River Valley Regional Food Bank

Giving Tuesday
2024-12-03 | AR
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that was created as a day that encourages people to do good.
Please consider us for your yearend donations so we can continue to feed our community in 2025!

May USDA Foods Distribution
2025-05-28 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | River Valley Regional Food Bank, 1617 South Zero St., Fort Smith, AR, 72901, United States
C-SCDC will host the next USDA food distribution on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at our location at 1617 South Zero Street in Fort Smith.

You MUST be pre-registered and have your scan card with you to receive this food.

The distribution will begin at 7 a.m. for clients in vehicles; walk-up clients will be served beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Please disregard the previous announcement you received about the changes to the distributions, as that was not feasible logistically for our staff and volunteers.

We are an equal opportunity provider.

Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council Food Distribution
2025-09-16 07:00 - 09:15 | River Valley Regional Food Bank, 1617 South Zero St., Fort Smith, AR, 72901, United States
Attention River Valley!

Our September food distribution is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th, 2025. The distribution will begin at 7:00 a.m. for clients in vehicles; walk-up clients will be served starting at :900 a.m.

You must be pre-registered and have your scan card with you to receive this food.

This distribution is for pre-registered residents on the southside of Fort Smith only. A reminder that if you have already registered at another USDA site, please receive your food from that location.

In the event of rain or inclement weather, the distribution will be canceled for the safety of our equipment, staff, and volunteers.

We are an equal opportunity provider.

Veterans Distribution
2025-11-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, 1617 S Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR, 72901, United States
This event is dedicated to honoring and supporting veterans in need within our community. Distribution tickets are provided in advance to veterans who have been pre-selected by their local VFW, Gold Star, or Purple Heart associations.
We are grateful for the opportunity to give back to those who have given so much for our country.
Note for the Community: This event is not open for sign-ups, as veterans are identified and referred through their local associations. However, community members who would like to support can do so through donations or volunteering. Together, we can show our veterans the gratitude they deserve.

40/29 & The Arkansas CW Turkey Drive
2025-11-14 | AR
On Friday, November 14th, 40/29 (KHBS/KHOG) and The Arkansas CW encourage Northwest Arkansas and River Valley residents to help feed our neighbors in need by donating to our 12th annual Turkey Drive.
40/29, The Arkansas CW and our turkey drive partners will be collecting turkeys at area Walmart Super Centers and Walmart Neighborhood Markets.
Below are the two primary drop-off locations:
· Rogers – Walmart Super Center, 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd. (6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
· Fort Smith – Walmart Super Center, 8301 Rogers Avenue (6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Our online donation site is available now for “early birds.” The donation links may be found on our websites, 4029tv.com and arcwcrew.com. There, you will be able to donate to help our food bank partners get a head start on providing holiday meals
River Valley Regional Food Bank: Turkey Drive Donation

Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council Food Distribution
2025-11-18 07:00 - 09:15 | River Valley Regional Food Bank, 1617 South Zero St., Fort Smith, AR, 72901, United States
Good Morning, River Valley!

Our next food distribution is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025. The distribution will begin at 7:00 a.m. for clients in vehicles; walk-up clients will be served starting at 9:00 a.m.

You must be pre-registered and have your scan card with you to receive this food.

This distribution is for pre-registered residents on the southside of Fort Smith only. A reminder that if you have already registered at another USDA site, please receive your food from that location.

In the event of rain or inclement weather, the distribution will be canceled for the safety of our equipment, staff, and volunteers.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender

Texas Roadhouse - Dine to Donate
2025-12-08 15:00 - 22:00 | Texas Roadhouse, 3111 S. 74th Street, Fort Smith, AR, 72901, United States

C-SCDC USDA Commodities Distribution
2026-01-20 07:00 - 09:30 | Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, 1617 S Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR, 72901, United States
Good Morning, River Valley!

Our next food distribution is scheduled for either Tuesday, January 20th. The distribution will begin at 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for clients in vehicles; walk-up clients will be served starting at 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

You must be pre-registered and have your scan card with you to receive this food.

This distribution is for pre-registered residents on the southside of Fort Smith only. A reminder that if you have already registered at another USDA site, please receive your food from that location.

