Washington County
A list of free meals offered by various churches and nonprofits around Fayetteville.
WAHR C204
Bud Walton Hall
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)575-7693
Full Circle is a student led emergency food assistance program on the University of Arkansas campus. They serve anyone with a U or A or UAMS ID and their household. Full Circle provides a three day supply of groceries and personal care items, up to two times per week, for the entire household.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)521-4787
Mon, Wed & Fri 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Second Mile Ministries is run by University Baptist Church in Fayetteville. Among many services offered the ministry maintains a food pantry.
CEO is made up of a cooperative group of churches in Washington county who assist members of the community in need. The church helps in providing food, as well as other forms of assistance.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church runs a "little free pantry" located near the church parking lot outside of their Welcome Center. The pantry is stocked on a daily basis and those in need of food or other household items are welcome to take what they need.
Springdale, AR 72764
479-751-4610
Bread of Life is a ministry of First United Methodist Church Springdale. The food pantry offers food to the Northwest Arkansas community and USDA Commodities for Washington County residents in need. Hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 - 11:30 am.
Compassion Community Services is a ministry of Cross Church. Their hours are Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm. They offer fresh produce, fresh fruit and multiple frozen foods. The pantry is available to any individual and can be shopped once every 60 days.
Food for Pets
Food insecurity can affect family pets as well as the people. Listed below are resources which can assist with pet food for individuals and families who meet the income guidelines.
125 W. Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479)575-8260
Ranger's Pantry Pet Food Bank, a project of Fayetteville's Community Resources Division, assists in keeping struggling families and their pets together in times of financial hardship. Pet food is provided to families in need who reside in Fayetteville. According to their website applicants must live in the Fayetteville city limits, meet income criteria, and provide proof of spay/neuter for each pet.