Since its inception in 1965, the Arkansas River Valley Area Council (ARVAC), Inc. has been dedicated to building a diverse portfolio of services to meet the needs of low-income families in the region. One of these needs includes food assistance.
We currently offer two food assistance programs: Commodity Supplement Food Program (CSFP) and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
CSFP
The CSFP program assists seniors aged 60 years and over by providing nutritional education, food sacks, nutritional assistance, and nutritional recipes on a monthly basis.
TEFAP
The Emergency Food Assistance Program provides food nutrition and education to individuals and families, to alleviate some food costs and provide a means for families to make meals, in the home. Eligibility is based on household size and income, and food bags are issued quarterly.
ARVAC serves a nine-county area in the Arkansas River Valley, including Conway, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Scott, Perry, Polk, Pope, and Yell counties.
Please download the flyer below for more information on our food assistance programs.
