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Additional Resources

Food Assistance


SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

Formerly known as Food Stamps, SNAP provides monthly benefits to help eligible households purchase groceries. Apply through Access Arkansas. 

Website: https://access.arkansas.gov


WIC (Women, Infants & Children)

Provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under age 5. 

usaassistance.org


Local Food Pantries

Churches Joint Council on Human Needs (CCOHN)

Food pantry assistance for qualifying Saline County residents.
Phone: (501) 776-2912 

https://foodpantries.org/co/ar-saline


Northside Church of Christ Food Pantry

Food assistance for eligible Saline County residents.
Phone: (501) 315-1128

https://foodpantries.org/co/ar-saline


St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Food Pantry

Community food pantry available to those in need.

https://foodpantries.org/co/ar-saline 


Seniors

Area Agency on Aging

Services may include:

  • Home-delivered meals
  • Caregiver support
  • Transportation
  • Benefits counseling
  • In-home assistance

Contact your local Area Agency on Aging office for eligibility and services available in your area. [humanservi...kansas.gov]

Utility Assistance


LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

Provides assistance with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households and may help prevent utility disconnections. [adeq.state.ar.us], [needhelppa...gbills.com]


Weatherization Assistance Program

Helps lower energy bills through free home efficiency improvements and repairs. [usaassistance.org], [needhelppa...gbills.com]


Healthcare Assistance


Medicaid / ARHOME

Provides healthcare coverage for eligible Arkansas residents, including doctor visits, prescriptions, and hospital services. [humanservi...kansas.gov], [access.arkansas.gov]


ARKids First

Healthcare coverage for Arkansas children, including preventive care, medical visits, dental services, and prescriptions. [access.arkansas.gov], [usaassistance.org]


Employment Resources

Arkansas JobLink

Free employment services including:

  • Job searches
  • Resume assistance
  • Career counseling
  • Workforce training opportunities

Available through local workforce centers and community action agencies. [needhelppa...gbills.com], [help.sengov.com]

Housing & Rent Assistance


Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)

Provides emergency assistance for rent, mortgage payments, temporary shelter, and utility expenses through local service agencies. [needhelppa...gbills.com], [help.sengov.com]


Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)

Federal rental assistance program for eligible low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

Contact your local housing authority for information on eligibility and waiting lists.


Financial Assistance for Families


Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA)

Provides temporary financial assistance, employment support, job training, childcare assistance, and transportation assistance to eligible families with children. [humanservi...kansas.gov], [access.arkansas.gov]


Saline County Assistance


Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC)

A primary resource for Saline County residents offering:

  • Utility assistance
  • Food assistance
  • Housing support
  • Employment services
  • Weatherization programs
  • Case management and referrals

Phone: (501) 778-1133 [needhelppa...gbills.com], [help.sengov.com]

Veterans Services


Veterans may qualify for:

  • Healthcare benefits
  • Disability compensation
  • Housing assistance
  • Employment services
  • Educational benefits

Contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs for additional information.



Helpful Websites


Access Arkansas

Apply for:

  • SNAP
  • Medicaid
  • ARKids
  • TEA
  • Other Arkansas assistance programs

Website: https://access.arkansas.gov [access.arkansas.gov], [humanservi...kansas.gov]

Arkansas Department of Human Services

Website: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov [humanservi...kansas.gov], [humanservi...kansas.gov]

Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association

Find local community action agencies and support services across Arkansas.  Website: https://www.acaaa.org [acaaa.org], [acaaa.org]

FindHelp

Search by ZIP Code for free and reduced-cost services in your area.  Website: https://findhelp.org [adeq.state.ar.us]

Benefits.gov

Find and screen for federal assistance programs.  Website: https://www.benefits.gov

HEH Foundation Note

The HEH Foundation provides this information as a community resource. Program availability, eligibility requirements, and funding levels may change. Please contact the organization directly to verify services and application requirements.

Need immediate help? Call 211 for free, confidential assistance and referrals. [nationalbe...liance.com], [adeq.state.ar.us]

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