In the event of rain or inclement weather, the distribution will be canceled for the safety of our equipment, staff, and volunteers.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender

USDA Commodities Distribution
2026-03-20 08:30 - 15:30 | AR
March USDA Distribution

We’re excited to share an important update about our March USDA distribution on March 20th, 2026! To better serve our community and make the experience more comfortable for everyone, we’re changing the way distribution will be done.

Starting in March, we will no longer use a drive-up or walk-up system. Instead, we are moving to an appointment-based system. You do not have to make an appointment prior to the distribution. It will be very similar to a deli market where you will take a number and wait to be called back to get your commodities. This change helps ensure that families don’t have to wait outside in extreme cold or heat and can receive their food more efficiently and respectfully.

March 20, 2026, appointment times will run from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

How the new appointment system will work:
Our neighbors will come into the CSCDC Lobby area
Our neighbors will take a number and have a seat in the waiting area
RVRFB will call your number to come into the Food Bank Lobby area
The USDA Barcode will be scanned, and the ID will be checked
Food Bank will bring food to the lobby for you to load

Our goal is to continue serving our neighbors with dignity, care, and compassion—while also improving the overall experience for everyone involved.

Please read the steps carefully before March 20th, and keep an eye on our page for any updates or reminders.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender

Stamp Out Hunger
2026-05-09 | AR
Join us for one of the largest food drives of the year! On Saturday, May 9, the National Association of Letter Carriers will host the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, collecting non-perishable food donations to support local food banks—including right here in our community.
Participating is simple: just leave a bag of non-perishable food items by your mailbox before your regular mail delivery, and your letter carrier will pick it up and ensure it gets to those who need it most.
Your donation will help provide meals for neighbors facing hunger and make a meaningful impact across our region.
Together, we can help stamp out hunger—one donation at a time. 💛
📅 Date: Saturday, May 9
📍 Location: Your mailbox
Most needed items include: canned meats, vegetables, fruits, peanut butter, pasta, rice, and cereal.
Thank you for supporting this incredible nationwide effort!

May USDA Commodities Distribution
2026-05-22 | Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, 1617 S Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR, 72901, United States
We’re excited to share an important update about our May USDA distribution on May 20th, 2026! To better serve our community and make the experience more comfortable for everyone, we’re continuing our updated distribution process.
We will be using an appointment-style system. You do not need to schedule an appointment ahead of time. The process is similar to a deli-style system, where you will take a number and wait to be called. This helps ensure families do not have to wait outside in extreme weather and can receive their food more efficiently and respectfully.
📅 May 22nd, 2026
⏰ Distribution times: 8:30 AM–11:30 AM and 1:00 PM–3:30 PM
How the appointment system works:
• Enter through the CSCDC Lobby area
• Take a number and have a seat in the waiting area
• RVRFB staff will call your number
• Your USDA barcode will be scanned and ID checked
• Food will be brought to the lobby for you to load
Our goal is to continue serving our neighbors with dignity, care, and compassion—while improving the overall experience for everyone involved.
Please review these steps ahead of time and follow our page for any updates or reminders.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

July USDA Commodities Distribution
2026-07-17 08:30 - 14:30 | Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council, 1617 S Zero Street, Fort Smith, AR, 72901, United States
We’re excited to share an important update about our July USDA distribution on July 17th, 2026! To better serve our community and make the experience more comfortable for everyone, we’re continuing our updated distribution process.
We will be using an appointment-style system. You do not need to schedule an appointment ahead of time. The process is similar to a deli-style system, where you will take a number and wait to be called. This helps ensure families do not have to wait outside in extreme weather and can receive their food more efficiently and respectfully.
📅 July 17th, 2026
⏰ Distribution times: 8:30 AM–11:30 AM and 1:00 PM–2:30 PM
How the appointment system works:
• Enter through the CSCDC Lobby area
• Take a number and have a seat in the waiting area
• RVRFB staff will call your number
• Your USDA barcode will be scanned and ID checked
• Food will be brought to the lobby for you to load
Our goal is to continue serving our neighbors with dignity, care, and compassion—while improving the overall experience for everyone involved.
Please review these steps ahead of time and follow our page for any updates or reminders.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
