African and African American Studies
Dr. Najja K. Baptist, Program Director
230 Memorial Hall
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
P 479-575-2872
F 479-575-2972
E-mail: nbaptist@uark.edu
COVID19 Community Resources
Cooperative Emergency Outreach
CEO provides emergency assistance to residents of Fayetteville AR and other of Washington Co, AR.
Some of the resources available are: Food, Gasoline Vouchers, Clothing Vouchers, Utility Assistance, Rental Assistance, Prescription Vouchers
Bread of Life | First Church Springdale
Once on the website go to the tap missions and select Bread of Life
First United Methodist Church - Bread of Life is a Food Pantry/Emergency Financial Assistance/Counsel located in Springdale AR. Food pantry service hours: Wednesdays and Thursday: 9:00 am - 11:30am
* Make sure you check by calling the food pantry to confirm that they still are in
operation and the hours as the hours have not changed. (479) 751-4610
Food Bank in Northwest Arkansas
https://www.nwafoodbank.org/what-we-do
Mobile Pantry
The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank has expanded the Mobile Pantry to 14 locations including stops in Bentonville, Berryville, Elkins, Fayetteville, Gravette, Huntsville, Lincoln, Lowell, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Siloam Springs, South Fayetteville, Springdale and Winslow. The Mobile Pantry serves food insecure clients in Northwest Arkansas by handing out food boxes, produce and protein in centralized locations to help individuals with limited transportation. Each eligible participant at the mobile pantry will receive either a USDA or state food box, which contain staple food items, and protein as well as fruits and vegetables when available.
The Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas
http://salvationarmyaok.org/nwarkansas/
Most questions can be answered by calling NWA Area Command Office.
Our office is open Monday-Friday from 8 am – 12:00 and 1:00 – 5 pm.
Contact us by phone at 479-521-2151
Some of the resources available are: Rent Assistance, Electric Bill Assistance, Prescription Assistance
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/liheap
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs.
Feed The 479
http://www.compassionnwa.com/feedthe479/
There is a food pantry on site at:
2407 South Thompson
Springdale, AR
(479)717-7630
Project Compassion of the Salem Lutheran Church
Offers assistance on Wednesdays only (as funding allows). Possible money for back rent or utilities.
(479) 751-9359 or (479) 751-9500
Mission NWA Ministries
https://www.rentassistance.us/li/mission_nwa_ministries_rent_assistance
(479) 756-7151
They have case management assistance as well as emergency assistance to help with rental expenses.
Central United Methodist Church – Fayetteville
https://centraltolife.com/ministries/covid-19-response/
Community Meals will be offering Grab & Go meals on Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays from 11:30 - 12:30 outside of our Genesis campus located at 205 Martin Luther King Blvd. Fayetteville.