Fort Smith Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in Fort Smith, Arkansas that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Arkansas page.
Legal aid
| Legal Aid of Arkansas | Free civil legal assistance |
|---|---|
| Website | arlegalaid.org |
| Phone | 1-800-952-9243 |
| Address | 11 N 3 Street, Van Buren, AR 72956 |
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 Fort Smith is in Van Buren.1
Food
| River Valley Regional Food Bank | Food bank for western Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Website | rvrfoodbank.org |
| Phone | 479-785-0582 |
| Address | 1617 Zero St, Fort Smith, AR 72901 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
The River Valley Regional Food Bank distributes food through partner pantries and meal programs in Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, Logan, Polk, Scott, Sebastian, and Yell counties. Call 479-785-0582 to find a pantry near you.2
Social services
| The Salvation Army Fort Smith | Emergency help, food, and shelter |
|---|---|
| Website | salvationarmyusa.org |
| Phone | (479) 783-6145 |
| Address | 301 N 6th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
The Salvation Army in Fort Smith provides emergency financial help with rent and utility bills, food boxes, and shelter for people in need. Call 479-783-6145 to ask about help and hours.3
| Fort Smith Housing Authority | Public housing and rental vouchers |
|---|---|
| Website | fortsmithhousing.org |
| Phone | (479) 782-4991 |
| Address | 2100 North 31st Street, Fort Smith, AR 72904 |
The Fort Smith Housing Authority manages public housing and administers the Housing Choice Voucher program, known as Section 8, for Sebastian County. Call 479-782-4991 to ask about waiting lists and eligibility.4
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Legal Aid of Arkansas, Home page and Frequently asked questions ; office address from the 2025 Annual Report . ↩
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River Valley Regional Food Bank, Feeding West Central Arkansas and How to give in other ways . ↩
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The Salvation Army, Fort Smith N 6th St Corps ; phone, address, and hours from the United Way of Fort Smith Area 2025 Community Resource Guide . ↩
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Fort Smith Housing Authority, Administrative plan packet and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, PHA Contact Information for Arkansas . ↩
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