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Food banks struggle amid funding shortfall — Free speech on Arkansas universities

By Daniel Caruth,

Roby Brock, Pete Hartman, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Michael Tilley, Jack Travis

Published April 25, 2025 at 1:34 PM CDT

Food banks play a crucial role in efforts to alleviate food insecurity nationwide. On today's show, we discuss the importance of food banks in 2025. Also, today, TheatreSquared is staging a world premiere. Plus, an appreciation of volunteers for National Volunteer Month.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large<i>.</i>

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Roby Brock

Roby Brock is the Editor-in-Chief and Host of Talk Business & Politics.

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Pete Hartman

Pete Hartman is KUAF's operations manager.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Michael Tilley

Michael Tilley is the executive editor of Talk Business & Politics.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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