Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

New resource available for people in need

A new resource for low to moderate income families is being welcomed to Prescott in the new year. The center will also be available to families in the Gurdon area.The pantry is located on Hwy 371 just across from Potlach. It is open on Monday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Food Share Arkansas pantry hopes to provide an estimated one weeks worth of goods and other non-food essentials once a month for anyone in need. All applicants will be required to meet eligibility guidelines and must be a full time resident of Nevada County or the Gurdon area in order to qualify.

Brian Burton, founder of the program, has secured funding for the first six months of the pantrys operation, but additional community support is needed. For people wishing to donate, a wish list has been compiled for the following items: non-perishable food items, health and beauty aids, shelving, desk, office supplies and equipment.

In 2009, Burton and Mary Russell, local director of services, plan to launch Phase 2, which would offer parenting classes and educational classes to help people gain the skills they need to form a permanent pathway out of poverty.

For more information, you can contact Food Share Director Mary Russell at 870-887-FOOD (3663).

Information for this article was submitted by a press release written by Elaine Halliday.