Rep. Painter and Food Bank CEO share update as need for food relief grows amid shutdown

Large number of vehicles lined up Thursday at Race Track on Hwy 62 for Yellville food basket (credit- Jackie Joans)

Local food relief organizations and state agencies continue to work together to find solutions for residents in North Central Arkansas as SNAP remains unfunded due to the ongoing government shutdown.

KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News sat down Thursday afternoon with Arkansas State Representative for District 3 Stetson Painter and Jeff Quick, CEO of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, to discuss progress being made to address hunger needs in the region.

Rep. Painter (left) and Quick (right) Thursday at KTLO

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