Food distribution event held in North Jonesboro
6,850 pounds of potatoes, carrots and onions distributed As the need for food continues to grow, a distribution event took place Wednesday. (Source: Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas) By Region 8 Newsdesk | April 21, 2021 at 8:27 PM CDT - Updated April 21 at 8:27 PM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The need for food continues to grow in Northeast Arkansas, so Ritter Communications and the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas partnered up Wednesday to distribute food at Parker Park Community Center in Jonesboro.
According to a media release, about 6,850 pounds of potatoes, carrots, and onions were distributed.
“We understand that food insecurity in our community continues to grow and appreciate the work they do to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to northeast Arkansas families,” Jessica Odom, Marketing Coordinator for Ritter Communications, said.
How the $3 million gift will benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
How the $3 million gift will benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas By Region 8 Newsdesk | February 25, 2021 at 9:53 AM CST - Updated February 25 at 6:54 PM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Hungry families in Northeast Arkansas can thank a generous philanthropist for providing millions of dollars to a local food bank.
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas announced Thursday it has received a $3 million charitable gift from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
Scott announced in a blog post titled “384 Ways to Help” that the food bank would share in more than $4.1 billion in gifts to charities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.