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Samaritan Café
We believe in community and the act of gathering around a table. That’s why our free Café is set up as a restaurant, with volunteers serving clients nutritious hot meals and ice cold drinks with a warm smile. This program runs three days a week and is open from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Rogers and Springdale. Our Café is open to the public with no limitations on how often you can come!
If you’re interested in learning more about this program, contact Chelsea Plascensia, our Nutrition Manager, at cplascencia@samcc.org.
2024 Impact
77,487
Meals Served
(54% Increase over Previous Year)
Samaritan Market
People should get to choose what food they eat. That’s why we modeled our free Market as a grocery store, where clients can pick what food they go home with, rather than having a pre-assorted box with no options for how their family lives. Clients can use our Market once a month for free groceries, fresh produce and frozen meats during program hours.
If you’re interested in learning more about this program, contact Chelsea Plascensia, our Nutrition Manager, at cplascencia@samcc.org.
SnackPacks for Kids
With 1 in 5 kids facing hunger, SnackPacks for Kids plays a vital role in supplementing weekend food insecurity. Serving 165 area schools and delivering over 6,000 SnackPacks a week, this program makes a huge difference in our NWA communities.
If you’re interested in learning more about this program, contact Jon Rambo, our SnackPacks Coordinator, at jrambo@samcc.org.
204,505
2024 Impact
SnackPacks Distributed
(5% Increase over Previous Year)
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BackPacks for Kids
We actively invest in our communities future by providing school supplies and BackPacks to thousands of kids in all grades across NWA. This once-a-year event is like a big block party, with dozens of sponsors and community partners coming together to make a difference.
If you’re interested in learning more about this program, contact Shannon Green, our Business Development Manager at sgreen@samcc.org.
2024 Impact
4,000
BackPacks Given
Care Advocates
Jumping through red tape and connecting clients with community resources in a atmosphere of love and understanding is all in a days work for our Social Workers and Samaritan Care Advocates. This program makes a huge difference in our clients lives. This is where we walk alongside families throughout life and help move the needle to positive life change.
If you’re interested in learning more about this program, contact Holly Sparks, our Care Advocate Coordinator, at hsparks@samcc.org.
If you need help, please call our Care Line at 479.340.0109
2024 Impact
2,964
Clients Helped
Samaritan Dental
It’s amazing to see the life-changing results that fixing someones smile can provide. A restorative dental program can open patients up to eating healthier foods again, feeling confident enough to smile, and opening up new life prospects.
If you’re interested in learning more about this program, contact Deanna Shannon, RDH, our Dental Clinic Manager, at dshannon@samcc.org.
2024 Impact
1,127
Unique Patients Served
Counseling
There is a mental health crisis in our country, with a desperate lack of care facilities. Samaritan Community Center is stepping up in that fight and opening our own counseling services to serve our community.
If you’re interested in learning more about this program, contact Kristen Schatzman, our Counseling Clinic Manager, at kschatzman@samcc.org or (479) 391-5140 or Click the Interest and Eligibility Form below.
2024 Impact
Established
NWA's FREE counseling center.
Samaritan Farm
Sustainability is always a priority in our organization. Through our 3 acre farm, we grow thousands of pounds of organic produce that goes directly to our clients. It’s also an opportunity to teach our community about healthy living, organic gardening and so much more!
If you’re interested in learning more about this program, contact Megan Knutson, our Farm Coordinator, at mthomas@samcc.org.
2024 Impact
15,997
lbs of Produce Grown
40%
$40,307
Operating
Budget
Vouchers Given
2024 Impact
If you like to thrift, the Samaritan Shops can’t be beat! Our stores are renowned for their cleanliness, organization, and great deals that provide meals. If you want to get even more vintage, check out WareHouse 479, our pop up shop with all the best finds.
If you’re interested in learning more about our shops, contact Amanda Bond, our Director of Retail Operations, at abond@samcc.org.
Samaritan Shops
