School Food Pantry

A school food pantry is an on-campus resource for students and their families that provides regular access to shelf-stable foods and fresh produce. These pantries can help ensure children receive nutritious meals outside the school day. Read our School Food Pantry Guide for more information.

Arkansas Good Neighbor Act

On April 21, 2025, Governor Sanders signed The Good Neighbor Act into law. It provides liability protection to food donors, including cafeterias, who donate food such as items approaching their expiration date that are unlikely to be used in time or surplus food from breakfast, lunch, or a special event.

For more information, please contact:

Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary & Secondary Education
Office of Legal Services
4 Capitol Mall, Room 301-A
Little Rock, AR 72201

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