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Pulaski County, Arkansas

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129 places

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    Food pantries and meals89

    Little Rock

    Be Mighty-Central Arkansas Library System

    Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner. Serves Little Rock. No ID required. Participants must fill out registration form through the Arkansas Foodbank.

    Hours
    Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    100 S. Rock Street, Little Rock, AR 72201

    Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Little Rock

    Bullock Temple CME Church

    Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Monday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Thursday, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
    Address
    1513 S Park St, Little Rock, AR 72202

    Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Little Rock

    Church at Rock Creek

    Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
    Address
    11500 W 36th St, Little Rock, AR 72211

    Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Little Rock

    CTC Outreach

    Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (every other week)
    Address
    1919 S Arch St, Little Rock, AR 72206

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

    Little Rock

    El Zocalo

    Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Friday, 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Address
    5500 Geyer Springs Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209

    Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Little Rock

    Evangelist Temple COGIC

    Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
    Address
    5121 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209

    Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Little Rock

    Geyer Springs UMC

    Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Thursday, 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    Address
    5500 Geyer Springs Rd, Little Rock, AR 72209

    Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Little Rock

    Grace Presbyterian Church

    Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Thursday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Address
    9301 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock, AR 72227

    Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Little Rock

    Greater Center Star MBC

    Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Address
    800 W 33rd St, Little Rock, AR 72206

    Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Little Rock

    Little Rock Stewpot

    Free meals, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
    Address
    1111 W Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72201

    Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

    Little Rock

    Otter Creek Community Church

    Food pantry, a Arkansas Foodbank partner.

    Hours
    Food pantry: 2nd and 4th Sunday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Wednesday, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Food pantry: 2nd and 4th Sunday, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    Address
    13000 Quail Run Drive, Little Rock, AR 72210

    Call first. Hours come from the Arkansas Foodbank map. Please call to confirm before you go.

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    Utility bills and rent help1

    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

    Housing3

    Little Rock

    Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock

    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
    100 S Arch St, Little Rock, AR 72201

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

    North Little Rock

    North Little Rock 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
    4901 Fairway Ave Ste A, North Little Rock, AR 72116

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

    Jacksonville

    Jacksonville 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
    3600 Max Howell Dr, Jacksonville, AR 72076

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

    Health and dental21

    Little Rock

    ARcare, 086

    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
    6 Shackleford Dr, Little Rock, AR 72211

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

    Little Rock

    ARcare, 138

    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
    500 S University Ave, Ste 316, Little Rock, AR 72205

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

    Little Rock

    ARcare, 162

    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
    9501 Baptist Health Dr, Suite 770, Little Rock, AR 72205

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

    Little Rock

    ARcare, 88

    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
    8924 Kanis Rd, Little Rock, AR 72205

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

    Little Rock

    Arkansas Baptist College Clinic

    Community health center run by Jefferson Comprehensive Care System 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
    1724 Bishop St, Little Rock, AR 72202

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

    Little Rock

    College Station Clinic

    Community health center run by Jefferson Comprehensive Care System 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
    4206 Frazier Pike, Little Rock, AR 72206

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

    Little Rock

    Downtown Little Rock Community Health Center

    Community health center run by Jefferson Comprehensive Care System 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
    1400 Main St, Little Rock, AR 72202

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

    Little Rock

    Homeless Open Hands

    Community health center run by Jefferson Comprehensive Care System 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
    3000 Springer Blvd STE B, Little Rock, AR 72206

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

    Little Rock

    Little Rock CHC

    Community health center run by Jefferson Comprehensive Care System 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
    1100 N University Ave STE 125, Little Rock, AR 72207

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

    North Little Rock

    ARcare, 091

    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
    2411 McCain Blvd, Suite 2, North Little Rock, AR 72116

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

    North Little Rock

    ARcare, 78

    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
    4020 Richards Rd, Suite I, North Little Rock, AR 72117

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

    North Little Rock

    North Little Rock Community Health Center

    Community health center run by Jefferson Comprehensive Care System 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
    2525 Willow St, North Little Rock, AR 72114

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

    Jacksonville

    ARcare-111

    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
    1400 Braden St, Jacksonville, AR 72076

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

    Maumelle

    ARcare, 32

    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
    501 Millwood Cir, Suite E, Maumelle, AR 72113

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

    Little Rock

    Esperanza Hope Neighborhood 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
    6111 West 83rd Street, Little Rock, AR 72209

    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
    Little Rock

    The Village Place

    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
    2718 S Arch St, Little Rock, AR 72206

    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
    Little Rock

    Synergy Saturday

    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
    400 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201

    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
    North Little Rock

    River City Ministry

    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
    1021 E Washington Ave, North Little Rock, AR 72114

    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
    Little Rock

    Harmony Health Clinic

    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
    2404 S Tyler St, Little Rock, AR 72204

    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
    Little Rock

    12th Street Health and Wellness 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
    4010 West 12th Street, Little Rock, AR 72204

    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
    Little Rock

    Catholic Charities Medical Clinic

    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
    2415 North Tyler Street, Little Rock, AR 72207

    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 offices8

    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

    How HelpByState works

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    1. 1

      Matched to the source

      A listing goes up only after its phone and its address or hours match the organization's own page, or an official list.

    2. 2

      Dated on every card

      Each card shows the day we checked it. If sources disagree, we say call first instead of guessing.

    3. 3

      Fixed by the community

      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 Pulaski 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 Pulaski County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed 89 places that can help in Pulaski County: Be Mighty-Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock (Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (501) 320-5775, call first; Bullock Temple CME Church in Little Rock (Monday, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Thursday, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM), (501) 375-1581, call first; Church at Rock Creek in Little Rock (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM), (501) 221-1051, call first. 86 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 Pulaski County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Pulaski County: 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 Pulaski County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Pulaski County: Housing Authority of the City of Little Rock, (501) 340-4821, call first; North Little Rock Housing Authority, (501) 758-8911, call first; Jacksonville Housing Authority, (501) 982-2267, 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 find a free or low-cost clinic in Pulaski County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed 21 places that can help in Pulaski County: ARcare, 086 in Little Rock, (870) 347-2534, call first; ARcare, 138 in Little Rock, (870) 347-2534, call first; ARcare, 162 in Little Rock, (870) 347-2534, call first. 18 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 Pulaski County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed 3 places that can help in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Pulaski 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 Pulaski County, Arkansas?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Pulaski 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.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    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 local food bank. 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.