If you live in Central Arkansas and need our help, you can contact us at 501-372-4388. Helping Hand food pantry is open from 9am to12:30pm, Monday thru Thursday. You will need an official state identification, federal identification, medicaid card, consular card or social security card for each member of your family. In emergencies, no one will be turned away because of lack of identification on the first visit. Please let us know if it's your birthday, or the birthday of one of your family members, and we'll provide you with a complimentary birthday cake! Mission/Purpose of Agency? We provide assistance to the poor and needy of the Central Arkansas community by providing assistance for human needs (groceries, clothing, medical supplies, and limited financial assistance for rent and