Assistance programs in Southwest Arkansas.
Several churches, government organizations, and charities focus on helping the low income in the region of southwest Arkansas. Agencies will do what they can to help with rent, electric bills, food, and other basic needs. If you live in the following counties, including Columbia, Calhoun, Clark, Montgomery, Dallas, Hot Spring, Ouachita, Pike, or Union Arkansas, then look into these programs for help.
Financial help to pay bills, rent and other costs
The leading organization in the region is the Central Arkansas Development Council, Inc. The non-profit community action has several offices in the region. Whether grant money, job training or something else, financial assistance is offered.
- Free Tax Preparation – The community action agency is part of VITA - Internal Revenue Service in which both state and federal returns are completed for free. Also get advice on tax code items such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.
- Head Start – Services offered to kids in SW Arkansas for educational and wellness purposes. They include health and dental care, educational resources, nutrition, food and social services to children from low-income families.
- Money Management and Individual Development Account – Programs can help with creating budgets, banking and credit repair. For every dollar the participant saves, the Central Arkansas Development Council matches it with a grant program. Money can be used for bills and expenses such as home repairs, help pay for college expenses, or to buy a home. Read more on Arkansas credit counseling.
- Electric and utility bill assistance from LIHEAP is available. Apply for short-term financial/fuel assistance. Money can pay for summer cooling bills during the hot Arkansas summers too. Other grant money from the non-profit can help pay utility bills to in a crisis.
- Federal government funded weatherization is offered to Hot Spring and Union County Arkansas families. Qualified low income households can receive free minor home repairs, updates, and energy enhancements.
- The USDA Commodity Food program distributes canned food and groceries to low-income or senior households. Various perishable items and emergency food boxes are distributed.
- Another option is the Summer Food Service Program, which provides low-income children in Columbia and Montgomery County Arkansas (as well as other nearby locations) with well-balanced and nutritious diets all the year, including in the summer.
- Emergency rent assistance is available. Low-income families, including single moms or dads, can get grant money to pap a portion of back rent if they are facing eviction. Funds are limited, or look here for other places that help pay rent in Arkansas.
- Single Parent Scholarship Fund is for single parents in southwest Arkansas. Grant money can help people overcome barriers that often keep single parents from attending school. Receive counseling, information on government loan programs, and referrals in the program as they continue their GED or college education.
- Transportation is provided by Greyhound and the South Central Arkansas Transit (SCAT). Through this program, public transportation is available at a reduced rate.
To apply, or for assistance on any of these resources, dial Central Arkansas Development Council, Inc. at the numbers indicated above. Many other services are available as well. Read more on Central Arkansas Development Council.
Community Family Enrichment Center helps the poor, homeless, elderly and others. They run various free programs, including energy conservation for older homes, a food pantry, and applications to grant money.
- The non-profit can install energy conservation materials to reduce the utility bills for homes of families with low income, including insulation of ceilings. A limited amount of funds may be offered for paying electric or air conditioning bills.
- The Center also gives out free basic needs to the low-income. This will range from a box of food to feed a family to clothes or items for work too. Which may include a free government phone in Arkansas.
The non-profit has other resources too. the office is located at 301 North 23rd Street, Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923, phone (870) 246-5675
Area Agency On Aging Of Southwest Arkansas helps the elderly (over the age of 60) and disabled. Services offered for seniors include home delivered meals, free food from a pantry, and transportation to medical and doctor appointments. They also have information on free money from the government, including from social security or other programs. The center also provides employment and job training for older adults and senior citizens. The location is 600 Lelia, Magnolia, AR 71753. Call (870) 234-7410, or look here for other help for seniors in Arkansas.
Salvation Army locations in Southwest Arkansas provide a number of programs to the low-income, homeless and others. While each location varies, a major focus is on basic needs. To that end is money to pay for rent or transportation for work. There are also free Christmas toys for kids from Angel Tree as well as Back to School supplies. Some of the main sites are below.
- The Salvation Army of Dallas and Fordyce County also covers a wider region. The only financial assistance they provide is a small amount of utility assistance if someone is faced with a disconnection. Some services may be offered in a disaster situation too. In some cases, free food or holiday items are offered, such as school supplies. The location is 1202 West Third Street, Fordyce, Arkansas 71742, call (870) 352-5115
- Union, Camden and Ouachita County also has a Salvation Army center. The location is 419 S Madison Ave, El Dorado, AR 71730. Phone: (870) 863-4830. Similar resources as above are provided.
- The Salvation Army, Columbia County Unit, provides assistance including assistance with rent and mortgage payments, money for utilities, and possibly vouchers for prescription medications. The location is 601 East University Street, Magnolia, AR 71754, call (870) 234-2963 or (870) 234-4190.
