SUMMARY: At Southside Church in Rogers, the Care Community Center hosted a free Thanksgiving meal, serving between 600 to 1,000 people. This annual event, started by a family from New Jersey 15 years ago, relies on around 100 volunteers to prepare a traditional meal, including turkey and ham. Volunteers express gratitude for the opportunity to help others, fostering a sense of community. Many attendees feel a sense of belonging, highlighting the support they receive from Care, especially during tough times. Executive Director Kimberly Porter emphasized the importance of volunteers in making the event possible.

Care Community Center serves hundreds with free Thanksgiving meal

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SUMMARY: The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Honors College is partnering with the Nobel Peace Center to launch a program focused on negotiating peace. Students will study past Nobel Peace Prize recipients and their contributions to global peace efforts. This inaugural course will include a public poster session to showcase profiles of the Peace Prize winners. Cindy Lee, who submitted the course to the National Collegiate Honors Council, aims to enrich students’ understanding of global issues. After completing the course, students will present their projects at a national conference, fostering an environment for knowledge sharing within the community.

The inaugural partnership will allow students to learn about negotiating peace talks through previous Nobel prize winners.

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SUMMARY: The pantry at UAFS is open for students and staff on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 AM to 1 PM. Originally a blessing box during COVID, it has developed into a full campus pantry through partnerships, including with the River Valley Regional Food Bank. This semester, the pantry has seen increased visits from students and employees due to rising grocery costs. Recently, staff distributed 200 turkeys and meal boxes for Thanksgiving. While the pantry operates only two days a week, students can contact campus police for assistance any time. The initiative aims to support student success by addressing food insecurity.

The food pantry on the UAFS campus looks to provide food to students and staff who may need a meal.

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