Sharing Hope & Love

“We have a family of two siblings who have become homeless - living in a tent outside another family member’s home. The kids report how nice it is to have the SnackPacks so they can have a snack after school. Since there are a total of 15 family members in the house and tent, they eat in shifts and my students don’t eat until late.”

"My wife and I love Samaritan Community Center and every aspect of their ministry. You don't usually think about poverty in a place like NWA until you are directly affected by it, or you step into volunteer opportunities. I am so grateful for the amazing people making such a huge impact in our community!"

"This is a wonderful organization that helps our community. Volunteering for the kids snack packs is especially rewarding just knowing you’re part of something larger in the fight against hunger. The dental program for adults without dental insurance has helped so many as well."

Samaritan
Community Center

We are a grace-driven nonprofit serving the hurting and hungry of Northwest Arkansas with dignity and compassion. Since 2002, our organization has grown to include multiple programs and locations. Our Springdale operations center opened in 2004, and two Samaritan Shop thrift stores, located in Rogers and Springdale, which provide financial support to our overall center operations.

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Recent News

[Press Release] Samaritan Community Center & Tyson Foods Partner To Provide 4,000 Students With Backpacks

ROGERS, Arkansas, JULY 31, 2023 – Samaritan Community Center (SCC) and Tyson Foods, Inc. have joined forces to provide backpacks filled with essential school supplies to 4,000 students from low-income families in Northwest Arkansas. This collaboration is part of the 21st Annual Fresh Start: BackPacks for Kids event on Saturday, August 5, 2023, which aims to equip […]

[Press Release] Nestlé Sponsors Samaritan’s Annual Christmas Community Meal

ROGERS, Arkansas, December 19, 2022 – Nestlé is sponsoring the Samaritan Community Center’s (SCC) annual holiday community lunch on Tuesday, December 20, from 10:30am-12:30pm. The holiday meal will be held at SCC locations in Springdale, 1300 N. Thompson, and in Rogers, 1211 W. Hudson Road. This funding will help feed 1,000+ people and their families […]

[Press Release] Walmart Private Fleet Sponsors Samaritan’s Thanksgiving Community Meal

ROGERS, Arkansas, November 18, 2022 – Walmart Private Fleet is sponsoring the Samaritan Community Center’s (SCC) annual Thanksgiving community lunch on Tuesday, November 22, from 10:30am-12:30pm. The Thanksgiving meal will be held at SCC locations in Springdale, 1300 N. Thompson, and in Rogers, 1211 W. Hudson Road. This funding will help feed nearly 1,000 people […]