Arkansas River Valley Cherokee Pantry

21/10/2026

Arkansas River Valley Cherokee Pantry plans to have a food giveaway from 10am-12pm on Friday, Oct. 23. Our giveaways are usually on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month. (Watch our page for “special giveaways”, too, though!)

ALWAYS check the Arkansas River Valley Cherokee Pantry page immediately before coming, in case sickness, weather, or emergencies cause us to cancel!

* We have a walk-in freezer & a box truck down! The freezer will cost $4000 to repair, & A GENEROUS DONOR HAS OFFERED TO MATCH UP TO $2000, IF WE RAISE THE FIRST $2000!!!! The diesel box truck needs a motor; it is used for picking up shipments from Oklahoma & Missouri! We need donations badly! Every dollar adds up! Please message me with names of mechanics who may help. *

** ALWAYS BRING A STURDY TOTE (NOT CARDBOARD) & AN INSULATED BAG FOR COLD FOODS! YOU MUST SHOW YOUR PHOTO ID WITH CURRENT ADDRESS! ** Each household is allowed to have ONE tote filled. You may only pick up for yourself/ your own household. That’s ONE food box per home. (Violators to this rule will be banned.)

We don’t ask for income information. We serve everyone, regardless of county of residence. First come, first served. We CANNOT make deliveries, as we are not set up for that.

If our parking lot is full, please park as far OFF the road as possible, so that the traffic flow isn’t hindered. (If someone is with you in line, one of you is encouraged to move your car INTO our lot just before your party enters the building to choose food.) *If you are seen littering or tearing up the roadside, you will be permanently banned, & legal action may be taken!

Be prepared to stand in line outside. You may bring a folding chair to carry along with you & move as the line moves. We suggest you BRING A DRINK for your wait, as we do not supply drinks. Wait OUTSIDE the door until you are called to go inside.

** MONETARY DONATIONS TO OUR NONPROFIT CENTER ARE NEEDED & APPRECIATED (to help pay for utilities, fuel, & other operating expenses) as there’s no government funding. Donation cans will be set up, and PayPal & CashApp info is available upon request! Also, if anyone would like to partner with us to help with fuel, we could use Walmart & Dollar General gas cards! We often buy fuel from Dollar General in Dyer, and Walmart. **

** We need funding in order to keep our doors open!!!!!! Help us spread the word, please! **

LIKE & FOLLOW our page to stay updated on future giveaway dates and times.

If you’d like to volunteer, please message me! We usually need help on Fridays from 8:30am until at least 12:30, but sometimes the days & times fluctuate. We need people who will carry food boxes to cars, & others who will help restock the food inside and/or open boxes & remove empty ones. If you’re able & willing, & you’ll be dependable, please message me your phone number so I can add you to my volunteer list. I text potential volunteers a few days before they are needed. We definitely appreciate all the help we can get!

If you know of working refrigerators, coolers, or freezers (even walk-in) that could be donated to us, please let us know!

Located at 1791 Crow Mtn Rd, Russellville.

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21/10/2026

If you didn’t join us for the Chickamauga Cherokee Festival on Saturday, you missed out! Check out the photo album I just posted.

21/10/2026

20/10/2026

Arkansas River Valley Cherokee Pantry plans to have a food giveaway from 10am-12pm on Friday, Oct. 23. Our giveaways are usually on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month. (Watch our page for “special giveaways”, too, though!)

ALWAYS check the Arkansas River Valley Cherokee Pantry page immediately before coming, in case sickness, weather, or emergencies cause us to cancel!

* We have a walk-in freezer & a box truck down! The freezer will cost $4000 to repair, & A GENEROUS DONOR HAS OFFERED TO MATCH UP TO $2000, IF WE RAISE THE FIRST $2000!!!! The diesel box truck needs a motor; it is used for picking up shipments from Oklahoma & Missouri! We need donations badly! Every dollar adds up! Please message me with names of mechanics who may help. *

** ALWAYS BRING A STURDY TOTE (NOT CARDBOARD) & INSULATED COOLER BAG TO PUT YOUR FOOD IN! YOU MUST SHOW YOUR PHOTO ID WITH CURRENT ADDRESS! ** Each household is allowed to have ONE tote filled. You may only pick up for yourself/ your own household. That’s ONE food box per home. (Violators to this rule will be banned.)

We don’t ask for income information. We serve everyone, regardless of county of residence. First come, first served. We CANNOT make deliveries, as we are not set up for that.

If our parking lot is full, please park as far OFF the road as possible, so that the traffic flow isn’t hindered. (If someone is with you in line, one of you is encouraged to move your car INTO our lot just before your party enters the building to choose food.) *If you are seen littering or tearing up the roadside, you will be permanently banned, & legal action may be taken!

Be prepared to stand in line outside. You may bring a folding chair to carry along with you & move as the line moves. We suggest you BRING A DRINK for your wait, as we do not supply drinks. Wait OUTSIDE the door until you are called to go inside.

** MONETARY DONATIONS TO OUR NONPROFIT CENTER ARE NEEDED & APPRECIATED (to help pay for utilities, fuel, & other operating expenses) as there’s no government funding. Donation cans will be set up, and PayPal & CashApp info is available upon request! Also, if anyone would like to partner with us to help with fuel, we could use Walmart & Dollar General gas cards! We often buy fuel from Dollar General in Dyer, and Walmart. **

** We need funding in order to keep our doors open!!!!!! Help us spread the word, please! **

LIKE & FOLLOW our page to stay updated on future giveaway dates and times.

