Food Box Distribution Returns to Lafayette County March 23

Harvest Regional Food Bank is returning to Lafayette County and bringing its TEFAP USDA Commodity Mobile Pantry for distribution on March 23.

Harvest Regional Food Bank will distribute TEFAP USDA Commodities directly from their truck on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 9:00 am - 11:00 am or until all boxes have been distributed. The truck will be parked at the Lafayette County Fair Grounds located at 1360 Hwy 82 Lewisville, AR.

Recipients must bring photo identification or proof of address for verifying they are a resident of Lafayette County. Distribution is limited to 1 box per household and 2 households per vehicle.

Credit: Harvest Regional Food Bank

Please Pre-Register

Harvest Regional Food Bank is now using an electronic registration system for our Mobile Pantries. In order to make check-in go smoother, please pre-register by clicking on this link.

Credit: Harvest Regional Food Bank

Harvest is still recognizing CDC recommended precautions against the Coronavirus and is taking every measure to ensure the safety of its staff, volunteers and recipients. Mobile pantries are now operating as “drive-thru” distributions only. Food boxes will be loaded directly into your vehicle. Recipients are not allowed to exit the vehicle or park to pick up food.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The next Mobile Pantry for Lafayette Co is scheduled for April 27, 2022.

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