The Christmas season at Samaritan is always something special — a time when our buildings seem to hold a little extra warmth, and kindness feels almost tangible in the air. This year was no exception. In the middle of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, our community came together in extraordinary ways to make sure our neighbors felt seen, valued, and cared for. During the week of our Christmas meal alone, we were able to serve 2,036 meals , provide groceries for 1,662 peo

If you’ve ever watched your gas tank hit “E” before payday, you know the knot that forms in your stomach. For thousands of our neighbors, that same feeling is setting in right now—but it’s about groceries. Because of the ongoing federal government shutdown, USDA has said November SNAP benefits will not be issued on November 1  unless Congress restores funding—putting food assistance for more than 41 million Americans  on the line. Arkansas’ own Department of Human Services ha

Every September, Samaritan joins the nation in recognizing Hunger Action Month —a time to raise awareness about food insecurity and take...