Conway Ministry Center Hosts Feed the Need Event

Local volunteers collected food supplies across eleven area grocery stores to stock the community food pantry.

Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Philanthropy

Conway Ministry Center Hosts Feed the Need Event

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The Conway Ministry Center successfully organized its annual Feed the Need event to assist local families struggling with food insecurity. More than 20 local organizations mobilized to gather donations at grocery stores throughout the city.

Why it matters

This initiative ensures that the Storehouse food pantry remains stocked for over half a year, providing essential support to residents facing financial hardship. The effort highlights the collaborative capacity of local community and religious groups to address local hunger needs.

Volunteers from 20 participating churches, civic groups, and school organizations coordinated the collection efforts. The supplies secured during the weekend drive are expected to stock the Storehouse food pantry for more than six months.

The players

Conway Ministry Center

This local organization provides essential resources and support services to residents in the Conway area.

The details

Participants operated out of 11 grocery store locations, where they distributed informational flyers to shoppers to encourage donations. The Conway Ministry Center facilitated the logistics by parking semi-trailers in store lots to serve as immediate drop-off points for collected goods.

The Feed the Need event took place from October 24-25, 2026.

Market Landscape

This initiative mirrors the standard local food security model of leveraging high-traffic retail partnerships to maintain consistent inventory levels. By centralizing donations into a single pantry, the organization shifts from reactive replenishment to a sustainable six-month supply cycle.

Residents seeking food assistance can reach the Storehouse food pantry for support at 501-358-6098. Shoppers who encountered the collection event at local grocery stores may see continued community support for those in need throughout the coming months.

The takeaway

Community-wide food drives provide a critical buffer for local pantries, often securing long-term inventory in a single weekend. Residents interested in helping can contact local ministry centers to learn about recurring volunteer or donation opportunities throughout the year.