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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

Central Arkansas Development Council will distribute USDA Commodities in Dallas County Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and Thursday, May 21, 2026 Distribution will begin at 9 am. Commodities will be distributed at the following locations: Melvin Collins Annex Building, 400 West Short Street, Fordyce, AR 71742 First Baptist Church, 225 Ethel Street Sparkman, AR 71763 Food Items May Include: Peaches, Orange Juice, Sliced White Potatoes, Cream of Chicken Soup Cream of Mushroom Soup, Dr

CADC TO DISTRIBUTE USDA COMMODITIES MAY 20 & 21, 2026 IN OUACHITA COUNTY Central Arkansas Development Council will distribute USDA Commodities in Ouachita County Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Camden. Distribution will begin at 9 am. In Ouachita County, commodities will be distributed at the following location: 828 Visor Street, Camden, AR 71701 Food Items May Include: Peaches, Orange Juice, Sliced White Potatoes, Cream of Chicken Soup Cream of Mushro

CADC TO DISTRIBUTE USDA COMMODITIES MAY 20 & 21, 2026 IN UNION COUNTY Central Arkansas Development Council will distribute USDA Commodities in Union County Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21, 2026, in El Dorado. Distribution will begin at 9 am. In Union County, commodities will be distributed at the following location: El Dorado First Assembly 2225 W. Hillsboro ST, El Dorado, AR 71730 Food Items May Include: Peaches, Orange Juice, Sliced White Potatoes, Cream of Chicken