Food Insecurity

A $1 billion cut to the USDA Emergency Food Assistance Program is expected to drastically cut resources for food banks in Arkansas, where food insecurity impacts 1 in 5 people.

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.

The 15th year of the Million Meals campaign begins today, April 1. Sponsored by Arvest Bank across four states, the effort collects resources for food banks and pantries.

Historians are working to learn—and share—more about Black settlers in Washington County. On today's show, a conversation about the updated Annotated Bibliography on Black Settler of Washington County Arkansas. Also, XNA has new vending machines offering a necessary good: diapers. Plus, we hear from a company based in the UK that is participating in the Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator.

A new study conducted by the federal Department of Agriculture, or the USDA, has identified Arkansas as the most food-insecure state in the country. With almost 20% of the state lacking resources to feed their household, Arkansas has a significantly higher rate of hunger than the national average of 12%. Sophia Nourani speaks with state leaders and other key groups to learn more about the root of Arkansas’ problem with food and possible solutions.

On today's show, Arkansas is the most food-insecure state in the nation. Groups are working on solutions to combat those statistics. Also, the challenges and futures of micropolitan areas. Plus, a quick history of Arkansas political ads.

The annual study found that about 19% of Arkansans experience food insecurity.

On today's show, a charter school in Benton County hopes to heal the wounds of childhood trauma. Also, Sean Mason comes to Walton Arts Center this weekend with a whole host of musical influences in tow. Plus, a new giant will be guarding over Route 66 soon.

The Pack Shack in Cave Springs has been packing meals for a decade. Earlier this summer, the non-profit marked a milestone: 50 million meals packed and distributed. Bret Raymond, a founder and CEO of the Pack Shack, visited the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to talk about the organization’s first 10 years.

On today's show, the Arkansas branch of Goodwill is phasing out plastic shopping bags. Also, learning from a decade of packing and delivering meals to neighbors nearby and far away. Plus, we are nearing the finish line on the Bentonville Public Library expansion.