At Healthy Connections, our work goes beyond the exam room. It’s about compassion. It’s about showing up. And it’s about doing what we can to care for our Arkansas communities—even outside of healthcare.
That’s why we’re cerealously committed to fighting food insecurity through our Summer Cereal Drive. We’ve already seen remarkable engagement, with staff, patients, and neighbors stepping up across our service areas. From major events in Hot Springs Village, Arkadelphia, and Malvern, to the constant flow of donations coming into our clinics, it’s clear that when a community comes together with a common purpose, we can accomplish something big.
This week, we’re pushing that effort even further. Because the need hasn’t gone away—and neither have we.
Why Cereal? Why Now?
It’s easy to underestimate a box of cereal. But for families struggling to make ends meet, it can mean the difference between going hungry and starting the day with something nutritious.
Cereal is shelf-stable, kid-friendly, easy to prepare, and nutrient-rich when paired with milk. It’s also one of the most in-demand food items at pantries throughout Arkansas, especially during the summer months when kids are out of school and families lose access to school meals.
This drive is about more than donations. It’s about dignity. It’s about equity. It’s about helping our neighbors when they need us most.
Your Small Box = Big Impact
This year, our cereal drive isn’t just a collection—it’s a movement. One powered by people like you.
So far, we’ve donated nearly 2,000 boxes, thanks to the energy and leadership of their staff and the generosity of our community. But we’re not done. Our goal is to collect even more boxes by the end of the campaign.
Want to get involved? It’s easy.
Donate a box of cereal at any Healthy Connections clinic location across Western and Central Arkansas. All donations stay local and benefit food banks and pantries in the communities where they’re collected.
Here’s how else you can help:
- Challenge your friends and family to bring a box.
- Share our campaign on social media and tell others why you’re cerealously committed.
- Bring cereal to church, community events, or sports practices.
- Encourage your coworkers or team to donate together.
- Start a cereal collection at your business.
We’re building momentum. And with your help, we’ll make an even bigger difference.
Cerealously Committed to Community
This campaign is part of what we believe at Healthy Connections—that community health doesn’t start and end with a clinic visit. It includes access to food, housing, mental health support, and everything else that makes life livable.
For more than 25 years, Healthy Connections has been delivering expert medical, dental, and behavioral health care across Arkansas. But we’re also your neighbors, and we’re proud to stand beside you in support of those in need.
We invite you to join us in this effort. Bring a box. Spread the word. Help us box out hunger.
With every box, you build a better day.
