NWA Food Bank kicks off 2025 cereal drive June 1
The drive will run through June 30, with collection bins placed at participating retail locations across the region.
The goal of the initiative is to collect breakfast items that will help serve individuals and families facing food insecurity in Northwest Arkansas.
Donation bins will be available at the following locations:
Harps Siloam Springs – 201 US-412 W, Siloam Springs
Harps Gentry – 300 S Gentry Blvd, Gentry
Harps Fayetteville – 1274 N Colorado Dr, Fayetteville
10Box Springdale – 1101 S Thompson St, Springdale
Asian Fresh Supermarket – 203 N Bloomington St, Lowell
Ozark Natural Foods – 380 N College Ave, Fayetteville
Allen's Food Market – 60 Sugar Creek Center, Bella Vista
AKiN's Natural Foods – 4019 W Walnut St, Rogers
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For more information about the NWA Food Bank, head to their website.
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