I am pregnant, married, and have 2 children. My husband just got laid off of work and I really need some groceries. I am already on food stamps, but we don't get much for our family. I just need to find a way to locate local places in Arkansas to get free groceries or commodities to help us out.
2007-01-24 08:26:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Angel Food Ministries
There are SEVERAL in the state of Arkansas. This is the BEST food and you get over 10 pounds of meat!
Angel Food's groceries are sold in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $25 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $50. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores and has resulted in the same food items costing from between $42 and $78.
Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one would purchase at a grocery store. There are no second-hand items, no damaged or out-dated goods, no dented cans without labels, no day-old breads and no produce that is almost too ripe.
Also offered are specialty boxes such as steaks, chicken and pork. Many participants in this bonus program appreciate the expanded choices. Additionally, there is no limit to the number of units or bonus foods an individual can purchase, and there are no applications to complete or qualifications to which participants must adhere. Angel Food Ministries, like most all other retail grocery stores, also participates in the U.S. Food Stamp program, using the Off-Line Food Stamp Voucher system.
2007-01-24 09:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by SheTigger2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear about your problems right now. We will be praying for your family. Start by letting the food stamp people know your husband is laid off. You may get an increase in money. Also call your city hall. They should know of the local food pantrys in your area. If they don't help, call all of the churches. Most churches have food drives.
2007-01-24 08:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many churches that offer food to those in need. Use your phone book and call the church office and explain your situation and ask if they have a food bank. You may also try the Salvation Army. They often have rescources that will help not only with groceries, but (one time) with utilities. Also, go to the electric and gas company and ask if you can apply for low income rates on your utilities. I'm not sure what it is called in Arkansas, but here in California it is called "heap".
I sincerely hope that things will get better for you and your family.
God Bless.
2007-01-24 08:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by ceegt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry for your situation. Usually, churches have a food bank. If there is a big one around you, just go in and talk to the secretary. Also , here is the list of churches in Arkansas that are associated with the food bank:
http://www.arkansasfoodbank.org/agency-listing.htm
2007-01-24 08:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by Cister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can check with your local red cross or even the chamber of commerce. You can also contact Second Harvest, a national Foodbanking network in Chicago and New York and they have a list of all certified Food Banks affiliated with them
2007-01-24 08:35:27 · answer #5 · answered by BRIAN R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any church in your community will help out with a food basket. They also have foods pantry's all over the world. Trust me go to a local church talk to the pastor, he will help you.
2007-01-24 08:33:05 · answer #6 · answered by Jamonican 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.modestneeds.org.
They're a registered charity, funded by real people making small donations.
They help people like you and me struggling to afford emergency expenses like those we've all encountered before: the unexpected auto repair, the unanticipated trip to the doctor, the layoff that came at the worst possible time.
They also have a list of more immediate resources at:
http://www.modestneeds.org/help/resources/
Take care, you & your family are in my thoughts.
2007-01-24 08:40:22 · answer #7 · answered by sandwicz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact you local United Way.
2007-01-24 08:29:56 · answer #8 · answered by Konswayla 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your towns trustee's office. There should be food pantry's in your area.
2007-01-24 08:35:30 · answer #9 · answered by autumn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can call your local church or Salvation Army.
2007-01-24 08:34:41 · answer #10 · answered by mary k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