Volunteer

Help End Hunger

In the Ozarks

In Arkansas, 78% of food pantries operate solely with volunteers. In addition to volunteer opportunities throughout our Partner Hunger Relief Organization Network, the Food Bank of NCA benefits from roughly 20,000 volunteer hours annually.

Warehouse

9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. MON - FRI

1 to 15 individuals are needed each day for:

Meal Packaging
Product Sorting
Cleaning

1 to 3 individuals are needed each day to:

Help staff fill orders for agencies
Help staff stock shelves

Office

8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. MON - FRI

1 to 3 individuals are needed each day:

Answer Phones
Copy and File
Put Together Mail Outs
Data Entry
Help Staff Prepare for Events

Mobile Pantries

Every Tuesday | 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays | 3rd Fridays

2 to 5 individuals are needed each day:

Sort food
Fill boxes/bags with food
Put boxes/bags in neighbor’s cars
Greet & check in neighbors
Cleaning

Thrift Store

9:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. TUES - FRI / 9:30 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. SAT

5 to 8 individuals are needed daily:

Sort Donations
Clean Donations
Display items in the store
Move boxes and furniture to and from the store room
Operate the cash register

Support Efforts

INFORM LOCAL OFFICIALS ABOUT AREA HUNGER

Make a difference by advocating for hunger issues in your group or with legislators. Use your voice to aid our food-insecure neighbors in north central Arkansas. We can connect you with lawmakers, offer talking points, and assist with presentations for various organizations. Let’s use our voices for change!

Host a Food Drive

FOOD DRIVES HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED

Considering a food drive? Collaborate with the Food Bank of NCA for guidance on food safety, item selection, and event timing. We can also promote your event through our website, social media, and radio campaigns. Leverage the experience of past food drive organizers!

RULES WHEN COLLECTING FOOD

Collect only non-perishable food items.
Do not collect any homemade items.
Keep personal care items separate from food items (i.e. mouthwash).
No glass, please! Glass items can chip and break easily in the barrels.

MOST NEEDED ITEMS

Canned Meats/Fish/Poultry
Canned or Packaged Meals
Macaroni & Cheese
Peanut Butter
Cereal and Crackers
Beans, Soups, Stews, and Chili
Canned Vegetables and Fruits
Fruit Juices

Help End Hunger

In the Ozarks

Warehouse

Warehouse

9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. MON - FRI

Office

Office

8:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. MON - FRI

Mobile Pantries

Mobile Pantries

Every Tuesday | 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays | 3rd Fridays

Thrift Store

Thrift Store

9:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. TUES - FRI / 9:30 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. SAT

Support Efforts

INFORM LOCAL OFFICIALS ABOUT AREA HUNGER

Host a Food Drive

FOOD DRIVES HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED

RULES WHEN COLLECTING FOOD

MOST NEEDED ITEMS

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