There are other centers and programs too. Click here for more Salvation Army assistance programs in AR.
Camden Arkansas Grace Baptist Church offers the following. There is limited partial payment assistance for basic needs such as utility bills. Food assistance is also offered to people within the community with limited income and an emergency situation. The address is 1505 California Ave. SW. Camden, AR 71701.. Call (870) 836-5382
Timothy Methodist Church - Very limited resources are available, and they may occasionally have funds for utilities, possible loans for rent and other bills, food, and transitional housing. Some of this may also be provided by referrals to other non-profits in southwest Arkansas. Address is 1800 California Ave SW, Camden, AR 71701. Call (870) 836-8301.
Saint Marys Episcopal Church, Interfaith Help Services is located at 512 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, Arkansas 71730. Money for bills including gas, water, and electric. Priority is for those faced with disconnection. Call (870) 862-2294
South Arkansas Fights Aids (SAFA) supports HIV and AIDs patients, as well as their immediate families. Provides a food pantry and clothing closet for clients with HIV who are currently on disability. They also offer rides to the doctor. Also, as funding allows, provides financial assistance with paying rent and utilities for people with limited income. The non-profit is at 526 W Faulkner St, El Dorado, AR 71730. Call (870) 875-2099
Southwest Arkansas area food pantries
These locations provide food or free grocery boxes to struggling families and individuals in the community with limited income. Both fresh and canned items are offered. Some centers may also deliver food or hot meals to those with no transportation or who are homebound.
Liberty Ministry Center, 1600 North Martin Luther King Boulevard, El Dorado, Arkansas 71731, call (870) 862-3063
Cayces Charities, address is 415 South 2nd Street, Thornton, AR 71766. There is an emergency food pantry and soup kitchen too. Dial (870) 352-3104
Cedar Grove Baptist Church has a free food bank at 1022 Old Military Rd, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Call (870) 245-3794. Offers meals and food to the homeless and very low income.
Park Hill Baptist Church is based at 3163 Hollywood Rd, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. The main number is (870) 246-4802.
Center Point Baptist Church, 1438 Highway 53 North, Gurdon, AR 71743. The food banks gives out produce, canned food, baby formula and more. Dial (501) 865-2298.
Briarwood Baptist Church is a pantry for Lonoke County. The address is 1872 Willie Ray Dr, Cabot, AR 72023. Phone: (501) 941-2337 for details on this pantry and food distribution.
Loaves And Fishes has multiple social services, including a clothing closet and food pantry at 163 Mount Carmel Rd Cabot, AR 72023. Call (501)843-6222.
Mountain Springs Baptist Church is based at 15669 Highway 5, Cabot, Arkansas 72023, telephone number is (501) 843-7132
Brownsville Baptist Church helps feed the low-income, elderly and working poor. the free food pantry is at 44 Watson Ln, Lonoke, AR 72086. Call (501) 676-2460
Fairview United Methodist Church - Good Samaritan Pantry provides social services, referrals limited financial help, food, clothing, and more. Main number is (870) 231-4383. The location is 2603 Mt Holly Rd SW, Camden, AR 71701.
Community clinics in southwest Arkansas
Many of these centers provide the low income with health care, including primary medical and dental care. Most also administrate a prescription assistance program for the uninsured. The federally qualified health centers also offer care such as General Laboratory Tests, Dental Hygiene, Blood Pressure Screening, General Physical Examinations, and much more. Locate a clinic below, or find more clinics in Arkansas.
Dallas County Arkansas Medical Center is at 201 North Clifton Street, Fordyce, AR 71742. Main number is (870) 352-6300. This clinic provides, among other services, confidential testing and treatments services for AIDS / HIV patients. The center also offer medical care for the community on a sliding fee scale, which means the amount billed to patients will be reduced. This also includes care for the uninsured too.
Cabun Rural Health Services, Bearden Health Clinic is located at 150 School Street, Bearden, AR 71720. Get free basic medical, eye exams, physicals and care for kids and adults. For information, call (870) 687-3637.
Christian Health Center – This clinic can serve low income people of all religions and backgrounds. The location is 1115 Fairview Road Southwest, Camden, AR 71701, call (870) 231-1111. They also help people access insurance, including Christian health care plans.
Arkansas Department Of Health - Public Health Unit of Ouachita County. Provides public health care and services, such as Medicaid, Medicare, and more. Call (870) 836-5033. Get free vaccines, immunizations and other care. The location is 740 California Ave SW, Camden, AR 71701.
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