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Free help in Fort Smith, Arkansas

35 places in Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith28

Fort Smith

C-SCDC Community Food Pantry

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Third Friday of every other month from 8:30 to 3:00 PM. USDA/TEFAP agency
Address
1617 S Zero St, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Vineyard Community Church

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Second, third and fourth Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Bring photo ID
Address
5211 South 29th St., Fort Smith, AR 72901

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Southpointe Assembly of God

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Third Saturday of each month, 10 AM. to 12 PM. Call for emergencies. Bring photo ID and proof of address
Address
1101 Cavanaugh, Fort Smith, AR 72908

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Haven Heights Baptist Church

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday through Thursday, by appointment only. Only for residents of 72908. Bring photo ID
Address
7701 Highway 271 S., Fort Smith, AR 72908

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Arc for the River Valley

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00 PM, by appointment only
Address
7821 Texas Road, Fort Smith, AR 72908

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Harvest Time Tabernacle

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
1st and 3rd Mondays 1 to 4 PM. Once a month. Bring ID. Call for emergencies
Address
3100 Briar Cliff Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72908

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Cavanaugh Freewill Baptist

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Mondays 10 to 11 AM. Bring photo ID. USDA/TEFAP agency
Address
2825 Grinnell Street, Fort Smith, AR 72908

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Iglesia Mision International El Rino De Cristo

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
4th Saturday 10:00 to 12:00 PM
Address
2300 Bluff Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Call first. No phone is listed for this site. For questions, call the River Valley Regional Food Bank at 479-785-0582.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Wednesday and Thursday 10 AM. to 12:00 PM, by appointment only. Call on Mondays to make an appointment
Address
2701 Old Greenwood Road, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

St. Scholastica Monastery

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday through Sunday by appointment only
Address
1315 S Albert Pike Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Connect Church

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Tuesdays 10 AM. to 12 PM, by appointment only
Address
3301 South 66th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Remnant End Times Ministries

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Thursdays and Sundays at 7:30 PM
Address
200 Towson Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

First United Methodist Church

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
4th Tuesday of the month, 5:30 PM. until supplies last
Address
200 N. 15th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Rye Hill Baptist Church

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday 9:00 AM. to 7:00 PM. Call ahead for an appointment. Bring photo ID and proof of residence
Address
11512 Old U.S. Highway 71 S, Fort Smith, AR 72916

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Central Presbyterian Church

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
2nd Saturday of the month 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Address
5401 Free Ferry Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Salvation Army

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 AM. to 12 PM. Bring ID for all adults in the home and proof of address. USDA/TEFAP agency
Address
301 N. 6th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Grand Avenue Baptist Church

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Tuesdays 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Wednesdays 9 AM. to 12 PM. Bring photo ID and a utility bill. Call for an appointment
Address
3901 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

UAFS Lion Pride Pantry

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 AM. to 1 PM. For UAFS students, faculty and staff only
Address
525 N 51st Street, Fort Smith, AR 72913

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Central Christian Church

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Thursdays 9:15 AM. to 11:15 AM, by appointment only. Call for an appointment
Address
400 Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Star Of Enlightenment

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
3rd Saturday of the month 3:00 to 6:00 PM. For people 55 or older only
Address
821 N. 10th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

St. John's Sack Lunch Program

Free food or meals, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Call for times
Address
317 North F St, Fort Smith, AR 72901

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

Eastside Baptist Church

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Thursday 9 to 11 AM. By appointment and emergencies only. Bring ID
Address
2710 Massard Road, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update
Fort Smith

River of Life

Food pantry, a River Valley Regional Food Bank partner.

Hours
Monday to Friday. Call and leave a message
Address
6101 Kinkead Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903

Call first. Hours come from the River Valley Regional Food Bank's own list. Please call to confirm before you go.

Checked October 9, 2026. Source: River Valley Regional Food Bank pantry locator.Suggest an update

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Utility bills and rent help in Fort Smith1

Fort Smith

Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council (C-SCDC)

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
1617 South Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901

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

Housing in Fort Smith1

Fort Smith

The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Smi

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
2100 N 31st St, Fort Smith, AR 72904

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

Health and dental in Fort Smith4

Fort Smith

Eastside Family Clinic

Community health center run by River Valley Primary Care Services. 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
4003 Massard Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72903

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

Fort Smith

Northside Clinic at 6th Street

Community health center run by River Valley Primary Care Services. 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
3202 N 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72904

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

Fort Smith

RVPCS, Northside Clinic

Community health center run by River Valley Primary Care Services. 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
4900 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith, AR 72904

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

Fort Smith

Good Samaritan 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
615 North B Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901

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 Fort Smith1

Also helps people in Fort Smith12

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

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

Questions people ask in Fort Smith

Where can I get free food in Fort Smith, Arkansas?

We have confirmed 28 places that can help in Fort Smith: C-SCDC Community Food Pantry (Third Friday of every other month from 8:30 to 3:00 PM. USDA/TEFAP agency), (479) 785-0582, call first; Vineyard Community Church (Second, third and fourth Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Bring photo ID), (479) 647-6229, call first; Southpointe Assembly of God (Third Saturday of each month, 10 AM. to 12 PM. Call for emergencies), (479) 646-7431, 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 Fort Smith, Arkansas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Fort Smith: Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council (C-SCDC), (479) 785-2303. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get housing help in Fort Smith, Arkansas?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Fort Smith: The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Smi, (479) 782-4991. 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 Fort Smith, Arkansas?

We have confirmed 4 places that can help in Fort Smith: Eastside Family Clinic, (479) 434-4747, call first; Northside Clinic at 6th Street, (479) 783-3900, call first; RVPCS, Northside Clinic, (479) 785-5700, 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 get help with addiction or mental health in Fort Smith, Arkansas?

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

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

We have confirmed one place that can help in Fort Smith: 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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