Every child deserves a nutritious breakfast they can prepare themselves. That's the driving force behind the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank's innovative Summer Cereal Drive, running throughout June 2025.
When Julie Damer from the NWA Food Bank joined Kasie Yokley on The 3W Podcast, she revealed how this simple concept is already transforming childhood hunger relief across Benton, Washington, Carroll and Madison counties. The initiative focuses on collecting shelf-stable cereal - an affordable, accessible food option that empowers children to feed themselves with minimal supervision during summer months when school meals aren't available.
What makes this initiative particularly impactful is its simplicity and accessibility. Community members can donate cereal at six locations including Allen's Food Market in Bella Vista, Akin's Natural Foods in Rogers, Harps Food Store locations in Fayetteville, Siloam Springs and Gentry, and the 10Box Cost Plus in Springdale. Those unable to donate physical items can contribute financially through the NWA Food Bank's website, where each dollar provides up to 3.5 meals through their purchasing power.
Want to help feed children in your community? Find donation locations, scan the QR code on the NWA Food Bank's website to contribute, or learn more about the NWA Food Bank's impact at nwafoodbank.org. Together, we can ensure no child goes hungry this summer.
