Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Feb. 24, 2025 – The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is proud to celebrate a major milestone in its partnership with Westside Air Force JROTC: reaching one million meals packed through the volunteer program.
Since 2017, Westside Air Force JROTC has been a dedicated and dependable volunteer group at the Food Bank, lending their time each month to pack meals for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), which serves food-insecure senior citizens across Northeast Arkansas. Their ongoing commitment has played a vital role in ensuring seniors in Northeast Arkansas have consistent access to nutritious food.
“The Junior ROTC program’s mission is to ‘Develop Citizens of Character,’ and a key part of that is community service,” said Peter Mamula, TSgt. “We want our cadets to understand the meaning of the Air Force core values: ‘Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.’ Volunteering with the Food Bank allows them to put those values into action.”
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas recognizes and deeply appreciates the dedication of Westside JROTC in the fight against hunger.
“We truly value our partnership with Westside JROTC, whose cadets consistently show up to serve their community,” said Elizabeth Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator. “Their hard work and commitment each month ensure that seniors in Northeast Arkansas have reliable access to food, and we are incredibly grateful for their support.”
For more information on how to volunteer with the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, click here.