Eating healthy meals will help you and your baby get the nutrition needed during pregnancy. It also helps pregnant women maintain a healthy weight and is important when a woman breastfeeds. Arkansas offers the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program to help families buy healthy food and get tips on healthy eating.
To see if you may be eligible, visit the Arkansas Department of Health’s website.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps eligible individuals and families cover a portion of their household’s food budget. For more information, go visit the Arkansas Department of Human Services’ website.
Food banks across Arkansas help individuals and families get food immediately. To find a food pantry in your area, visit the Arkansas Food Bank’s website or the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance’s website.
