St. Francis County CARE

St. Francis County CARE The St. All personal resources including renter's and homeowner's insurance may be explored prior to authorizing assistance. (When Funds are available)
1.

Francis County CARE Center exists for the following purposes:
To seek solutions to those in crisis situations by providing assistance in emergencies with resources such as food, housing, utilities, clothing, household items, medications and transportation to residents of SFC and transits without regards to age, race, sex, creed, color, religion, handicap, political belief or national origin. Utili

ties: Natural gas, butane, electricity, firewood, water.
2. Rent/Mortgage Assistance
3. Emergency Lodging Assistance
4. First Month's Rent Assistance
5. Food (DHS Referral and SFC Food Pantry unable to assist)

07/27/2026

Good morning, neighbors!
A few weeks ago, I shared that we had to upgrade our internet service after AT&T discontinued the copper phone lines that our office relied on. We switched providers with the understanding that we would be able to keep our longtime phone number. Unfortunately, after nearly a month of waiting, we were informed on Thursday that our number cannot be ported as originally promised.
I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. I've spent countless hours on the phone with multiple companies trying to find the best solution while working to keep our original phone number, the one so many of you have used for years.
In the meantime, if you need assistance, please send us a message here on our page or come by between 9:30 -2:30, Monday - Thursday. We are still here and ready to help.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this. The good news is I believe we're getting very close to a solution that will allow us to keep our original number. I'll share another update as soon as everything is finalized.
Thank you for your continued support of the St. Francis County CARE Center.

🍅 Yes, we’re OPEN today!USDA Food Distribution is available today until 12:30 PM. It’s usually an in & out service ! If ...
07/03/2026

🍅 Yes, we’re OPEN today!
USDA Food Distribution is available today until 12:30 PM. It’s usually an in & out service ! If you didn't get two bags of nectarines, come back and see me.
Our next distribution day will be Monday, July 6, from 9:30 AM–1:30 PM.
Please note: The St. Francis County CARE Center will be closed Tuesday, July 7, through Sunday, July 12. We will reopen on Monday, July 13.
Stop by and pick up your fresh produce while it’s fresh! We have great seasonal items available, including fresh nectarines, tomatoes.
We look forward to serving you!

To receive USDA foods, attendees must live in the county of distributionand meet income guidelines based on household si...
07/02/2026

To receive USDA foods, attendees must live in the county of distribution
and meet income guidelines based on household size. Households may only

receive USDA foods once per month.

Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for
everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, s*x (including
gender identity and s*xual orientation), age, or disability.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

📢 ATTENTION, NEIGHBORS! OUT OF MONTHLY GIVEAWAYSThe St. Francis County CARE Center will be OPEN on Friday, July 3, from ...
07/02/2026

📢 ATTENTION, NEIGHBORS! OUT OF MONTHLY GIVEAWAYS
The St. Francis County CARE Center will be OPEN on Friday, July 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for USDA Food Distribution. We will also distribute USDA food on Monday, July 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This month's USDA package includes fresh nectarines and fresh tomatoes, along with other USDA food items. So please consider this as heat may be a problem for the produce.
Please see the pinned post for eligibility requirements. You must be a resident of St. Francis County to receive USDA food.
We look forward to serving you!

07/02/2026

🫐 Wondering what to do with your fresh blackberries? Here are a few delicious ideas!

• Smoothies 🍓
• Lemonade 🍋
• Yogurt parfaits 🥣
• Oatmeal or cereal
• Salads 🥗
• Muffins or pancakes 🥞
• Cobbler or crisp 🥧
• Homemade jam 🍯
• Popsicles 🍧
• Infused water 💧

Fresh, tasty, and a great way to enjoy a healthy summer treat. What are your favorite blackberry recipes? Share them in the comments! 🫐❤️

07/02/2026

What do I do with Blackberries: Wash and eat, but here are some other refreshing drink ideas!
🍋 Blackberry Lemonade
Ingredients:

2 cups fresh blackberries
1 cup fresh lemon juice
¾–1 cup sugar or honey (to taste)
5 cups cold water
Ice
Lemon slices and mint (optional)

Directions:
Blend the blackberries with 1 cup of water, strain if desired, then mix with lemon juice, sweetener, and the remaining water. Serve over ice.

