When school ends, hunger begins for too many Arkansas children.
Across the state, nearly 1 in 5 children face food insecurity during the summer months. Without access to free and reduced-price meals from school, families are left to fill the gap—and for many, that’s a struggle. The most basic meal of the day—breakfast—can suddenly become uncertain.
That’s where you come in.
And that’s why this week, Healthy Connections is asking for your help.
We’re Turning Up the Volume: Join Us in the Summer Cereal Drive
We’ve partnered with THV11 and their 25th Annual Summer Cereal Drive to support Arkansas Foodbank. As a community health center supporting food banks and fighting hunger, Healthy Connections is collecting boxes of cereal at every one of our clinics from now through June 15—and this week, we’re aiming to make it our biggest push yet.
Looking for a summer food drive near you or wondering where to donate cereal in Little Rock or across western and central Arkansas? We’ve made it easy. You can drop off cereal at any of our clinic locations, including in Little Rock Midtown, Hot Springs, Malvern, Mena, and more.
Why cereal?
Because it’s shelf-stable, affordable, easy to serve, and kid-friendly. A box of cereal might not seem like much to you—but to a child without consistent meals, it’s everything. It’s a full belly. It’s a better morning. It’s hope in a bowl.
Healthy Connections: More Than Healthcare. A True Community Partner.
At Healthy Connections, we’ve been serving Arkansas communities with quality medical, dental, and behavioral health services for more than 25 years. But healthcare doesn’t stop at clinic walls. True wellness begins with meeting basic needs—and food insecurity in Arkansas is one of the biggest health and social challenges we face today.
We don’t just believe in treating illness—we believe in creating solutions. That’s why we’re proud to step up and support this important cause. We’re doing what trusted family healthcare providers in Arkansas should do: show up, take action, and invite others to be part of the solution.
Ways You Can Help Fight Hunger in Arkansas
Whether you’re a patient, a staff member, a business owner, or a neighbor, you can help:
- 📦 Donate a box of cereal in Arkansas at any Healthy Connections clinic now through June 15
- 🗣️ Share this article or our social posts to spread the word
- 🤝 Partner with us—organizations, churches, and community leaders are encouraged to get involved
To find your nearest cereal donation location, visit our list of Healthy Connections clinics:
👉 healthy-connections.org/locations
Let’s Pour It On, Arkansas
One box. That’s all it takes to change a morning. And a morning can change a life.
Join us. Donate cereal. Be the reason a child starts their day fed, focused, and cared for. Because health starts with food, and it starts with you.