Food plants topic at Governor’s COVID-19 update

By Ray King A recent statement by an executive for Tyson Foods predicted a food shortage as processing plants around the country close because of the COVID-19 virus was a topic of discussion Monday during Governor Asa Hutchinson’s daily update on the Corona virus pandemic. Hutchinson... Read More.
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United Way of Southeast Arkansas seeks food donations

The Pine Bluff United Way office is seeking food donations to help provide for the community during the COVID-19 crisis. In this uncertain landscape, we are coming to our most trusted friends , our community to help us provide for food insecure neighbors. We are... Read More.
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Jefferson County Weekly Food Safety Report

  The Arkansas Department of Health regulates the sale of food at establishments such as restaurants, bars, daycares, schools, grocery stores, convenience stores, bed and breakfast facilities, and concession stands. These inspections are made unannounced by environmental health specialists to ensure proper reports and to... Read More.

DHS to Open Summer Food Program Application Period January 14

Applications for the 2019 Arkansas Summer Food Service Program (ASFSP) will be processed in two phases, beginning in January, according to the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS). The first period, only for schools and government sponsors, will open Monday, January 14, 2019.  All other... Read More.
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Raven’s Nest Food Pantry to Open Saturday

Raven's Nest Food Pantry will open its pantry on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Located at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 2507 Hill Street in Pine Bluff, the pantry will be open from 8:00 to 9:30am or until all the food has been given away. Food will be... Read More.

Highland Food Ministry to Give Away Food

The Helping Hands food ministry at Highland Baptist Church, located at 1320 South Peach Street in Pine Bluff, will give away food on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. This giveaway will take place from 6:00 to 7:30pm.  Participants are asked to bring an ID and utility... Read More.