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Each week St Paul's Episcopal and Central United Methodist Church sponsors free community meals to the public. Come and enjoy free lunch every Monday and Wednesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church and every Tuesday and Thursday at Central United Methodist Church. 12:00pm.

We believe that...

there are Seven Obstacles that our visitors encounter

  • Physical disability, illness, injury
  • Mental illness
  • Chemical dependency
  • Developmental deficit
  • Low self-esteem
  • Recent trauma or loss
  • Sudden loss of income and support

It is our hope to combat these obstacles with Seven Levels of Service

  • Unconditional acceptance
  • Safe environment
  • Open communication
  • Matching resources to needs
  • Support and encouragement
  • Building independence
  • Self sufficiency

Seven Hills Services/Programs

  • Professional, one-on-one case management to work through the obstacles to self-sufficiency

  • Safe shelter from the elements and other hazards in a supportive environment

  • Resources for obtaining employment: newspapers, telephone, clothing, message service, coffee, meals, mail drop, computers, and transportation

  • Access to day labor

  • Opportunities for positive social interaction and activities

  • Shower and laundry facilities

  • Computer access and training

  • Mentoring opportunities with members of the community

  • Referrals and financial assistance for substance abuse treatment, prescriptions, IDs, anger management, job training, and counseling

  • Help accessing GED and literacy training, crisis counseling, money management and nutrition classes, battered women's shelter, and legal aid.

Community Resources

Food Assistance

Berry Street Baptist--320 Berry St., Springdale residents only 756-6697 Tu, W, Th, 9-12 Food

Bread of Life--206 W. Johnson (back of building), Springdale 750-5229 W, Th 9-11:30 Food, rent, utilities, gas assistance every 3 months (with eviction or shut-off notice).

Cooperative Emergency Outreach --419 W. Rock St., Fayetteville 444-7500 M-Fri 1-3 pm Food, gas, utilities, prescriptions (every 6 mos.), clothing vouchers.

Community Meals--Lunch 11:30-12:30 Central United Methodist Church on Tue & Thurs: 6 W. Dickson St.; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 224 N. East St. on Mon & Wed.

Daily Bread --206 W. Johnson Rd., Springdale 751-4610 Wed 11-12 Free meal (enter at rear of church).

Economic Opportunity Agency (EOA)--614 E. Emma, M401, Springdale 872-7479 M-F 8-4 Utility assistance & food.

Life Ministries (Prairie Grove, Lincoln & Farmington area)-- 307 E. Buchanan, Prairie Grove 846-5433 T, Th, 9-12 Food, rent, utilities, transportation & clothing.

LifeSource Int’l--600S. School Ave. Ste. 2, Fayetteville 521-4000 Counseling, classes, food pantry, day camp.

Mission Northwest Arkansas--1709 Johnson Rd., Springdale 756-7151 Th, 9:30-12 Food, fuel, rent, utilities, medical, by appt. only (call M-Th 8-5 for appt - shut-off/eviction notice required for utilities or rent).

North Street Church of Christ Benevolent Fund--Leverett & North, Fayetteville 442-9171 Tuesday 9-11, Thursday 1:30-3 Food.

Restoration House--4900 W. Oaklawn Springdale 872-2273 T 2-4, W & Th 10-12, 2-4. Food only (requests filled within 48 hours).

The Salvation Army-- 219 E. 15th Street Fayetteville 521-2151 M-F 9-12 1-3 Food, clothing, prescriptions, etc. (some rent & util.)

The Salvation Army-- 315 Holcomb, Springdale 751-7352 M-F 9-3 Food, clothing (Springdale residents only).

Samaritan Community Center--812 N. Thompson, Springdale 751-344 Thursdays only. Food pantry 9-11:30 am and 4:30-7 pm

Second Mile Ministry--319 W. Lafayette, Fayetteville 521-4787 M, W, F 9-12 Food, rent utilities, prescriptions, clothing vouchers. Clothing shop open 8:30 - 11:30.

Seven Hills--1561 W. 6th St., Fayetteville 251-7776 Clothing, laundry, showers, phone, day shelter, lunch, counseling. 8 am - 4:45 pm Mon-Sat., open Sundays 12:00 - 4:45 pm. During winter months (Oct 1 - March 31st)

Medical Assistance

NWAR Free Health & Dental Clinic--10 S. College, Fayetteville (next to old courthouse) 444-7548 Appointments may be made on Tuesday only. On-site pharmacy.

