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City Council approves Food Pantry legislation; Planning Commission approval still required

Monday, October 3 by Staff

By Ray King Five members of the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday voted to approve legislation allowing Debra Allen, who operates the First Ward Living Grace Food Pantry to relocate the operation to the former Fire Station #4 on Commerce Road. Allen presently is located... Read More.

study finds food insecurity linked to job loss, illness

Tuesday, September 6 by Ray King

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansans were more likely to rely on food pantry services following income loss or the diagnosis of a serious illness, according to a study published recently by researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health &... Read More.

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Alexander talks approved legislation for food trucks and short-term rentals

Tuesday, August 2 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved legislation to include food trucks, bed and breakfasts, and short-term rentals in businesses that have to pay taxes to the advertising and promotion commission. Appearing on the oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday, Council member Joni Alexander was... Read More.

Delta Network Food Bank to provide mobile pantry for Southeast Arkansas

Wednesday, June 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jacquline Ross from the Delta Network Food Bank joined The Oldies 1013 with Jennifer Lipp Wednesday morning to discuss some of their plans for southeast Arkansas. Delta Network Food Bank is a non-profit organization that is located in Pine Bluff and is a community... Read More.

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President Biden Appoints UAPB Chancellor as Chair of Board for International Food and Agricultural Development

Thursday, January 27 by Deseray Mckinzy

President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint new members of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD), including Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander as Chair. BIFAD is a seven-member, presidentially appointed advisory committee to USAID to ensure it brings the assets of U.S. universities... Read More.

Watson Chapel Board approved new head football coach; Hires Food Consulting Service

Tuesday, December 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School District met for their monthly meeting, Monday, December 13th, and discussed a lengthy agenda and a couple of recognitions and award presentations for staff and students. Presented by LaDonna Spain, the district's Assistant Superintendent, recognized the district's Wildcat Warrior for the... Read More.

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Delta Food Network concentrating on providing services for Christmas

Wednesday, December 8 by Staff

On Wednesday, Jacqueline Ross of the Delta Food Network appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show to talk about the work her group does in Southeast Arkansas. The Delta Food Network is a part of the United Way of Southeast Arkansas and each Wednesday, a... Read More.

WCSD Board talk new food consulting services and upcoming events

Monday, November 8 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Watson Chapel School District Board met on Monday, November 8th, and discussed eighteen items on their agenda. Included in those items on the agenda were presentations from prospective foodservice consulting companies to support the food service staff in the district. Of those included Taher... Read More.

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SEARK College conducting food drive this afternoon for campus and the community

Thursday, March 11 by Deseray Mckinzy

Southeast Arkansas College President Steven Bloomberg on Thursday told Deltaplex News that the school is teaming up with other groups to conduct a food drive beginning Thursday afternoon beginning at 1 p.m. and continuing until all the food is distributed. Bloomberg said those interested in... Read More.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office looks to deal with local food insecurity

Tuesday, February 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., said Tuesday his office is always looking for ways to improve the programs and services they provide to the community and one of them is to try and deal with food insecurity. Appearing on Talk Back Live... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Food Distribution

Tuesday, January 5 by Jennifer Lipp

TOPPS drive-thru food distribution on Tuesday January 12, 2021 at 10:30am. The distribution will take place at 1000 Townsend Drive in Pine Bluff, and you are asked to remain in your vehicle.

Grant County Food Handout

Monday, January 4 by Jennifer Lipp

Kathy’s Closet and Food Pantry has a daily food handout this morning (Monday 1/4/2021) 10-12 for foodbank recipients- after 12 anyone in GRANT COUNTY in need of food is welcome to come by! Kathy’s Closet is at 106 E Center in Sheridan.

Stories tagged with: food

City Council approves Food Pantry legislation; Planning Commission approval still required

study finds food insecurity linked to job loss, illness

Alexander talks approved legislation for food trucks and short-term rentals

Delta Network Food Bank to provide mobile pantry for Southeast Arkansas

President Biden Appoints UAPB Chancellor as Chair of Board for International Food and Agricultural Development

Watson Chapel Board approved new head football coach; Hires Food Consulting Service

Delta Food Network concentrating on providing services for Christmas

WCSD Board talk new food consulting services and upcoming events

SEARK College conducting food drive this afternoon for campus and the community

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s office looks to deal with local food insecurity

Pine Bluff Food Distribution

Grant County Food Handout

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