Arkansas River Valley Area Council (Arvac) Food Bank
Arkansas River Valley Area Council (Arvac) Food Bank
613 N. 5th St.
Dardanelle, AR - 72834
(479) 229-4861
Counties served: Conway, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Polk, Pope, Scott, Yell.
CSFP is a monthly issue of food for senior adults 60 years of age and older who meet the income guidelines. Recipients will be notified when and were distribution of commodities will take place. Applications can be obtained in your local ARVAC office.
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program is administered in the nine counties served by ARVAC. The program is used to assist families who are threatened to be foreclosed upon, evicted, or can provide a past due utility bill. It is a one-time payment paid to the property owner, mortgage company, or utility company.
The ARVAC Food Bank provides food for churches, community food pantries, and soup kitchens. Non-profit organizations can obtain food from the ARVAC Food Bank for 28 cents per pound (service maintainers fee). Organizations wishing to obtain food must apply through the ARVAC Headquarters Office located at 613 N 5th Street in Dardanelle, AR.
Mission Statement: ARVAC, Inc. promotes self-sufficiency and provides pathways out of poverty for individuals, families, and communities.