The Arkansas Department of Agriculture administers and supports a range of food distribution and nutrition assistance programs designed to improve food security and promote healthy diets for Arkansans of all ages. These programs help ensure that children, families, seniors, and vulnerable populations have access to nutritious food in child care settings, schools, community programs, and emergency food systems.
Through partnerships with federal agencies, local organizations, schools, child care providers, and nonprofit groups, the Department works to connect eligible individuals with meals and food resources that meet established nutrition standards and support overall health and well-being.
Forms
- Application for USDA Donated Foods
- Application for USDA Donated Foods (Spanish)
- USDA Food Loss Report
- Food Transfer Form
- Pest Inspection Form
USDA Resources
Additional Resources
- Basic Food Storage Guidelines
- Food Safety During Power Outages in Food Establishments
- Find a County Office
- Access Arkansas
- Civil Rights Poster
- Fraud Poster
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice or TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complain, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected].
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.