The following are some of the services provided by the Department of Human Services. Adult Protective Services receives reports of suspected abuse/neglect and exploitation (1-800-482-8049). Elder Choices offers adult day care, chore and homemaker services, home delivered meals and more to persons 65 years of age or older. Additional services include Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Division of Services for the Blind, Division of Children and Family Services, ARKids First, Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, Division of Medical Services, Division of Mental Health Services, and Division of Youth Services. ...(Read More)

The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas provides food to over 30 community food pantries and soup kitchens in the nine counties of North Central Arkansas. The Norfork Community Care Program, located in the Food Bank, consists of a community food pantry which serves the Norfork area, and a Thrift Store which provides clothing and household goods for a small donation. Burn-out victims, homeless and poverty stricken can receive clothing and bedding, free of charge. ...(Read More)

The Marion County Senior Center serves as a focal point for senior services in the community. To many seniors, the most important reasons to visit a senior center are the socializing opportunities and the wide variety of things to do. Individuals age 60 or over (and their spouses regardless of age) can socialize with old friends or meet new friends, eat with others, participate in a wide variety of activities, and if interested, volunteer to help the senior center provide services to meet the needs of senior adults. Senior services available include various activities such as arts and crafts, table and other games, music, exercise classes, educational programs, counseling, information and assistance, and outreach programs designed to provide a means of increasing social contact among older persons. Hot, nutritious meals are served daily, and meals are delivered to the homes of frail or disabled persons who are unable to go to the senior center and who cannot prepare nutritious meals for themselves. Persons are transported in groups or individually as the need arises to the senior center, recreational and educational activities, medical facilities, Social Service and Social Security offices and for shopping needs. Staff members assist seniors in receiving benefits to which they are eligible by providing information regarding available programs and services. Medicare does not provide funding, but Medicaid may provide some assistance. Suggested donation levels have been established to help offset the cost of providing services. These donations stay at the senior center and are used to meet the budget needs of that particular program. ...(Read More)

We are an all-volunteer nonprofit organization supported by food and cash donations. All cash donations are used to purchase food or pay expenses directly related to the securing or the storing of food. Food is distributed to those in need free of charge. We are supported entirely by community donations. There is a notice on the door with phone numbers to call for after-hours emergency service. ...(Read More)

Clothes closet opens between 10-1 M-F. St. Vincent supplies food, help with electric bills, rent, etc. on Tue. and Thursday 10-12. Food pantry same hours as St. Vincent. The Family Ministry runs a clothing resale shop for those in the community. Funds raised are used to help with utilities and rental assistance for those in need in our community. Hours of the resale shop are 9-11 Monday through Friday. Clothing is given at no cost for those in need. The Family Ministry also works with the Baxter County Health Department by providing baby layettes for new mothers. ...(Read More)

Food and Clothing assistance:Monday-Friday. Financial Asistance: Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday Assistance provided by the salvation Army includes,but is not limited to,utility assistance(gas,water,electric),rent assistance,food and clothing assistance.On a limited basis,The salvation Army may assist with (overnight shelter(through a hotel),fuel assistance( for medical reasons),and bus tickets.The Salvation Army conducts seasonal assistance programs during Christmas and Back to School season,as well as sending kids to summer camp. Pastoral counseling and youth character building programs are also available. The salvation Army works in conjunction with other area agencies,and will refer clients when necessary. ...(Read More)

The Yellow House Thrift Shop provides a unique shopping experience for bargain hunters, collectors, and anyone looking for a great deal. All proceeds from the Yellow House go to support Gamma House, our area's only transitional shelter for homeless women and children. Besides being a great place for people to shop, The Yellow House Thrift Shop provides Gamma House residents with clothing and other needed personal items. In addition, it serves as an avenue for our residents to improve social, interpersonal, and job related skills needed for success in employment. The shop helps the women to develop positive work habits, and affords an opportunity for our residents to give back to the community. ...(Read More)