Faulkner County food banks, soup kitchens and free pantries.
Free, emergency food boxes can be provided by food pantries across Faulkner County. Not only may groceries be passed out to struggling as well as working poor families, but many of the charities also deliver hot meals to the homebound, staff help people apply for SNAP food stamps, give out free personal hygiene supplies, serve holiday food boxes, and offer other support. Find pantry and hot meal locations below as well as a referral number at the bottom of the page.
Most of the food banks near you only help a family once a month or quarter. They should not be relied upon for long term assistance. Instead a family in poverty can apply for WIC or SNAP food stamps, as those can provide longer term support. These government assistance are also available in Faulkner County.
Whether a resident needs diapers, a box of groceries, infant formula, Christmas or Thanksgiving meals or canned food, a pantry below may be able to help. Many programs are available to working poor families in the region.
Bethlehem House
Main address is 115 Parkway
Conway, AR 72034
Phone: (501) 513-3663
There is a free daily dinner. Any Faulkner County family can drop in, including the unemployed or homeless. There are also food boxes with pasta, dairy, soup, and whatever else has been donated. Note that residents are eligible to receive some form of free food baskets once per month.
Calvary Temple – New Life Ministry
Location is 58 Ranchette Road
Conway, Arkansas 72034
(501) 327-0849
The charity operates Meals on Wheels for seniors and the disabled. There is also a food pantry, clothing closets, and even Christmas meals or toys.
CAPCA - Community Action Program For Central Arkansas
707 Robins Street, Suite 118
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-3891
Programs include a Christmas food box distribution, USDA commodity distribution, job placement, and referrals. Families can get help in applying for financial aid, including weatherization or SNAP food stamps.
Central Baptist Church - Conway
3333 Dave Ward Drive
Conway, Arkansas 72034
Telephone number - (501) 329-9283
First Prebyterian Church Conway
Main address: 2400 Prince Street
Conway, AR 72034
Telephone number - (501) 329-6483
They serve free meals through a drive-through on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 5:30 pm. They also have a "little pantry" by the street (Farris Rd) that they will try to keep stocked with snacks and ready-to-eat or heat-and-eat foods.
Grace Baptist - Conway
Main address - 1540 Trison Lane
Conway, Arkansas 72032
Call (501) 327-0983
The church has a Thanksgiving and Christmas meal service. There is also a thrift store and pantry. Groceries, paper goods, hygiene items, school uniforms, and more is available.
Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church
601 Spruce Street
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 327-2164
Saint Peters Episcopal Church
925 Mitchell Street
Conway, AR 72034
For hours, dial (501) 329-8174
Provides food assistance for families of limited income in the community.
Soul Food Cafe Mission
Main address is 701 Polk Street
Conway, Arkansas 72032
Primary phone: (501) 514-5325
Hot meals, lunches, and dinners may be served by volunteers.
The Salvation Army - Conway Corps
950 Carson Cove, Suite 109
Conway, AR 72034
Main line - (501) 329-1712
The Family Center can help with applications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food stamps, free toys from Angel Tree, and shelter. There may also be money for paying some bills or even baby formula/diapers for single moms living in poverty. The thrift store and food pantry coordinate many of the resources.
Marcus Hills Baptist Church
366 Marcus Hill Road
Enola, Arkansas 72047
Main phone - (501) 327-0600
Wesley Bread Basket - Wesley United Methodist Church
2310 East Oak Street
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 327-7629
The food pantry may have free dry and canned goods, milk, fruits, ensure for the elderly, and even paper products.
Center Point FWB Church
Address - PO Box 519
Vilonia, Arkansas 72173
Main phone - (501) 472-6158
Full Gospel Pentecostal Church - Vilonia
Primary location - 146 South Church Street
Vilonia, AR 72173
For hours, dial (501) 796-2633
Resources in Faulkner County include a pantry, holiday meals, and vouchers. Seniors and the disabled that are homebound can apply for home delivery from a volunteer.
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
5 Garland Springs Road
Mount Vernon, Arkansas 72111
Main phone - (501) 849-2727
A thrift store may have low cost school supplies and the pantry has boxes of groceries.
Greenbriar Church Of Christ
12 Wilson Farm Road
Greenbrier, Arkansas 72058
(501) 679-3647
There is non-perishable food, pasta, canned goods, and other food boxes.
Additional free food and meal programs in Faulkner County
Faulkner County is also supported by other food assistance programs that may be near you. Families can dial 501.565.8121. There are other food banks, Summer Food Services such as snacks and backpack services, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and many others.
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