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Little Rock Local Assistance Programs

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

Legal Aid of ArkansasFree civil legal assistance
Websitearlegalaid.org 
Phone1-800-952-9243
Address320 Executive Court, Suite 201, Little Rock, AR 72205

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.1

Food

Arkansas FoodbankFood bank for central Arkansas
Websitearkansasfoodbank.org 
Phone501-565-8121
Address4301 W 65th Street, Little Rock, AR 72209

The Arkansas Foodbank runs a pantry finder that lists partner food pantries across the state, with locations and hours. Call 501-565-8121 with questions about visiting a pantry.2

Little Rock Compassion CenterMeals, food pantry, and shelter
Websitelrcompassioncenter.org 
Phone501-296-9114
Address3618 W Roosevelt Rd, Little Rock, AR 72204

The Little Rock Compassion Center serves breakfast, lunch, and supper every day of the year and provides overnight shelter for men and women each night. It also runs a food pantry.3

Social services

The Salvation Army Central Arkansas Area CommandMeals, shelter, and support
Websitesalvationarmycaac.org 
Phone(501) 374-9296
Address1111 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72201

The Salvation Army Central Arkansas Area Command provides meals, shelter, and support for neighbors in need in the Little Rock area.4

Saint Francis HouseSocial services
Websitestfrancishouselr.org 
Phone501-664-5036
Address2701 S Elm St, Little Rock, AR 72204

Saint Francis House runs a food pantry and a clothing department, and helps with utility bills, bus passes, and medication co-pays. It also runs a transitional housing program for homeless veterans.5

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Legal Aid of Arkansas, Home page  and Frequently asked questions . ↩

  2. Arkansas Foodbank, Find food . ↩

  3. Little Rock Compassion Center, Home page  and Ways to give . ↩

  4. The Salvation Army, Arkansas and Oklahoma Division  and Central Arkansas Area Command . ↩

  5. Saint Francis House, Home page . ↩

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