No child should ever go hungry
COMMUNITY SERVICES CLEARINGHOUSE
ABOUT US
The Community Services Clearinghouse has operated for over 42 years as a nonprofit agency based in the River Valley in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Our primary focus is to alleviate hunger in the seven counties we serve.
On average 500 families are helped each month. We also provide food to 2400 kids in the Meals for Kids Backpack Program.
We provide food to cancer and hospice patients, the elderly, the disabled, and children as well as working families.
We partner with churches, civic groups, community agencies, and schools.
Community Services Clearinghouse proud partners:
The 12th Annual True Grit Ride and 5K Fundraiser will be held on June 16 & 17, 2023.
The 5K will be held on June 16 and the The True Grit Bike Ride will be June 17 starting at 7am.
Go to http://truegritride.com for more information.
The Game of Throws Baggo Tournament, Bingo and Dinner Fundraiser will be held in September 2023.
The 5th Annual The Game of Throws Baggo Tournament will be held in September in downtown Ft. Smith (location TBA). For more information on Sponsorships call 479-782-5074
Become a Sponsor
Please consider being a CSC Sponsor. For as little as $10 a month, you can provide food to a hungry child through our Meals for Kids Backpack Program.
Become a Sponsor now! Or click here to request more information.
Weekly Meals For Kids
Monthly Meals For Cancer Patients
Families Helped Monthly
Meals provided last year
Stories
True Grit Ride and 5K: How You Can Participate
The True Grit Ride and 5K will be a VIRTUAL event this year. Pick your route and ride or run from June 18 to July 4, 2021. This ride is a fundraiser to provide food for at-risk children and is the largest fundraiser for the Community Services Clearinghouse. Rides...
My Most Memorable Day at the Community Services Clearinghouse – Pattie West
My most memorable day at the Community Services Clearinghouse came the Monday after COVID-19 became prevalent in our community. Everyone was going to the store stocking up on food (and toilet paper). I went to work as usual, and we discussed what was going on and how...
Tyson Goes the Extra Mile to Keep Our Freezers Filled
When someone hears Tyson, likely his or her first thought is of delicious Tyson chicken. However, Tyson contributes much more to the world than just chicken. Tyson has played a critical role in helping feed the hungry through generous contributions to the Community...
Walmart Food Drives Help Feed the Hungry
A trip to Walmart does not have to be a tedious chore or an uneventful part of the week. When you see a sign that says, "No Child Should Ever Go Hungry," outside of a Walmart, it means you have an exciting opportunity to make a difference in our community. "No Child...
Jude Fights Hunger With Heroic Birthday Wish
When ordinary kids are asked what they want for their birthdays, most parents are met with responses like, "Action figures," "LEGO sets," or, "NERF guns." Jude Daniels is no ordinary kid. Jude has been a champion of the Community Services Clearinghouse since he was...
