Arkansas Assistance Programs.

Find how to get assistance in all cities in Arkansas, including Little Rock and Fort Smith. Get access to rent assistance, help for paying utilities, health care and medical bills, food, and other financial assistance.

Arkansas Health Care Access Foundation, Inc.
This medical assistance program is for lower income, medically uninsured Arkansas residents who can’t pay medical bills. The products and services provided in the program are all donated or volunteered by Arkansas dentists, doctors, cooperating hospitals, pharmacies, and home health agencies. 800-950-8233

ARKids First
This is a healthcare program for families and children in need of health insurance to help with medical expenses. There are two levels of this program, one being ARKids A (which is Medicaid) and the second level is ARKids B. “B” is for families whose income is too high to be on government Medicaid but have no health insurance for their children. 1-888-474-8275

Emergency Food Assistance Program
The Emergency Food Assistance Program will makes surplus food and groceries available to lower income households. This assistance is intended to supplement other foods and is not intended to serve as a household's sole or main food source.  (501) 371-1400

The Arkansas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
It helps families with limited income get the food and nutrition they need for good health. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are used instead of cash to buy food and groceries. Most people usually must spend some cash along with their food stamp grant benefits in order to buy enough food for a month. (501) 682-1001

Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA)
This program assists financially needy Arkansas families with children under the age of 18 become more independent and responsible for the support of their families. It will provide grants, job training, and help finding employment, including work from home jobs. 1-800-482-8988

Foreclosure Prevention and Mortgage Assistance
Find a listing of non profit, HUD approved agencies to call for foreclosure help in Arkansas. The federal government has certified numerous non-profits in the state of HUD housing agencies. Read more.

Non-Profit Debt Reduction and Credit Services
Several national and local agencies operate in Arkansas. They offer consumers a number of credit and debt assistance programs, and provide homeowners help on their home loans. Find Arkansas credit counseling.

Free Legal Aid in Arkansas from Non-Profits
A few different firms can help state residents deal with civil legal matters. For example, get free legal aid and support for housing, family issues, debt and foreclosure filings, and other issues. More.

Arkansas Community Clinics and Medical Centers
People of all income levels can turn to community clinics for free or low cost, high quality medical care. Get help with items such as prescriptions, medication, check ups, and more. Click here.

Another option for those who need help are free dental clinics in Arkansas. Get more information on services and programs offered.

Food Assistance Programs and Banks in Arkansas
Get information on organizations that can provide free food and groceries. Among them include pantries, food banks, and a number of other non-profits and charities. Read more.

Energy Bill Help
Several different statewide assistance programs can provide grants, financial assistance, energy conservation programs, weatherization, and other forms of utility bill help to the low income. More on Arkansas energy bill assistance.

Assistance From Arkansas Cities and Counties