New AHS pantry gives students choice, builds partnerships
A new student pantry at Arkadelphia High School opened this semester, offering a grocery-style option for students facing food insecurity
Tag: The Acorn Project
Now in second season, The Acorn Project still helping feed Arkadelphia students
In a nutshell, The Acorn Project raises funds that are funneled directly to the school district’s backpack program, which sends food home with children in need during weekends and seasonal breaks from school
Acorn Project’s first $10K grant to Arkadelphia schools will provide 2,800 meals to students
The grant is expected to feed 175 students each week for 16 weeks
New charitable foundation established in Arkadelphia aims to feed local children
Donations will be issued as grants to purchase food for students in need. Packing events will also be set up to organize the food.