Please note the following information for 2026/Tenga en cuenta la siguiente información para 2026:

Summer distribution will run from June 9th to August 12th with weekly distributions on either Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on the pickup location you select.  La distribución de verano se llevará a cabo del 9 de junio al 12 de agosto, con distribuciones semanales los martes o los miércoles, dependiendo del punto de recogida que seleccione.

We will not allow anyone to pick up for multiple households--one pickup per household per adult. You may authorize another person to pick up for your family. Please make sure to list them on the registration form.  No se permitirá la recogida para varios hogares; se permite una recogida por hogar y por adulto. Puede autorizar a otra persona a recoger para su familia. Asegúrese de incluirla en este formulario.

If you miss your selected pick-up time, the only alternate pick-up will be on Tuesday evenings from 5:00-7:00 PM at River Valley Food 4 Kids (3001 E H Street, Russellville).  Si no puede recoger en el horario seleccionado, la única alternativa será los martes por la tarde de 17:00 a 19:00 h en River Valley Food 4 Kids (3001 E H Street, Russellville).

The Summer Program provides food for school kids ages 2-18. During the first distribution, you must provide ONE form of identification for each child you are registering--AR Kids Card, SS Card, Birth Certificate, School Report Card--and a photo ID for the parent/guardian.  El Programa de Verano proporciona alimentos para niños en edad escolar de 2 a 18 años. Durante la primera distribución, debe proporcionar UNA identificación por cada niño que inscriba (tarjeta AR Kids, o tarjeta del Seguro Social, o certificado de nacimiento, o boleta de calificaciones escolar) y una identificación con foto del padre/tutor.

Please review the guidelines regarding the income limit for 2026 before completing registration (you may be asked to provide proof of income): Revise las pautas sobre el límite de ingresos para 2026 antes de completar el registro (es posible que se le solicite que proporcione un comprobante de ingresos):

Household size/ Tamaño del hogar (including ALL adults & children)

Maximum Monthly Income/ Ingreso Mensual Máximo(incluyendo adultos & niños)

2 $2,292

3 $2,888

4 $3,483

5 $4,079

6 $4,675

7 $5,271

8 $5,867

9 $6,463

10 $7,059

Eligible Ages & Residence:

Schoolchildren ages 2–18 years living in the Arkansas River Valley (Pope, Yell, Johnson, Logan, Conway, and Perry counties).

Income Guidelines:

We follow the same income eligibility guidelines as SNAP/EBT. However, you do not have to be enrolled in SNAP to participate in our programs.

Registration:

Each household is required to register for the program each year. If you are registered for the Pantry Program, you will need to register for the Summer Program separately. Registration does not carry over from year to year.

Required Documentation

Child ID: One form of identification per child (e.g., Social Security card, ARKids Card, birth certificate, school ID, or proof of residency).

Parent/Guardian ID: Photo identification (e.g., driver's license).

The River Valley Food 4 Kids Pantry Program provides supplemental groceries to families with children from Labor Day through Memorial Day.

Each household receives a set menu that includes protein, carbs, and produce for balanced family meals. Every child also gets a bag full of snacks and goodies, and families can select a few items from our walk-in pantry to meet their unique needs.

The Pantry is by appointment only, open Tuesday–Thursday from 9 AM–1 PM and 2 PM–5 PM. Families may visit once every two weeks.

New participants must provide kids’ IDs and proof of income eligibility during registration.

By offering nutritious, family-focused food and a dignified shopping experience, the Pantry Program helps local kids and their families stay nourished and supported throughout the school year.

Program Qualifications

Eligible Ages & Residence: Schoolchildren ages 2–18 years living in the Arkansas River Valley (Pope, Yell, Johnson, Logan, Conway, and Perry counties).

Income Guidelines: We follow the same income eligibility guidelines as SNAP/EBT. However, you do not have to be enrolled in SNAP to participate in our programs.

Registration: Each household is required to register for the program each year. If you are registered for the Pantry Program, you will need to register for the Summer Program separately. Registration does not carry over from year to year.

Required Documentation Child ID: One form of identification per child (e.g., Social Security card, ARKids Card, birth certificate, school ID, or proof of residency).  Parent/Guardian ID: Photo identification (e.g., driver's license).