🫐 Blackberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 cup blackberries
1 banana
1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
½ cup milk (or almond milk)
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Ice

Blend until smooth for a healthy breakfast or snack.

🌿 Sparkling Blackberry Mint Cooler

Ingredients:

1 cup blackberries
Fresh mint leaves
Juice of 1 lime
Sparkling water
Ice

Mash the blackberries and mint together, add lime juice, fill with sparkling water, and stir.

🧋 Blackberry Iced Tea

Ingredients:

4 cups brewed black tea, chilled
1 cup blackberries
2 tablespoons honey
Lemon slices
Ice

Mash the berries with honey, stir into the tea, and add lemon slices. Strain if you prefer a smoother drink.

These recipes are a great way to enjoy fresh blackberries while cutting back on sugary soft drinks.

Good morning, neighbors! ☀️UPDATE: ALL ITEMS GIVEN OUT! See you tomorrow for USDA DISTIRBUTION. 9:30 - 12;30!July food g...
07/02/2026

Good morning, neighbors! ☀️
UPDATE: ALL ITEMS GIVEN OUT! See you tomorrow for USDA DISTIRBUTION. 9:30 - 12;30!

July food giveaway to help with summer food expenses! There’s a lot happening at the CARE Center today!
🚗 Drive through and pick up fresh produce:
🍈 Cantaloupe
🌽 Fresh corn
🫐 Blackberries
🛍️ Our Thrift Store is open, so come by and see what treasures you can find!
Produce is available while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you today!

07/01/2026

As of today, Arkansas has new rules about what can be purchased with SNAP (EBT) benefits. If you receive SNAP, it's a good idea to review your shopping cart before heading to the checkout. Arkansas SNAP (EBT) Beverage Guide. To help make your shopping trip easier, here are some examples of beverages that may still be eligible and those that may no longer be eligible under Arkansas' new SNAP guidelines.
✅ May Be Eligible
💧 Bottled water
🥛 Milk (whole, 2%, 1%, skim)
🥛 Lactose-free milk
🌱 Almond, soy, oat, and other plant-based milks
🧃 100% fruit juice
🥕 100% vegetable juice
👶 Baby formula
💪 Nutritional drinks such as Ensure®, Boost®, and Pediasure®
☕ Coffee (grounds, beans, or instant)
🍵 Plain tea (tea bags or loose-leaf)
🥥 Unsweetened coconut water

🚫 May No Longer Be Eligible

🥤 Regular soft drinks (soda)
🥤 Diet and zero-sugar sodas
⚡ Energy drinks
☕ Sweetened bottled coffee drinks
🧋 Sweetened bottled teas
🍹 Fruit drinks, fruit punch, and juice cocktails containing less than 50% real juice
🏈 Many sweetened sports drinks

💡 Shopping Tip: Look for beverages labeled "100% Juice." Products labeled "juice drink," "juice beverage," "fruit punch," or "juice cocktail" may not qualify.

06/30/2026

Our original phone number, (870) 633-2273, has not yet been ported over. In the meantime, the temporary number showing on our new phone is (870) 317-5626.
If you need to reach us, please call (870) 317-5626 until we determine the next steps and our original number is restored.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Good morning, neighbors!Due to the holiday schedule and a previously planned conference, our USDA Food Distribution will...
06/30/2026

Good morning, neighbors!
Due to the holiday schedule and a previously planned conference, our USDA Food Distribution will look a little different this month.
Please watch our page on Thursday for the latest updates. Our current plan is to distribute as much USDA food as possible on Friday morning (9:30-12:30), with additional distribution on Monday, if needed.
Please note that the St. Francis County CARE Center will be closed after Tuesday, July 7, 2026, and will reopen on Monday, July 13, 2026.
We also plan to have fresh produce available on Thursday after 12:00 p.m.
This is our tentative schedule, so please continue to watch our page for any changes. And as always, if you know someone who doesn't use Facebook or may not see this post, we would truly appreciate you helping us spread the word.
Thank you for your patience, and we wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Address

302 N. Rosser
Forrest City, AR
72335

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+18706332273

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