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Food Insecurity Statewide Community Service Project

Food insecurity in Arkansas is on the rise. We are trying to bring awareness to this issue and be an ally to those in need.

What will we be doing to help?

Addressing food insecurity is our statewide project. 

What are our goals?

• Provide one million meals by 2021. By focusing on food insecurity, we hope to make a difference by working together and lowering the number of people who do not have access to food.
• Partner with state food banks and local food pantries. 

3 Ways to Raise One Million Meals

The Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council is working to provide 1 million meals. It’s part of our “Nourishing our Roots; Nurturing our Future” campaign to help fellow Arkansans.

1) Foodbank Donation: We’re partnering with food banks across the state to leverage our food buying power. Just $1 can help provide anywhere from 4 to 10 meals.  You can make a donation online or mail a check. Your gift will go directly to the food bank of your choice.  

2) Local Pantry. Donate food or money to your local food pantry. Be sure to let us know so we can include your donation in our statewide count.

3) Holiday Boxes. Find and partner with a local group or pantry to provide Thanksgiving or Christmas boxes.  You can usually fill a box for less than $40. Deliver the box to local food pantry or another organization that provides boxes for needy families for the holiday. Check with the group early and tailor your box to their needs.

Pledge and donate to a food bank.

Food Banks Map

Statewide Food Insecurity Info

Statewide Volunteer Form

Roberta Shankle, Chairperson State AEHC Project

870-243-8108 

roberta.shankle49@gmail.com

UAMS and AEHC Blanket Drive 2020

Due to COVID-19, the blankets must be at UAMS between November 1-December 11.

Contact your local FCS agent or Rachael Price with any questions.

Reduce your risk of getting sick.

Follow CDC and Arkansas Department of Health recommendations:

• Stay home if you are sick.
• Wear a face mask.
• Use social distancing (stay at least 6 feet away from others).
• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

AEHC Annual Survey 2020

AEHC is surveying members to improve our program and plan for the future.  Add your ideas to make the Arkansas Extension Homemakers Program the best it can be.  Thanks for your help. 

Take the Annual EHC Survey Online Now

Download the printable version of the survey

UPCOMING EVENTS

Reduce your risk of getting sick.

Follow CDC and Arkansas Department of Health recommendations:

• Stay home if you are sick.
• Wear a face mask.
• Use social distancing (stay at least 6 feet away from others).
• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Face Masks Community Service Project

As supplies of commercially produced medical face masks run low, many essential workers are in need of cloth face masks. EHC members have sewn and donated more than 7,000 face masks for local healthcare and other essential workers.

Where are face masks needed?  

Arkansas Department of Corrections, UAMS in Little Rock, UAMS Oncology for Women in Little Rock, Briarwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Our House Shelter in Little Rock have requested homemade face masks.  If you are interested in donating to theses facilities contact Rachael Price at rprice@uaex.edu. She will be able to give you more information regarding drop off, who to contact and more. 

Arkansas Pharmacists Association has reached out to AEHC for masks. Pharmacist are essential workers along with doctors and nurses during COVID19. Check with a local pharmacy to see if they need face masks or contact your local FCS agent to find a pharmacy near you.

If you or your members have made and donated masks please email Rachael and let her know. She will need to know your name, club name, number of masks made and where they were donated. 

How can I find a pattern?

Local medical facilities may have preferences for the types of homemade masks they will accept.  Please contact your local facility if you would like to donate. Or join Let's Sew Face Masks.  Let's Sew Face Masks is coordinating supply of mask making volunteers with requests from facilities around Arkansas.

Click here for a pattern recommended by the Arkansas Department of Health.

Click here for more information about using homemade face masks from the Arkansas Department of Health.

Click here for more information from the CDC on face masks. 

Here's a really easy pattern from Let's Sew Face Masks  

Walk and Win with EHC

Walk Across Arkansas is an online, beginner friendly community designed to help everyone increase movement. The Spring 2020 dates are March 16th – May 10th. Each district will recognize one EHC team for the most movement logged by team members.  Winning teams get bragging rights and a traveling trophy to be housed in the local, county office. Together you can win.

How can we take part?

1. Sign up for Walk Across Arkansas
2. Register your team (3-8 members) as an EHC group.
3. Log your physical activity time.
4. Have fun and move more with your EHC friends.

Sign up and register your team: Walk Across Arkansas

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AEHC National and International Affiliate Organizations:

• National Volunteer Outreach Network
• Associated Country Women of the World

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