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    Food pantries and meals28

    Jonesboro

    A-State Campus Pantry

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    2907 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    Angel Backpack Program

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Address
    225 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    ASUN Jonesboro

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
    Address
    5504 Krueger Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    Deliverance Family Worship Center

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    403 Scott St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    Helping Neighbors

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner. Serves Craighead. resident of Craighead County and be within the income guidelines for the size of the household as established by USDA.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Food pantry: Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    501 W Highland Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    Hope House, Jonesboro

    Food pantry, Free meals, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Free meals: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    111 N Fisher St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    Nettleton Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner. Please bring proof of ID.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    Address
    7001 E. Johnson Avenue, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    New Beginnings Church

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Sunday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    2304 N Church St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    Northpointe Church of Christ

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Saturday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    1512 E Washington Ave Suite C, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    Provision 88

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner. Serves Craighead.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 1:45 PM. Food pantry: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 1:45 PM. Food pantry: Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 1:45 PM and 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Thursday, 10:00 AM to 1:45 PM
    Address
    1405 Bittle St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    Salvation Army, Jonesboro(NMSS)

    Free meals, Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Free meals: Sunday, Friday and Saturday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Food pantry: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    800 Cate Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    Southwest Church of Christ

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner. Serves Craighead.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Food pantry: Thursday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    1601 James St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    Temple Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Friday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    2834 Race St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Caraway

    Caraway Senior Life Center

    Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply), Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Food pantry: Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    102 E State Street, Caraway, AR 72419

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Brookland

    Brookland Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Monday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Wednesday, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    200 N Oak St, Brookland, AR 72417

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Brookland

    Brookland Church of Christ

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner. Serves Craighead. We serve any individuals in Craighead County.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Thursday, 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Food pantry: 2nd Thursday, 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
    Address
    9664 US-49 Business, Brookland, AR 72417

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Lake City

    Sdcw, Atc

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner. Serves Craighead.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Thursday, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Food pantry: Thursday, 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    104 Main St, Lake City, AR 72437

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Bay

    Bay UMC

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    2nd and 4th Thursday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    300 Central Ave, Bay, AR 72411

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Bono

    Herman Missionary Baptist Church

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (last week of the month only). Food pantry: Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    79 Co Rd 111, Bono, AR 72416

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map, and some days vary. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    First National Bank Arena

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner. Serves Craighead.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    217 Olympic Drive, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Jonesboro

    Jonesboro Pre-K North

    Food pantry, a Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partner.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    210 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours come from the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas map. Please call to confirm before you go.

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    Utility bills and rent help1

    Jonesboro

    Crowley's Ridge Development Council (CRDC)

    Community action agency: help paying light and gas bills (LIHEAP), and, when funds allow, emergency rent help and other family programs. Call to ask what help is open now.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2401 Fox Meadow Lane, Jonesboro, AR 72403

    Call first. Hours are not listed. Call first to ask what help is open now and what to bring.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association.Suggest an update

    Housing4

    Jonesboro

    Jonesboro Urban Renewal HA

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    330 Union St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Office hours are not published. Call to ask about openings and the waiting list.

    Health and dental9

    Jonesboro

    ARcare-59

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    416 E Washington Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Jonesboro

    ARcare, 107

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1810 E Highland Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Jonesboro

    ARcare, 141

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    5510 Southwest Dr, Suite 12, Jonesboro, AR 72404

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Jonesboro

    ARcare, 160

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    325 Southwest Dr, #B, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Jonesboro

    ARcare, 172

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1670 Hill Park Cove, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Jonesboro

    ARcare, 22

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2816 Fox Meadow Ln, Jonesboro, AR 72404

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Jonesboro

    ARcare, 55

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1530 N Church St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Lake City

    ARcare, 65

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1009 Highway 18, Lake City, AR 72437

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Jonesboro

    Jonesboro Church Health Center

    Free or charitable clinic for people without insurance or with low income. Call to ask who qualifies and how to get an appointment.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    500 Kitchen Street, Jonesboro, AR 72401

    Call first. Hours are not listed in the directory. Call first.

    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics directory.Suggest an update

    Recovery and mental health help3

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Veterans services2

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Government offices6

    Jonesboro

    Arkansas DHS County Office, Jonesboro

    Arkansas Department of Human Services county office for SNAP food benefits (food stamps), Medicaid and TEA cash help. Apply or ask about your case here, or online at Access Arkansas.

    Hours
    Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
    Address
    1600 Browns Lane Access Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401
    Statewide

    Arkansas Child Abuse Hotline

    Report abuse or neglect of a child to the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division. Anyone can call, any time. If a child is in danger right now, call 911 first.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in Craighead County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Craighead County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed 28 places that can help in Craighead County: A-State Campus Pantry in Jonesboro (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM), (870) 972-2055, call first; Angel Backpack Program in Jonesboro (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), (870) 207-3070, call first; ASUN Jonesboro (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM), (870) 512-7859, call first. 25 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Craighead County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Craighead County: Crowley's Ridge Development Council (CRDC) in Jonesboro, (870) 802-7100. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Craighead County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed 4 places that can help in Craighead County: Jonesboro Urban Renewal HA, (870) 935-9800, call first; Housing Authority of the City of Caraway, (870) 482-3736, call first; Housing Authority of the City of Lake City, (870) 237-8815, call first. 1 more is listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Craighead County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed 9 places that can help in Craighead County: ARcare-59 in Jonesboro, (870) 347-2534, call first; ARcare, 107 in Jonesboro, (870) 641-4354, call first; ARcare, 141 in Jonesboro, (870) 347-2534, call first. 6 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Craighead County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Craighead County: Arkansas Mental Health and Addiction Support Line, (844) 763-0198; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Craighead County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Craighead County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Craighead County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Craighead County: Legal Aid of Arkansas, (800) 952-9243. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.