Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese

06/24/2026

Enra Food Pantry! Wonje! Wonje! Wonje! 6/23/2026! 9am to 5pm! 1st come! 1st serve! Jab rumij im loe leen!!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and men who stand as pillars in our Marshallese families.

Today we honor the Marshallese men who reminds us: a father is a leader, a strong protector, and a steady guide for his family. Your presence shapes us. Your voice grounds us. Your love carries us farther than you may ever know.

Thank you for taking the time to be fully present for listening, teaching, dreaming with us, and lifting us up when the world feels heavy. Thank you for showing us what strength looks like when it is gentle, and what leadership looks like when it is rooted in love.

As we continue voyaging together — past, present, and future — we honor you for the paths you’ve charted and the ones you continue to open for the next generation.

Cheers to you and all that you do to guide, protect, and love your families. Kom̧m̧ool tata for the legacy you carry and the legacy you are building.

06/17/2026

Where Our Story Meets Our Strength
There are moments in a community’s history when everything changes, moments that reveal who we are, what we carry, and how we choose to care for one another.

For the Marshallese community, the pandemic was one of those moments.

When COFA families were excluded from SNAP, when incomes disappeared overnight, when funeral costs rose and grief became a daily companion, many of our families, especially our children, stood at the edge of hunger. Not because they lacked resilience, but because the systems meant to protect people did not protect them.

And in that painful truth, something powerful was born.

Enra Food Pantry opened not just as a service, but as a declaration:
that our people deserve nourishment, dignity, and a place where no one has to apologize for needing help.

Before the Compact Impact Fairness Act restored benefits in 2024 before economic mobility began to return, before relief finally reached our families, our community built Enra as a bridge. A place where parents could breathe again. A place where children could grow without fear. A place where our people could practice the generosity our ancestors taught us: share what you have, even when you have little.

And along this journey, we were not alone.

Arvest Bank’s Million Meals campaign and their incredible team stood with us — not in words, but in action.

They raised over 700,000 meals to fight food insecurity across Arkansas and other states, and their support flowed directly into the hands and homes of families who needed it most.

Their partnership reminded us that community is not defined by borders or backgrounds; it is defined by people who choose to care about the place we all call home. We are humbled, grateful, and deeply moved by their commitment to the wellbeing of everyone.

Because Enra is more than a pantry.
It is a mirror.

A mirror that asks each of us:

Where do you see yourself in this story?
As someone who once needed help?
As someone who offered it?
As someone who believes our community deserves more than survival. We deserve abundance.

Enra is the story of a people who refused to let crisis define them.
It is the story of a community that turned hardship into collective strength.
It is the story of giving back in a way that is bigger than any one of us.

And today, as shelves are stocked and families walk through our doors, we are reminded that this work is not charity, it is identity. It is culture. It is love made visible.

This is who we are.
This is how we rise.
This is Enra Bwe Jen Lale Rārā.

Thank you, Arvest Bank

06/10/2026

Iokwe aolep!

Kojjela! Kojjela!

Kojjela in ej itok jen Department of Human Services (DHS). Kakien ko rokaal an Arkansas Medicaid ikkijeen Medicaid Work Requirement!

06/09/2026

Iakwe Aolep!

Jouj im lale kojjela in itu lal. Kommol!

06/04/2026

We just wrapped up our Financial Literacy class with Arvest Bank EmpoweEd and wow, what a journey.
Huge thank‑you to Arvest for showing up with heart, patience, and tools our families can use.

For many Marshallese families, moving up in this world isn’t about effort — it’s about access. Classes like this help break down the barriers that have held our community back for generations. Tonight, we didn’t just learn about money… we learned confidence, options, and new ways to build the future our families deserve.

It was educational, fun, and full of those “aha!” moments that remind us why this work matters.

Together, we’re building skills.
Together, we’re building power.
This is how we move forward.
Together. Empowered. One step at a time.

Learn more about the EMpower program here:
https://arvest-bank.everfi-next.net/welcome/achieve

06/04/2026

🚨 Important Medicaid Update!!

CMS just shared new rules that will change how many adults keep their Medicaid.
Soon, people may have to show 80 hours a month of work, school, training, or service to stay covered. Some folks will be excused, but the rules are still confusing and the timeline is tight.

This is a big shift, and it can affect families fast.
We don’t want anyone losing coverage because they didn’t hear about it in time.

ACOM is here to help.
We’ll walk with you, explain what this means, and make sure you know what steps to take.

Read the full CMS announcement here:
https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-launches-nationwide-framework-implement-medicaid-work-requirements

Please share this so our families aren’t caught off guard.
We look out for each other. Always.

CMS Launches Nationwide Framework to Implement Medicaid Work Requirements

05/26/2026

Tuesday, Mae 26, 2026, Ekilok ACOM rainin.

ACOM is closed on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

05/26/2026

Enaj pellok Marshallese ENRÃ Food Pantry Wonje, Mae 27, 2026.

05/20/2026

🇲🇭 Happy 47th Jemenei Day, Marshallese family and friends near and far!!

This weekend, we celebrate more than a date in history, we celebrate the courage, wisdom, and unity that shaped our nation. Jemenei reminds us that our Constitution was built by leaders and elders who dreamed boldly, sacrificed deeply, and paved the way for the sovereignty we stand on today.

Their footsteps carried us here.
Our pride carries us forward.

As we honor this day, we lift up the truth that being Marshallese is something powerful, beautiful, and worthy of celebration. When we rise together when we support one another, protect our culture, and invest in our future, we create a path toward a prosperous and thriving tomorrow.

Kom̧m̧ooltata to every ancestor, every visionary, every family who helped build our nation. May we continue their legacy with strength, humility, and love for our people.

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🎵Jab Itwelok by Kitwon Lañju Band