If you’d like to volunteer, please message me! We usually need help on Fridays from 8:30am until at least 12:30, but sometimes the days & times fluctuate. We need people who will carry food boxes to cars, & others who will help restock the food inside and/or open boxes & remove empty ones. If you’re able & willing, & you’ll be dependable, please message me your phone number so I can add you to my volunteer list. I text potential volunteers a few days before they are needed. We definitely appreciate all the help we can get!

If you know of working refrigerators, coolers, or freezers (even walk-in) that could be donated to us, please let us know!

Located at 1791 Crow Mtn Rd, Russellville.

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14/10/2026

Lowe's Home Improvement of Conway came through again for us, with a donation of water & a heavy-duty extension cord!!! Thank you, Joey Taylor, for supporting our food bank so often!

Y’all please show your appreciation to Lowe’s! ❤️

12/10/2026

Need volunteer hours? We would love to have 1-2 more face painters at our Chickamauga Cherokee Festival in Dardanelle this Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9:30am-5pm! We need other volunteers, as well, for setting up on Friday, October 16, and from 8am-7pm Saturday, Oct. 17! If you’re interested, please call me at 479-857-0104, and we can work out a schedule for you! We’ll give you proof of your volunteer hours, on our letterhead.

Please SHARE! Please tell your friends and family about our festival, as well! There are still vendor spots available, and of course we want to see as many visitors as possible! 

12/10/2026

The Chickamauga Cherokee Festival is this Saturday, October 17 in Dardanelle (where Yell Fest is held)! It’s not too late to sign up as a vendor; just call Jim Davis at 479-747-7406. Please help us spread the word! Come enjoy the great entertainment, browse all the arts and crafts, shop early for Christmas, or just come have a great Saturday by the river! be sure to get a ticket upon arrival, and keep it handy all day, as you must be present to win one of the many awesome door prizes!

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11/10/2026

We appreciate Lowe's Home Improvement of Russellville for donating trash bags, and water to keep our volunteers hydrated while working!!!! Thank you, Saidy & Jordan!

10/10/2026

Gentiva Hospice has blessed Arkansas River Valley Cherokee Pantry and everyone who came to our food giveaway yesterday! They hosted a food drive in honor of my Grandma Alice Standridge (Diane’s mom) who was in Hospice care the last few years of her life. There was a nice variety of canned goods and shelf-stable food for our clients to choose from! Everyone was so appreciative! Thank you, Verna Jones, Gentiva Hospice staff, and everyone who contributed to this wonderful gift that has already helped hundreds at our food bank! 

The care that Grandma received from Gentiva Hospice was phenomenal, and even the love shown to all our family, throughout such a hard journey, was incredible! Our family has made lifelong friends with many of these Gentiva Hospice nurses & staff. (Photo is of Grandma & her favorite nurse, my sweet friend, Faith.)

If one of your family members needs exceptional nursing care while nearing end of life, I highly encourage you to call  479-219-6211. They will treat ALL OF YOU like family! ❤️

04/10/2026

Arkansas River Valley Cherokee Pantry plans to have a food giveaway from 10am-12pm on Friday, Oct. 9. Our giveaways are usually on the 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month. (Watch our page for “special giveaways”, too, though!)

ALWAYS check the Arkansas River Valley Cherokee Pantry page immediately before coming, in case sickness, weather, or emergencies cause us to cancel!

*We have a walk-in freezer and a box truck down! (This freezer will cost almost $4000 to repair, & the diesel box truck needs a motor; it is used for picking up shipments from Oklahoma & Missouri!) We need donations badly! Every dollar adds up!

** ALWAYS BRING A STURDY TOTE (NOT CARDBOARD) & INSULATED COOLER BAG TO PUT YOUR FOOD IN! YOU MUST SHOW YOUR PHOTO ID WITH CURRENT ADDRESS! ** Each household is allowed to have ONE tote filled. You may only pick up for yourself/ your own household. That’s ONE food box per home. (Violators to this rule will be banned.)

We don’t ask for income information. We serve everyone, regardless of county of residence. First come, first served. We CANNOT make deliveries, as we are not set up for that.

If our parking lot is full, please park as far OFF the road as possible, so that the traffic flow isn’t hindered. (If someone is with you in line, one of you is encouraged to move your car INTO our lot just before your party enters the building to choose food.) *If you are seen littering or tearing up the roadside, you will be permanently banned, & legal action may be taken!

Be prepared to stand in line outside. You may bring a folding chair to carry along with you & move as the line moves. We suggest you BRING A DRINK for your wait, as we do not supply drinks. Wait OUTSIDE the door until you are called to go inside.

** MONETARY DONATIONS TO OUR NONPROFIT CENTER ARE NEEDED & APPRECIATED (to help pay for utilities, fuel, & other operating expenses) as there’s no government funding. Donation cans will be set up, and PayPal & CashApp info is available upon request! Also, if anyone would like to partner with us to help with fuel, we could use Walmart & Dollar General gas cards! We often buy fuel from Dollar General in Dyer, and Walmart. **

** We need funding in order to keep our doors open!!!!!! Help us spread the word, please! **

LIKE & FOLLOW our page to stay updated on future giveaway dates and times.

If you’d like to volunteer, please message me! We usually need help on Fridays from 8:30am until at least 12:30, but sometimes the days & times fluctuate. We need people who will carry food boxes to cars, & others who will help restock the food inside and/or open boxes & remove empty ones. If you’re able & willing, & you’ll be dependable, please message me your phone number so I can add you to my volunteer list. I text potential volunteers a few days before they are needed. We definitely appreciate all the help we can get!

If you know of working refrigerators, coolers, or freezers (even walk-in) that could be donated to us, please let us know!

Located at 1791 Crow Mtn Rd, Russellville.

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