AHA Operator Resources

Food Recovery & Community Support

Hospitality businesses can help neighbors access food and keep safe, usable surplus in the community. Find local food assistance, explore ways to help, or connect with a regional organization.

Find Food Near YouVolunteer, Donate or AdvocateFood Donation Options

Looking for food assistance? The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance offers a statewide food-resource locator. Availability, hours, and eligibility vary by provider, so contact the organization before traveling.

Find local support

Arkansas Food Banks

Connect with the regional food bank serving your community for current food assistance, donation, and volunteer information.

Arkansas Foodbank

Central and southern Arkansas.

Visit Arkansas Foodbank

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas

Northeast Arkansas.

Visit the food bank

Food Bank of North Central Arkansas

North central Arkansas.

Visit the food bank

River Valley Regional Food Bank

River Valley communities.

Visit the food bank

Northwest Arkansas Food Bank

Northwest Arkansas.

Visit the food bank

Harvest Regional Food Bank

Southwest Arkansas and surrounding communities.

Visit the food bank

Ways to take part

Food Rescue & Community Meal Partners

Local programs can help connect surplus food and volunteers with people who need it. Contact each organization to confirm service area, accepted donations, and current volunteer opportunities.

Potluck Food Rescue

Central Arkansas food rescue connecting surplus food with community organizations.

Explore Potluck Food Rescue

Second Helping NWA

A Northwest Arkansas community-meal effort. Check current program information before arranging a donation or volunteer visit.

Find Second Helping NWA

Start with your regional food bank

Food banks can advise operators about donation procedures and local partner organizations.

Review ways to get involved

For hospitality operators

Before You Donate Prepared Food

Talk with the receiving organization before setting aside or transporting food. Confirm what it can accept, how food should be packaged and labeled, pickup or delivery arrangements, and temperature-control requirements.

Keep food safety in focus. Follow applicable food-safety requirements and the recipient’s handling procedures. Do not donate food if its safety, storage history, or temperature control is uncertain.

AHA curates these links as a starting point. Program availability and requirements can change; confirm details directly with the organization or responsible agency.