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Jonesboro Distribution of Infant Formula Scheduled for Oct. 9

Jonesboro Distribution of Infant Formula Scheduled for Oct. 9

Photo: Contributed/Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas


Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will distribute infant formula in a special distribution in Jonesboro on the morning of Oct. 9.

The distribution is targeted toward households in Northeast Arkansas that are caring for infants and are struggling to afford or acquire formula for them. The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas recently sourced a quantity of milk-based, ready-to-drink Similac Dual Prebiotic Blend with Iron formula in eight-ounce bottles, packaged in six-pack bundles.

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The drive-through distribution will be held on the parking lot of Allen Park Community Center at 3609 Race St. from 8 a.m. to 10:30 am (or until supplies are exhausted).

No photo identification is required, although recipients will be asked to provide basic information such as name, address, and county of residence. The distribution is open to anyone in need, regardless of their county of residence.

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