On Monday, the U.S. Senate began debate on a budget proposal which, if passed, would see cuts to the SNAP benefits program. Jeff Quick, CEO of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, spoke with KTLO News to discuss the impact this budget will have. Listen: click to download audio…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — With Arkansas already leading the nation in food insecurity, local hunger relief organizations are warning of severe fallout after the passage of a sweeping federal budget bill that cuts billions from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill—nicknamed the “Big Beautiful Bill” by its supporters—passed…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – In response to the ongoing government shutdown, the Arkansas Foodbank is hoping to help ease the burden on federal & state employees and their families. The foodbank will be hosting distributions in Little Rock and Cabot on Friday and next Tuesday, respectively. The Little Rock distribution…