Arkansas Blue Cross, Simmons work to fight hunger
For nearly seven decades,
The organization kicked off their soon-to-come 70th anniversary by packing 700,000 meals statewide that will help stock the food banks and pantries in
The meals packed Tuesday consist of cheese, dehydrated vegetables and rice for distribution in the
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According to Barnett, one-in-five Arkansans, children and senior adults, struggle with deep hunger. The state ranked second in the number of people effacing food insecurity and ranked fifth in the nation in regards to senior hunger.
Barnett welcomed
"First, I want to thank
After the sounding of a ceremonial gong, the event began.
The employees worked at different stations where they danced and sang their way through packing the 35,000 meals that will be dispersed to the
Within the first 30 minutes of the event, employees from both companies had already bagged some 3,000 meals.
"On behalf of
The organization hopes to provide peace of mind to citizens who may not know where they will get their next meal.
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