The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas is set to host a 100 Families Collective Impact Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, as part of efforts to introduce the 100 Families Initiative to Baxter County. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. at the Arvest Training Center located on the food bank’s Mountain Home campus.
The 100 Families Initiative works to bring local organizations together to create a coordinated network of support for families in crisis. By fostering partnerships among service providers, the initiative aims to address the broad range of challenges struggling families face, including housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and employment. Unlike traditional methods where groups often operate independently, the program emphasizes shared goals and a unified case management system to connect families with local resources more effectively.
Scheduled speakers for the event include Mountain Home Mayor Hillrey Adams, Food Bank CEO Jeff Quick, and Paul Chapman, the executive director of Restore Hope. Restore Hope is an Arkansas nonprofit that launched the 100 Families Initiative, which originated in Sebastian County and has since expanded to approximately 19 counties across the state.
Community leaders, nonprofits, businesses, schools, healthcare providers, and churches have all been invited to attend the meeting to learn more about the initiative and explore ways to get involved. The event serves as the first step toward integrating the program into the area and building a stronger support network for Baxter County families in need.
Those seeking additional information can contact Olivia Kirby, program coordinator for neighbor services and resources at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas.