Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance Supports Bread of Life Soup Kitchen with Grant
On Friday, the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance (AHRA) presented the Bread of Life Soup Kitchen with a $475 check as part of its Serving Up Solutions program. This initiative aims to enhance food access and promote healthy eating among low-income Arkansans.
Phillip Walton, Kathy Yates, Geneva Walton, Jimmy Gosnell, Pearlie Snell, Martha Armstrong, and Sheree Ware
Pictured from left to right back row:
Charles Yates, Advocacy Director Lance Whitney, State Rep. Danny Watson, Don White, and Kevin Brazil
The Hunger Relief Alliance collaborates with local and national nonprofits, as well as state and federal agencies, to implement various programs, including the National School Breakfast, Summer Meals, and Afterschool Meals programs, alongside the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Lance Whitney, Advocacy Director of AHRA, highlighted the organization’s statewide reach, based out of Little Rock. He mentioned that State Representative Danny Watson nominated the Bread of Life Soup Kitchen to receive this vital support.
Representative Watson also shared insights on legislative efforts made this past June through the Hunger Relief Alliance, noting that participation in these initiatives can help bring funding back for food pantries of their choice. Watson mentioned successful funding allocations in Howard and Hempstead Counties.
Watson emphasized the need for greater legislative involvement in addressing child hunger, advocating for more education among lawmakers about the importance of their role in combating food insecurity.
This partnership exemplifies the ongoing commitment to fighting hunger in Arkansas and highlights the critical role of community organizations in supporting those in need.
