Fayetteville Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Fayetteville, Arkansas that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Arkansas page.

Legal aid

Legal Aid of Arkansas provides free legal help in civil cases to low-income Arkansans, including help with evictions, landlord and tenant disputes, and problems with public benefits. Call the helpline at 1-800-952-9243 to apply for help. The nearest office to Fayetteville is in Springdale.¹

The University of Arkansas School of Law Legal Clinics provide free legal services to people in Northwest Arkansas. The Civil Litigation and Advocacy Clinic represents low-income clients in civil matters, including unpaid wages and appeals from denied unemployment benefits.²

Food

The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank is the only food bank in the Northwest Arkansas region and part of the Feeding America network. Its pantry finder lists partner food pantries across the region, and its mobile pantry stops in Fayetteville.³

The Salvation Army Northwest Arkansas Area Command runs a food pantry in Fayetteville and serves a daily meal. Call 479-521-2151 to ask about pantry hours and meal times.⁴

Social services

The Fayetteville Housing Authority provides public housing and administers the Housing Choice Voucher program, known as Section 8, for Washington County outside Springdale. Call 479-521-3850 to ask about waiting lists and eligibility.⁵

Peace at Home Family Shelter runs a 24-hour crisis hotline and a 50-bed emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their children. It also provides legal services, counseling, and advocacy. All services are free and confidential. The shelter location is confidential; the address listed is the mailing address.⁶