60+ Senior Citizens of Independence County, Senior Citizens center activities start M-F at 9:00. Lunch is at 12:00 with a suggested price of 4.00. They have transportation call 870.793.8821 they also deliver the meals if needed.
A new initiative in Independence County is 100 families. They have a Facebook page. They help homeless families and other needs in our community. Their contact information is 870.793.0627 to get more information they are located at 490 E. College.
Help and Hope food boxes and clothing closet free but proof of income is required and SS cards for everyone in the house. Open Mon, Wed and Friday 8-11:45
Monday Celebrate Recovery with a meal at 5:30 at Mt. Zion church in Southside.
Monday and Tuesday at 5:30 Our Fathers Table serves Hot meals at 548 N. Central, the Independence Baptist Association Office on Westside..
On Saturday Our Fathers Table has grab and go lunches across the street from independence Baptist Association Office from 11-1.
Thursday from 4-6 the 4H at Southside has food boxes available. They are located on the right before SS Elementary School
Every other Thursday at 6:00 Kingdom Konnections has a community meal “The Frontline” at Store Front Church this is on Westside
Friday Celebrate Recovery with a meal at 5:30 Believers Church in Pfiefer
Saturday morning at 8:00 at the United Methodist Church on Main Street they serve a hot breakfast.
Sunday nights at 6:00 the food pantry at First Baptist Church on Main Street.
Gail Harmon at Willow Tree in Towne Plaza shopping center by the Christian Book Store sells clothes and household items very inexpensive and for those in need free. She usually has many free items outside.
Community Activities
The Independence County Library has so many free programs every week/month for young to older. We have grief support every Tuesday. With a library card, you have books and DVDS to check out. We even have electronic books and audiobooks you can check out with your phone, tablet, laptop, or e en desktop computer. Go check out their Facebook page for weekly activities.