GIVING GUIDE – Jonesboro Right Now – This section of our Giving Guide details a list of various organizations that provide food, housing, and utility assistance.
While some national organizations may be included in this list, JRN is highlighting local chapters, so your gift stays in the area.
Each section features a brief overview of each organization and how to contact it and may include ways to donate and volunteer. All organizations listed are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt.
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Scroll through the guide or use the following links to quickly find organizations to donate to:
Food Banks and Pantries
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas: Provides hunger relief across Northeast Arkansas through several programs, including its USDA food distributions, backpack programs in schools across the area, its network of food pantries, and more. It can be reached at 870-932-3663 and is located at 3414 One Place in Jonesboro. Click here to give online and here for volunteer information.
Helping Neighbors Food Pantry: This is an inter-faith food pantry serving Craighead County residents. It can be reached at 870-935-7298 or at helpingneighbors.foodantry.ar@gmail.com, and is located at 501 W. Highland Drive in Jonesboro. Click here for donation information and here for volunteer information.
Provision 88 Food Ministry: Part of Refuge Church, this pantry offers a shopping experience on Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., where shoppers can acquire food and clothing. It is located at 1404 Stone St. in Jonesboro, and can be contacted at 870-932-3914.
Two Saints Kitchen: A free meal program jointly sponsored by St. Mark’s Episcopal and St. Paul United Methodist Church that serves community meals to all every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is located at 531 W. College St. in Jonesboro.
Housing and Utilities
Crowley’s Ridge Development Council: Provides numerous community assistance programs, including its biannual utility assistance program LiHEAP, transportation assistance for those in rural communities, and offering low-cost housing opportunities for those in need. It can be reached at 870-802-7100, or at crdc@crdcnea.com, and is located at 2401 Fox Meadow Lane in Jonesboro. Click here for donation information.
Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Arkansas: Provides affordable homebuilding and repair services for families in need. It also runs ReStore locations, which are stores selling home furniture, appliances, building materials, and more to the public at a low cost. The Northeast Arkansas chapter can be reached at info@habitatnea.org or at 870-203-9898 and is located at 520 W. Monroe Ave. in Jonesboro.