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Hempstead County, Arkansas

Free help in Hope, Arkansas

13 places in Hope, plus 12 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Hope8

Hope

Hope Evening Lions Club

Food pantry, a Harvest Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
2nd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Address
3301 E 3rd St, Hope, AR

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. Dial 2-1-1 for help reaching it.

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Hope In Action

Food pantry, a Harvest Regional Food Bank partner. Need ID.

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Address
606 West 3rd St., Hope, AR

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Life House Hope

Food pantry, a Harvest Regional Food Bank partner. Need ID, Closed Last Tuesday of the Month.

Hours
Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Address
600 Oak St., Hope, AR

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Our Lady of Good Hope

Food pantry, a Harvest Regional Food Bank partner. Must Sign Up & Need picture ID.

Hours
3rd Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Address
517 S Walker St, Hope, AR

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Hope

St. John Temple of Truth

Food pantry, a Harvest Regional Food Bank partner. Need picture ID.

Hours
5th Saturday, 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Address
814 N. Hervey St, Hope, AR

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Hope

Hope In Action # 2

Free meals, a Harvest Regional Food Bank partner. Shelter.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
2500 HWY. 67 W, Hope, AR

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Hope

Mobile Pantry, Hope

Food pantry, a Harvest Regional Food Bank partner. Hempstead County Residents Only.

Hours
Please call for hours
Address
800 S Mockingbird Ln, Hope, AR

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Hope

Senior Box at Hope Senior Center

Monthly Senior Box of food for people 60 and older who meet the income limit. Bring an ID.

Hours
Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Senior Box (60 and older, income limits apply): Monday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
102 S Main St., Hope, AR

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Housing in Hope1

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Hope Housing Authority

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
720 Texas St, Hope, AR 71801

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

Health and dental in Hope2

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Hope Family Practice Center

Community health center run by Cabun Rural Health Services, INC.. 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
820 S Main St, Hope, AR 71801

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

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Charitable Christian Medical Clinic of Hope

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
1202 S Main St, Hope, AR 71801

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

Government offices in Hope2

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Arkansas DHS County Office, Hope

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
116 North Laurel, Hope, AR 71802

Also helps people in Hope12

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

Countywide

Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC)

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

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
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
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
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
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

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Questions people ask in Hope

Where can I get free food in Hope, Arkansas?

We have confirmed 8 places that can help in Hope: Hope Evening Lions Club (2nd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM), call first; Hope In Action (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM), call first; Life House Hope (Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM), call first. 5 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 Hope, Arkansas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Hope: Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC), (501) 315-1121. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Hope, Arkansas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Hope: Hope Housing Authority, (870) 777-5742. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Hope: Hope Family Practice Center, (870) 777-8420, call first; Charitable Christian Medical Clinic of Hope, (870) 777-8975, call first. 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 Hope, Arkansas?

We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Hope: 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 Hope, Arkansas?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Hope: 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 Hope, Arkansas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Hope: 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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