AR: Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Arkansas expands summer food access to combat childhood hunger
Arkansas wants to tackle childhood hunger this summer, by opting into a summer food program for kids. One in five children in the Natural State …
Report: Arkansas leads nation in food insecurity; urgent action urged
The number of families in Arkansas and across the nation that are struggling to put food on the table rose dramatically last year, according to the …
Nutrition Program Would Expand Access to Healthy Foods in Rural Arkansas
September is Hunger Action Month, and an advocacy group is working to get legislation expanded to provide more healthy foods to people in rural …
Bill Aims to Foster Farmer-led Education Networks in Arkansas
New federal legislation aims to help farmers in Arkansas and elsewhere share their knowledge of conservation practices as they face an increasing numb…
Prioritizing Mental, Physical Health in AR Summer Heat
It seems the summer heat wave has made news headlines for weeks, and Arkansas is no exception. When temperatures soar, the heat can affect not only …
Arkansas Joins USDA to Probe Grocery Price Gouging
Attorneys general from more than 30 states including Arkansas recently announced a bipartisan effort to bring down costs and create more choices at th…
Report: Arkansas Ranks 43rd in Child Well-Being
A new report found Arkansas consistently ranks toward the lowest 10 states for child well-being. The annual Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E…
AR Changes SNAP Requirements to Ease Hunger, Temporarily
People may still be able to qualify for SNAP food benefits if they have up to $5,500 in assets, under a bill passed by the Arkansas Legislature…
Arkansans Encouraged to Roll Up Their Sleeves and Volunteer
National Volunteer Month, and AARP Arkansas is encouraging people to dedicate a little more time and energy to the communities and causes important …
March is 'School Breakfast Month' in Arkansas
Better health and educational outcomes are being touted as Arkansans recognize March as School Breakfast Month. Research has proven providing …
Grocery Chain Mega-Merger Could Affect Rural Arkansas
The proposed merger between the grocery chains Albertsons and Kroger has antitrust laws in the spotlight, as the supermarket companies are already …
Report: Group Works to Alleviate Arkansas Food Deserts
A recent report shows Arkansas has a "food desert" issue in urban and rural communities. Gov. Asa Hutchinson formed the Arkansas Gov.'s Food Desert …