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5th annual Deer Chili Cook-Off returns to Norfork, with proceeds benefiting Food Bank of North Central Arkansas

The 5th Annual Deer Chili Cook-Off is coming back this spring, bringing together local cooks and community members for a day of friendly competition and fundraising for the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Teams from across the region will square off for prizes, bragging rights and the title of best deer chili. Each team…

ByChris FultonFebruary 27, 20260Comments

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Food Bank offers $50 Farmers Market vouchers for eligible seniors

The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas is providing $50 in farmers market vouchers to eligible seniors through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The program offers coupons that can be exchanged for fresh, locally-grown fruits, vegetables, cut herbs and honey at participating farmers' markets and roadside stands. To qualify, applicants must be at least…

ByChris FultonSeptember 26, 20250Comments

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Methodist Foundation awards $40K to Food Bank for Hunger Gardens

The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas received a $40,000 grant from the Methodist Foundation for Arkansas to expand its hunger garden initiatives in Baxter County. The grant, presented Sunday by Rev. Mackey Yokem and Amy Anderson of the Methodist Foundation, will fund compost stations, raised beds, rain harvesting systems and greenhouse completion. During the…

ByChris FultonNovember 27, 20240Comments

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Food Bank to host Multiple-Agency Resource Center for storm victims on Friday

The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas will be hosting a Multi-Agency Resource Center this Friday to give residents affected by May 26's tornado an opportunity to talk with local and state agencies about disaster-related assistance. The MARC will be open from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Food Bank's main Mountain Home location…

ByChris FultonJune 13, 20240Comments

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Food Bank to provide Disaster “Replacement Food” Kits on Saturday

The Food Bank will be providing Disaster "Replacement Food" Kits and Resources at Valley Springs Fire Department this Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon. The Food Bank will also be at Harmon Fire Department on Saturday from from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Resources include the following for each two people in a household: 25-pound…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 31, 20240Comments

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