Donate items until January 26th at a special collection to help Saline County Safe Haven. See the list below of items that are needed and drop them at Recycle Saline. The address there is 520 Edison Ave Benton, AR 72015. This collection is in partnership with the Benton MLK celebration organized by the Ralph Bunche […]
Join the pasta party on New Year’s Eve; Package 20K servings of soup for local needy
Make plans to attend the New Year’s Eve soup packaging party. You don’t have to sign up, just show up. Hunger Relief Army will provide the supplies. This event lets you build community, meet like-minded people, and most importantly, you will help package 20,000 servings of Fortified Minestrone Soup that day. This is part of […]
Come help with the Annual Black Friday Saline River cleanup Nov 24th
Every year after Thanksgiving, a dedicated group of people heads to the Saline River in Benton, Arkansas, to clean up what others have left behind. Saline River Canoe (SRC) and ACC BOATR invites locals once again to join them for the 12th Annual Black Friday Cleanup. Come out to help, starting at 10 a.m. […]
You can sponsor Christmas gifts for a Benton student through Bright Futures
Bright Futures in Benton needs your help for Christmas. Bright Futures, the non-profit located inside the Benton Public School District, helps students with their basic needs during the school year so they can focus on learning. Many of those same kids aren’t going to have anything for Christmas. If you are able, Bright Futures is […]
Drive-thru food distribution TODAY in Salem 11:00 – 1:00
Come to New Life Baptist Church for their food distribution day. It’s Thursday, October 26th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This is a monthly drive-thru food pantry. The location is 10765 Samples Road, in the Salem community of Benton. Identification is not required.
Local non-profit needs donations to continue feeding students over the summer
A local organization is looking for immediate help with non-perishable food items. Bright Futures, the non-profit in Benton, helps students with their basic needs during the school year so they can focus on learning. But many kids need help in the summertime most, because they are not getting meals they wouldn’t normally get at school. […]
Workforce Center leaving Benton; Family Assistance program will go under DHS
Locals won’t have a building to go to for Arkansas Division of Workforce Services (ADWS). According to a recent announcement, they will come to you. The State is restructuring Workforce Centers across Arkansas. In a statement from the Arkansas Department of Commerce, it says this change is to increase program flexibility and reach to […]
Pregnancy Center asking for help with this list of items for new moms
New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center is in need of several items to serve the community. The Center provides diapers. wipes, clothing, formula, and other items to mothers with babies up to 2 years old. They also offer other services and information about more resources in the area. Friends of the organization posted a call for […]
Library presents “Warm Wishes” – Give or take warm items at both branches this winter
The Saline County Library is offering warm items at their Benton and Bryant branches. Anyone in need can pick up hats, gloves, scarves, etc. outside the Library. Take what you need. You do not need to return items. They are also accepting donations of new or like-new scarves, hats, and gloves. If you would […]
Get monthly discounts on high speed internet through Federal program
High speed internet is now more affordable through a Federal Act, says Governor Asa Hutchinson, but most who are eligible have yet to enroll. Hutchinson made an announcement Wednesday about this first-in-the-nation partnership with national non-profit, EducationSuperHighway, to develop programs and implement best practices to address broadband affordability in the state. According to a statement […]
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