. Visit website for prescription discount.
FOOD PANTRIES
Bread of Life (First United Methodist Church)
Food Pantry: Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 AM – 11:30 AM at 208 W. Emma Avenue, Springdale
Clothing Closet: 130 N Main, Springdale. Currently open by appointment only. Call (479) 751-4610 Option #3 Wednesday – Thursday 9 AM – 11:30 AM.
CARE Community Center
Basic needs, food pantry and cooking classes.
2510 N. 17th Street Suite 203, Rogers
Website // (479) 246-0104 or (479) 246-0110
Centro Cristiano Assemblies of God Church
Food pantry on the last Wednesday of the month from 9 AM – 11 AM. No requirements.
2121 S. 1st Street, Rogers
Website // (479) 631-2259
Compassion Center – Feed the 479 Pantry
Food and clothing.
Monday – Wednesday 5 PM – 7 PM and Thursday 9:30 AM -11:30AM
Valid ID required
3157 W. Sunset, Springdale
Website // (479) 717-5630
Cross Church Compassion Center
Food pantry offering groceries via drive thru
2407 S Thompson St, Springdale
Food Access Map
Maps out food pantries, markets, schools
NWA Food Bank
Lists of food distribution sites across Northwest Arkansas
Partner agency food distribution // Mobile pantry distribution
HELP FINDING RESOURCES
Hark at the Center for Collaborative Care
Assistance with free and confidential needs assessment and a customized resource plan. Also, possible access to financial assistance programs
Website // Español // Marshallese // Facebook
NWA COVID-19 Resource Map
Google map showing the location of resources throughout the NWA area
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas
List of school district meal distribution as well as other online community resources (including utility support, emergency housing, food pantries)
United Way of Northwest Arkansas
Call 211 for access to a support person who can direct you to resources to find food, pay housing bills, access free childcare, and other essential services: dial 211 from your phone
Local COVID-19 health information and resources
UTILITIES
Black Hills Energy
Temporarily suspended disconnections
Cox Communications
Providing the first 2 months free of Connect2Compete; resources for discounted, refurbished equipment; and phone and remote desktop support at no charge
Ozarks Electric
Suspended disconnections for non-payment effective March 16 through April 15
PGTelco
Suspended late fees and disconnections for non-pay starting March 16 for 60 days
Rogers Water Utilities
Temporarily suspended disconnections
SWEPCO
Temporarily suspended all service disconnections for non-payment