Washington County Health Department--3270 Wimberly, Fayetteville 521-8181 M-F 8-4:30 WIC, communicable diseases, women’s health, immunizations. Call first for appt.

Community Clinic at St. Francis House-- 614 E. Emma, Springdale 751-7417, 751-9350 Medical care, prescriptions, and dental by appt.

AR Health Care Access 1-800-950-8233 Free prescriptions for people without health insurance or Medicare/Medicaid.

Clothing Assistance

The Salvation Army Thrift Shop-- 1645 S. West Ave. 442-5650 M-Sat 9-5

The Attic--221 S. School Street, Fayetteville. 442-2523 W, Th, F 12:30-4 Sat 8-12

Second Season (free) 319 W. Lafayette, Fayetteville 521-4787 8:30-11:30

Housing Assitance

Seven Hills Homeless Center --1561 W. 6th St., Fayetteville. Men and women’s 12 month ransitional program. Call 251-7776.

Fayetteville Housing Authority (Hillcrest Towers-- 1 N. School, Fayetteville 521-3850 Applications M-F 8-5.

Springdale Housing Authority (Phillips Plaza)--5 Applegate Dr., Springdale 751-0560 M-F 7:30 - 12/1-4:30.

Shelter

Peace at Home--Fayetteville 442-9811 Women only.

Seven Hills Homeless Center--1561 W. 6th St. Fayetteville, 251-7776 Sundays 12:00 to 4:45 pm; day, winter, transitional shelter Monday-Saturday 8 am - 4:45 pm

The Salvation Army--219 E. 15th St. Fayetteville 521-2151 Day and emergency shelter, lunch. Picture ID required.

The Salvation Army--3305 S.W. I St. Bentonville 271-9545 Transitional shelter.

Soul’s Harbour--1206 N. 2nd St., Rogers 631-7878

Havenwood--Single-parent family transitional housing in Bentonville. 273-1060

Educational / Career Assistance

Adult Education (GED)-- 800 S. Church St., Fayetteville 444-3041

Northwest Technical Institute-- Hwy 265 & Ford Ave. Springdale 751-0181

Employment Services

A & C Workcrew Inc.--2045 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale 751-9762

A.S. A. P. Services--1148 Stearns Rd., Fayetteville 521-9675

A.S.A.P. Services Inc.--920 W. Johnson Rd., Springdale 750-2727

Employment Security Department--2346 W. 6th St., Fayetteville 521-5730

Express Personal Services--702-B S. Thompson, Springdale 756-1255

Interim Personnel--4000 N. College Ave., Springdale 571-4686

Kelly Services--3660 Front St, Fayetteville 521-6672

Labor Finders--1110-A E. Huntsville, Springdale 751-6318

Labor Ready--1200 N. Thompson, Springdale 750-3212

Manpower Temps--3291 S. Thompson, Springdale 756-6830

Northwest Arkansas Employment Center (Tyson)-- 405 S. 71B Lowell 1-800-424-WORK

StaffMark--4275 B S. Thompson., Springdale 756-2237

TEC Staffing Services--Sixth St. at S. School 582-2555

Willstaff--125 E. Township, Ste. 8, Fayetteville444-0111

Legal Help

Ozark Legal Services --4083 N. Shiloh Dr, Georgetown Plaza, Fayetteville 442-0600

Child Support Enforcement of Washington Count--444-1729

Regional Help

Winslow Community Development--634-2018/7051

Lincoln-Good News--Fri-Sat 10-2 824-5496

Siloam Springs Manna Center--111 A W. Ashley 524-9825

Benton County Helping Hands--Help only 1004 NM 11th St. Bentonville 10:30-3:30 273-2511

General Help

Dept. of Human Services--4144 Frontage Rd. Fayetteville 521-1270

American Red Cross--1147 Millsap Rd. Fayetteville 9-12 Tues. & Thurs 442-4291 (handles cases for SWEPCO and you must be a SWEPCO customer)

LifeSource International--600 S. School, Fayetteville. Food pantry, classes, counseling, etc. 521-4000

Project of Compassion--Salem Lutheran Church 1800 W. Emma, Springdale 751-9359 Food, gasoline, prescriptions, util. (when funds are available). No rent help. M-Th until 11:30

Transportion

Ozark Regional Transit--2503 D. Robinson, Springdale 756-9109 Dial-a-Ride: give 3-day notice. $1.25 per ride each way or Medicaid.