Resources to help you support every Arkansan
Whether you’re looking better to understand the plight of families in our community or equip your family to love your neighbor well, these resources are designed to help you live out your God-given dreams.
Hungry For More
Free Family Devotional
This free faith-centered devotional helps families spend time together unpacking what God says about one of today’s most important topics—hunger. In 5 minutes or less, you’ll uncover insights about the spiritual and physical nature of hunger and discover how you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Empower Kids to Love Your Neighbor
Free Family Guide
Discover practical and impactful ways to instill empathy in your children while making a positive difference in your neighborhood.
Stories From the Field
Updates, stories, and blog articles from Every Arkansan.
What Happens to Kids Who Grow Up Food Insecure & What Can Change It
Article at a Glance How many kids in Arkansas are growing up food insecure? 1 in 4 children in Arkansas face hunger, and for many of them, it's not a single moment of crisis but a constant background condition that shapes everything about how they grow, learn, and...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Homelessness When They Ask Questions
Article at a Glance When should I start talking to my kids about homelessness? Earlier than most parents think. If your child is old enough to point and ask a question, they're old enough for an honest, age-appropriate answer. What do I say when my child asks why...
A Volunteer’s Perspective
Article at a Glance What happens when you volunteer with Every Arkansan? You show up, you serve, and somewhere in the middle of it, something shifts. Most volunteers come in thinking they're the ones doing the giving, and they are. However, what they don't expect is...
The Relationship Gap at the Heart of Poverty
Article at a Glance Why isn't giving money or resources enough to address poverty? Because poverty is rarely just a lack of money. It's a lack of access, opportunity, and connection. Resources can meet an immediate need, and that matters, but they don't change the...
Help Your Kids Better Understand Poverty By Playing These Games As a Family
Article at a Glance Why should families talk to their kids about poverty? Because kids are noticing the world around them, and if we don't help them make sense of what they see, assumptions will fill the gap. Families who talk openly about hard topics raise kids who...
A Story of Resilience, Recovery, and Fatherhood
Article at a Glance Who is David and what was he facing? David was a single father with an open dependency-neglect case, an uncertain future, and more obstacles in front of him than most people will ever face at once. His story is about what he chose to do when...
The One Skill That Changed Everything for This Arkansas Dad
Article at a Glance Who is Corey and what makes his story different? Corey is a dad who fell apart when things went wrong with his daughter, and then did something a lot of men don't do: He went looking for help. His story stands out not just because of how far he's...
This Is What Restoration Looks Like for an Arkansas Father
Article at a Glance Who is Marcus and why does his story matter? Marcus is a dad who loved his son deeply but carried the weight of hard seasons, difficult choices, and a past that kept following him. His story matters because it shows what becomes possible when a man...
What Happens When an Arkansas Mom Finally Gets the Support She Needs
Article at a Glance Who is Lisa and why does her story matter? Lisa is a mom who never stopped trying. She wanted stable work, education, and a future where her kids could thrive. Her story matters because it's not as rare as it should be, and because of what happened...
Common Misconceptions About Poverty in Arkansas
Article at a Glance Why does it matter how we think about poverty? Because the way we see people shapes how we respond to them. When assumptions get in the way, real families in need can go unseen and unsupported. Getting this right changes what's possible for those...
A Day in the Life of a Working Single Mom
Article at a Glance What does a typical day look like for a working single mom? Full. Before the sun is up, the mental math has started. There are kids to get ready, a job to get to, meals to figure out, and no one to tag in when things get hard. It's a lot to carry,...
The Summer Gap Most Families Don’t Talk About
Article at a Glance Why does summer make hunger harder for kids? During the school year, millions of kids count on school breakfast and lunch to get through the day. When summer starts, those meals stop, but the need doesn't. For families stretched thin, that gap can...
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