ACHI Annual Statewide Student BMI Report; New Interactive Tool for Arkansas Schools, Districts

Information on the percentages of Arkansas students who are at healthy weight, overweight, or obese in individual schools and school districts across the state is provided in a new interactive tool on ACHI’s website. In addition to the new interactive tool, ACHI published the annual statewide student BMI report for 2019-2020. Arkansas ranks 48th […]
UPDATE: SNAP Policy for Healthy Foods Convening

In partnership with the Arkansas Community Foundation, the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Office of Community Health and Research hosted a virtual, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) Policy for Healthy Foods meeting on June 22, 2021. The event brought together parties interested in food assistance efforts in Arkansas […]
Blue and You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas: Regular Grants

The Blue & You Foundation is now accepting grants ranging from $5,000 to $150,000. The deadline for submission is July 15, 2021 at midnight. Eligible applicants in Arkansas include: 501(c)(3) public charities Public schools Government agencies Nonprofit hospitals Churches If you are interested in submitting an application for the Blue and You for a […]
SNAP Policy for Healthy Foods Convening

In partnership with the Arkansas Community Foundation, The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Community Health and Research are hosting a SNAP Policy for Healthy Foods Convening June 22, 2021 9am-11am CST. This event will serve as a time to have anyone interested in SNAP and […]