The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas distributed almost 12% more food in 2024 than it did in 2023.
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The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance (DJA) received emergency grant funding through Main Street Arkansas (MSA) to help businesses along Main Street affected by the road closure due to the structural issues surrounding the old Citizens Bank building.
The governor says almost 23% of SNAP purchases are junk food, paid for with taxpayers money.
The Fisher Street Community in Action (FSCIA) started serving free soup every Wednesday to combat hunger in Jonesboro.
A Jonesboro Girl Scout working on her Gold Award is looking to combat food insecurity with her Holiday Seasoning and Spice Kits.
Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro will host its 54th Annual Charity Ball titled “Through the Looking Glass: A Mad Gala” in February.
The Jonesboro Butterball location will close Feb. 3, 2025, putting about 180 people out of work.
Annie Camp EAST students are preparing for their annual EAST Feast on Dec. 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Annie Camp Junior High School (ACJH).