Quick Facts about Arkansas Rice Depot
- The Arkansas Rice Depot was formed in 1982 to combat hunger in Arkansas
- The Rice Depot distributes over 8 million pounds of food a year
- At the end of 2009, the Rice Depot fed over 15% of the entire population of the state
- With a small staff, more than 98% of budget is spent on purchasing and distributing food to people living in poverty
- Serves 900 hunger relief programs in the state – the only faith based, statewide food bank network
- Arkansas Rice Depot’s mission is to find Sensible Solutions to Hunger in Arkansas
Arkansas Poverty Facts
- 18% of population live below the Federal Poverty Average
- The 4th poorest state, 503,000 Arkansans live in poverty. 25% of those living in poverty are children.
- In fact, Arkansas has more hungry children than any other state in America.
- The average income of a Food For Seniors recipient is $79/month, after rent and utilities are paid
Give a meal. Make a difference.
Many of our neighbors experience that raw, uncertain feeling of hunger every day. In fact, 24% of Arkansans have not had enough money for food in the past year. On November 6th you can join the fight to end hunger in our state.
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Rice Depot is a proud United Way agency.
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Thanks to all who gave during the KARK Channel 4 telethon. Didn't give? That's OK. You can still help.
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Thanks to all who gave during the KARK Channel 4 telethon. Didn't give? That's OK. You can still help.
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Planning a vacation?
Set aside the money you'll spend for one day's vacation meals and give it to Rice Depot. For $100, we can feed four families for a week.
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Set aside the money you'll spend for one day's vacation meals and give it to Rice Depot. For $100, we can feed four families for a week.
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