The Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry is a student-led initiative providing emergency food support and personal care items to all members affiliated with the U of A (students, faculty, staff, etc.). As a member of the pantry's student-led board, the alternative assistance coordinator is able to provide application assistance for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and host SNAP information sessions.

With a quick screening, you can find out if you qualify in less than three minutes. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a program that provides benefits that can be used to purchase groceries. This program is available to eligible participants, including college students.

Click here to access the screening and determine if you qualify for SNAP. 

Anyone interested in applying for SNAP is invited to schedule an appointment during SNAP open hours to ask questions regarding eligibility, begin a SNAP application and receive help during the application process. If you would like to be assisted by someone at the U of A, please put 72704 as your zip code.

Open hours for the current semester will be held during the following dates:

• Nov.18 — 4-5 p.m.
• Nov. 20 — 1-2 p.m.
• Dec. 2 — 4-5 p.m.
• Dec. 4 — 1-2 p.m.

To schedule an appointment outside of open hours and for further questions, reach out to fccor@uark.edu.

The Volunteer Action Center is a student-led organization that connects students at the U of A to service opportunities on and off campus. The Volunteer Action Center seeks to foster a positive relationship between students at the U of A and the Northwest Arkansas community through its six signature programs: Be B.O.L.D., Dream B.I.G., the Jane B. Gearhart Food Circle Food Pantry, Passionate About Literacy, Razorback Food Recovery and Student Engagement. Learn more by visiting volunteer.uark.edu or @uavac on Instagram.

The Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry is a resource available to all U of A students, faculty and affiliates. It is located at 324 Stadium Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72701. The hours are Monday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To stay updated, follow the pantry instagram at @fullcircle_foodpantry or visit the website located under "Related Links."