Arkansas Children’s offers a resource platform that allows users to search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training and more by entering a zip code.
Allows you to apply for multiple benefit programs including Medicaid, SNAP, and Childcare assistance
Find the nearest available food pantry to your address
The Arkansas Foodbank helps to find pathways to connect people, resources, and food to reach those in need
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC provides supplemental foods high in nutrients needed for growth and development, nutrition education to improve diet and health habits, information, support, and encouragement for breastfeeding mothers, and referrals for other health services.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP)
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly known as Food Stamp Program) provides food assistance to eligible households to cover a portion of a household’s food budget.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP applications are accepted through Community Based Organizations on a first-come, first served basis typically from January to April 30 and from July to September 30 of each year. Households should contact their local Community Based Organization to obtain an application. More information can be found at their website:
Entergy – programs for customers with disabilities
https://billtoolkit.entergy.com/arkansas/something-else
If your medical needs require electricity, Entergy can work with you to minimize the impact of a power outage and help develop a plan of action should an outage affect you.
Diaper Banks
Diaper banks are nonprofit organizations that address diaper need by collecting, storing, and distributing free diapers to struggling families