Today sees the Community Action Program for Central Arkansas distributing commodities in White County.

Distribution is from 8:15 – 11:30am this morning at the A-J Baker National Guard Armory, 3105 South Main Street in Searcy.

Commodities will be given on a first come first served basis, with each household receiving 1 to 3 of each item while supplies last.

Items distributed include: Mixed Fruit, Frozen Blueberries, Canned Peas, Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Sauce, Dehydrated Potato Fakes, Split Peas, Great Northern Beans, Lentils, Crackers, Grits, Canned Black Beans, Garbanzo Beans, Pasta Macaroni, Pork Patties and Chicken Leg Quarters.

REQUIREMENTS:  declaration of  household income and photo identification.  If you are picking up commodities for someone, you must have a signed and dated statement from that person giving you permission to pick up their commodities. You may pick up for only 1 other person.

INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

The following monthly income guidelines will be followed:

Family Size:                         Week                     Month               Year

1                                           $304                   $1,316              $15,782
2                                           $412                   $1,784              $21,398
3                                           $520                  $2,252              $27,014
4                                           $628                  $2,720              $32,630
5                                           $736                   $3,188              $38,246
6                                           $844                  $3,656              $43,862
7                                           $952                   $4,124              $49,478
8                                          $ 1,060               $4,592             $55,094
Each Additional
Family Member             $108                   $468                 $5,616

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer to help assist with the distribution please contact Myracle White at 501-329-3891 ext 2133

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.