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St. Francis County CARE The St. All personal resources including renter's and homeowner's insurance may be explored prior to authorizing assistance. (When Funds are available)
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Francis County CARE Center exists for the following purposes:
To seek solutions to those in crisis situations by providing assistance in emergencies with resources such as food, housing, utilities, clothing, household items, medications and transportation to residents of SFC and transits without regards to age, race, sex, creed, color, religion, handicap, political belief or national origin. Utilities: Natural gas, butane, electricity, firewood, water.
2. Rent/Mortgage Assistance
3. Emergency Lodging Assistance
4. First Month's Rent Assistance
5. Food (DHS Referral and SFC Food Pantry unable to assist)

Good morning, neighbors! 💙We will distribute USDA food again tomorrow from 9:30 AM–1:00 PM.If you are in need of emergen...
10/06/2026

Good morning, neighbors! 💙
We will distribute USDA food again tomorrow from 9:30 AM–1:00 PM.
If you are in need of emergency food today, please visit the St. Francis County Food Pantry for assistance.
The CARE Center provides multiple emergency services, and today I need to focus on working with the Salvation Army and other assistance requests for neighbors who are also in need.
Please remember, I am the only staff member at the CARE Center, and our wonderful volunteers worked throughout the day yesterday preparing and distributing food bags. In order for us to continue serving our community effectively, we have to balance food distribution with the many other emergency needs that come through our doors.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow from 9:30 AM–1:00 PM for USDA food distribution. 💙

🥫 USDA food distribution Monday, October 5, and Wednesday, October 7, from 9:30 AM–1 PM at the CARE Center! Complimentar...
10/04/2026

🥫 USDA food distribution Monday, October 5, and Wednesday, October 7, from 9:30 AM–1 PM at the CARE Center! Complimentary sweet treats, too! 🍪
St. Francis County residents only. First come, first served, while supplies last. See flyer for eligibility details. 💛

10/03/2026

💜 Women’s Recovery Group 💜

We’re excited to announce that we are hosting a Women’s Recovery Group every Tuesday at 6:00 PM! This group is open to any woman seeking recovery, and attendance is completely FREE. Whether you’re taking your first step toward recovery or have been on the journey for a while, you are welcome here. 🤍

We believe this is something our community has needed for a long time, and we are so excited to create a safe, supportive space where women can come together, connect, encourage one another, and grow through recovery.

✨ Tuesdays | 6:00 PM | FREE & OPEN TO WOMEN SEEKING RECOVERY

Come as you are. You don’t have to walk this journey alone. 💜

🍐 USDA Pear Salad Idea 🍐Looking for a simple way to use your USDA pears? Our wonderful volunteer, Ms. Sandy, shared this...
10/02/2026

🍐 USDA Pear Salad Idea 🍐
Looking for a simple way to use your USDA pears? Our wonderful volunteer, Ms. Sandy, shared this easy pear salad recipe with us!
- Canned pear halves, drained
- A spoonful of mayonnaise, or cottage cheese
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Maraschino cherry on top
- Serve over lettuce if you have it
Simple, inexpensive, and an old-fashioned favorite! 💚
Thank you, Ms. Sandy, for sharing this recipe with our CARE Center families. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best!
St. Francis County CARE Center, helping families make the most of what they have.

📣 St. Francis County CARE Center Giveaway!Drive around to the back for grapefruit and apple sodas, two bottles per famil...
10/02/2026

📣 St. Francis County CARE Center Giveaway!
Drive around to the back for grapefruit and apple sodas, two bottles per family!
📅 See you Monday, October 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our USDA food giveaway and a complimentary sweet treat! 🍪
❤️ When you see these community volunteers, please say THANK YOU! They braved the rain to help us secure our monthly USDA food so we can continue serving our neighbors.
Rain or shine, our volunteers show up with helping hands and caring hearts! 💙

Good morning, neighbors.It has been a challenging week, and I want to remind anyone who may be feeling overwhelmed that ...
09/30/2026

Good morning, neighbors.
It has been a challenging week, and I want to remind anyone who may be feeling overwhelmed that help is available.
There are agencies and community resources that can provide short-term relief when life becomes difficult. Sometimes that relief is exactly what you need to catch your breath, get out of immediate crisis, and begin making a plan for what comes next.
Please do not let your current situation convince you that you are stuck there. Take the help, use the opportunity to regroup, and begin taking the next steps toward stability.
If you need help creating a financial plan or simply sorting through your options, I am here, and there are other support agencies willing to assist as well. Your situation will be handled with dignity and confidentiality.
I know asking for help can be hard, and I hear some very difficult stories. But support works best when we work together. We can encourage you, connect you to resources, and help create a path forward, but your participation matters too.
Faith without works is dead.
I wish you well, I pray for you, and I am here to help. I just need you here with me, taking the next step too.

UPDATE: God is good.We still have a way to go, but I am grateful to share that after speaking with the landlord and mana...
09/29/2026

UPDATE: God is good.
We still have a way to go, but I am grateful to share that after speaking with the landlord and management company, they are willing to work with us within our budget and allow this family an additional 30 days. Sometimes families get so far behind that it feels almost impossible to see a way forward. In moments like this, a little relief can give someone the time and space they need to breathe, regroup, and begin getting back on track.
A special thank you to Tonya Jones (CARE Center Board & HUD Director) and the apartment management company, DR Udoh( FCHS) for listening, advocating, and working with us to help this family. This is what can happen when people are willing to come together and look for solutions instead of simply seeing the problem. Thank you to everyone who called, messaged, offered resources, prayed, or asked how you could help. Your response means more than you know. There is still a need, and we are continuing to work toward a longer-term plan. If you would still like to assist this family or support the CARE Center’s Emergency Assistance efforts, please contact us directly.
At the St. Francis County CARE Center, sometimes our role is not to solve everything in one day. Sometimes it is to help create enough breathing room for a family to take the next step.

Today, we were able to do that.

Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors.

09/24/2026

What's in a CARE Bag?

That chill in the air is our reminder: it’s time to prepare winter bags for our neighbors in need. 🧣🧤 We’re collecting w...
09/24/2026

That chill in the air is our reminder: it’s time to prepare winter bags for our neighbors in need. 🧣🧤 We’re collecting warm socks, gloves, hats, scarves, and other cold-weather essentials. Backpacks are welcome, too! Donations can be dropped off at the St. Francis County CARE Center. Thank you for helping us care for our neighbors. 💙

💛 Good morning, neighbors!Yes, we still have USDA food available, and I will be distributing today until 1:30 PM. Just a...
09/16/2026

💛 Good morning, neighbors!

Yes, we still have USDA food available, and I will be distributing today until 1:30 PM. Just a reminder: there is no USDA distribution on Thursdays.
I also want to take a moment to sincerely thank every volunteer who came out last Friday to help us unload our food truck. I know some of you don’t like public recognition because you serve from the heart, but I need you to know just how much your help means.
As the only staff member at the CARE Center, I appreciate you more than I can say, but so do the neighbors and families who depend on the services we provide.
This work can be mentally tough some days, but it is also incredibly rewarding. Knowing that, together, we helped someone put food on their table, meet a need, or simply make it through a difficult week is a feeling that is hard to describe.
Thank you for showing up. Thank you for caring. And thank you for continuing to help us take care of our neighbors. ❤️
Neighbors helping neighbors, that’s what community is all about.

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302 N. Rosser
Forrest City, AR
72335

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 2:30pm

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+18706332273

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