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The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will begin accepting applications for the 2026 Summer Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) starting July 6, with special mass intake events planned across five Arkansas counties during the program’s opening week. Mass Intake Days will be held in Miller, Ouachita, Union, Columbia and Pulaski counties from July 6-10. Residents in those counties must attend the designated event in their county to apply during the firs

Central Arkansas Development Council will distribute USDA Commodities in Pulaski County, Thursday, May 21, 2026. Distribution will begin at 9 am. In Pulaski County, Commodities will be distributed at the following locations: • Saint Mark Baptist Church, 5722 W. 12th Street in Little Rock • Wrightsville City Hall, 13022 Hwy 365 South in Wrightsville • First Baptist Church, 15320 Alexander Rd in Alexander • St. Mark Baptist Church, 3725 Hwy 161 N, North Little Rock • Mt. Nebo A

Central Arkansas Development Council will distribute USDA Commodities in Columbia County Thursday, May 21, 2026, and Friday, May 22, 2026, in Magnolia. Distribution will begin at 9 am. Commodities will be distributed at the following locations: The Hospitality House Location: 100 Meadowbrook Lane Food Items May Include: Peaches, Orange Juice, Sliced White Potatoes, Cream of Chicken Soup Cream of Mushroom Soup, Dry Pinto Beans, Peanut Butter, Pecan Pieces, Roasted Pistachios,

Central Arkansas Development Council will distribute USDA Commodities in Calhoun County on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and Thursday, May 21, 2026. Distribution will begin at 9 am. In Calhoun County, commodities will be distributed at the following location: CADC Office 210 South Lee Street, Hampton, AR 71744 Food Items May Include: Peaches, Orange Juice, Sliced White Potatoes, Cream of Chicken Soup Cream of Mushroom Soup, Dry Pinto Beans, Peanut Butter, Pecan Pieces, Roasted Pis