Disaster-related food aid available for Arkansas families in 14 counties

A car drives through a flooded road in North Little Rock on April 5, 2025. (Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate)

Arkansans in 14 counties recovering from severe storms earlier this year may be eligible for food assistance under the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (D-SNAP), the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday.

An estimated 11,000 households are eligible for help with grocery expenses, the USDA said in a press release. People who might not be eligible for SNAP in normal circumstances can qualify if they meet certain criteria, including income limits and disaster-related expenses, the department release said…

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