Emergency Resources in English
American Rescue Plan: Resources for Children and Families Guide
Local Resources for Assistance with Household Bills, Rent, Etc.
Food Pantries
Washington County Food Agencies
Madison County Food Agencies
Carroll County Food Agencies
Benton County Food Agencies
Madison County Food Agencies
Carroll County Food Agencies
Benton County Food Agencies
COVID-19 Resources
Center for Disease Control (CDC) Official Website
Department of Health Updates: You can get the latest COVID-19 updates from the Department of Health here.
Department of Health Updates: You can get the latest COVID-19 updates from the Department of Health here.
PACER Covid-19 Resources for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Information for Self Advocates from Self Advocates
- How to Stay Healthy from COVID-19
- Plain Language Information By and For People with Disabilities (Green Mountain Self-Advocates)
Applying for Assistance Programs
Applying for assistance programs: Legal Aid of Arkansas has created a fact sheet breaking down how to apply for Medicaid, SNAP food assistance, and unemployment benefits. Legal Aid has also created a comprehensive guide.
Applying for Health Care Coverage After Losing a Job: People who have lost their workplace health care coverage in the last 60 days due to the pandemic may qualify for a marketplace qualifying health plan. You can determine your options with the Arkansas Insurance Department at 1-844-355-3262 or www.myarinsurance.com.
Applying for Unemployment Insurance: There is a new option to apply for unemployment insurance online or by phone. You can apply here.
Applying for Medicaid, ARKids First (children's health insurance), or SNAP (formerly known as food stamps): The Department of Human Services has made changes encouraging the public to avoid in-person visits to DHS county offices and is allowing fewer people in the lobbies at the same time, increasing wait times. People are encouraged to apply online at www.Access.Arkansas.gov or to use the phone application option by calling 1-855-372-1084. County offices will be installing drop-off boxes for paper applications. And required SNAP interviews may be conducted by phone rather than in person.
Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance has a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Arkansas hotline at 1-833-762-7275 or 1-833-SNAP-ARK for the community to talk to one of their SNAP advocates about eligibility, benefits, and for help filling out an application. The hotline is staffed from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, with Spanish translators available Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m.
WIC (nutrition assistance program for Women, Infants and Children): Contact your county Department of Health office for information on how to apply.
Applying for Health Care Coverage After Losing a Job: People who have lost their workplace health care coverage in the last 60 days due to the pandemic may qualify for a marketplace qualifying health plan. You can determine your options with the Arkansas Insurance Department at 1-844-355-3262 or www.myarinsurance.com.
Applying for Unemployment Insurance: There is a new option to apply for unemployment insurance online or by phone. You can apply here.
Applying for Medicaid, ARKids First (children's health insurance), or SNAP (formerly known as food stamps): The Department of Human Services has made changes encouraging the public to avoid in-person visits to DHS county offices and is allowing fewer people in the lobbies at the same time, increasing wait times. People are encouraged to apply online at www.Access.Arkansas.gov or to use the phone application option by calling 1-855-372-1084. County offices will be installing drop-off boxes for paper applications. And required SNAP interviews may be conducted by phone rather than in person.
Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance has a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Arkansas hotline at 1-833-762-7275 or 1-833-SNAP-ARK for the community to talk to one of their SNAP advocates about eligibility, benefits, and for help filling out an application. The hotline is staffed from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, with Spanish translators available Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m.
WIC (nutrition assistance program for Women, Infants and Children): Contact your county Department of Health office for information on how to apply.