Arkansas Foodbank Network
The Arkansas Foodbank is a non-profit food bank located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Arkansas Foodbank was established in 1984 to address the issue of hunger in Arkansas, by securing surplus unmarketable but wholesome food and grocery products for distribution to area relief agencies. The name of the organization was change to the Arkansas Foodbank in 2011. The Foodbank operates a 73,000-square-foot (6,800 m2) warehouse.
Read more about Arkansas Foodbank Network: Overview, Counties Served
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