Phone: 501-624-5724
2254 Albert Pike Road
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913

Garland County Resource Directory

Food Pantries & Basic Needs
Organization Address Dates/Times Phone Assistance Type
Community Resource Center 109 Hobson Avenue Mon–Fri: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 501-762-8109 General Resource Assistance & Referrals
Community Service (CSO) 2228 Albert Pike Road Tue & Thu: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 501-624-5724 Food Boxes
Crossgate Church 3100 E. Grand Avenue 2nd & 4th Thursday: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 501-262-9779 Food Pantry (ID & Proof of Residence required)
Faith Fellowship 3213 Hwy 7 North 2nd Wed (Zip 71901-71949)
4th Wed (Other Garland/Saline): 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.		 501-282-6559 Food Pantry (Garland Co. ID required)
Faith Pointe Ministries 700 Richard Street 3rd Thu: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Dinner: Tue 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., Wed 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.		 501-627-3188 Food Pantry & Clothing; Hot Dinners
First Baptist Mountain Pine 5th Street & Mountainview 1st & 3rd Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 501-767-3485 Food Pantry
First Baptist Royal 7402 Albert Pike Road 3rd Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 501-767-5462 TEFAP/Food Pantry (Lake Hamilton/Mtn. Pine districts)
Gospel Light Baptist 516 Third Street Friday: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. 501-624-5288 Food Pantry
Grand Avenue Methodist 841 Quapaw Avenue Blessing Box: 24/7
Dinner: Sun 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.		 501-623-5626 Backpacks via HSSD; Blessing Boxes (pick up 1/week)
Harvey’s Chapel Baptist 2515 Mt. Pine Road Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. 501-767-5541 Food Pantry (ID & Proof of Residence required)
Jackson House 705 Malvern Avenue M, W, F: 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Thu: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.		 501-623-4048 Food Pantry, Clothing Vouchers, Meds
Jackson House 705 Malvern Avenue Food Bank: Mon–Fri (Call for Appt)
Lunch: Mon–Sat 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.		 501-623-4048 Emergency Food Boxes; Daily Lunch
L.H. Assembly of God 2251 Airport Road 2nd & 4th Wed: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 501-767-7851 Food Pantry (Driver’s License required)
Lakepoint Church 1343 Albert Pike Wednesday only 501-623-4237 Food Pantry (By Appointment Only)
Lakeside Baptist (Helping Hands) 3601 Malvern Avenue Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 501-262-2063 Food Pantry (Photo ID required)
Methodist Outreach 304 Albert Pike Monday–Friday 501-624-4567 Food & Clothing (Call for appointment; DHS voucher needed)
New Faith Christian 219 Palmetto Street Tuesday: 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. 501-624-6802 Food Pantry (Photo ID required)
New Salem Methodist 1798 Mountain Pine Road 1st Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. 501-767-4305 Food Boxes and Diapers
Oaklawn Baptist Church 2110 7th Street 1st Thursday: 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 501-623-3979 Food Pantry (By Appointment Only)
Oaklawn United Methodist 216 Higdon Ferry Road 1st Thu: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (All)
3rd Thu: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (Seniors 60+)		 501-623-5588 Food Pantry, Senior Commodities (Photo ID required)
Piney Grove Church 2963 Airport Road Tue & Thu: 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 501-767-4765 Food Pantry (2 forms of ID; Lake Hamilton residents)
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 136 Standpipe Road Wednesday: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. 501-463-4200 Food Pantry
Project Hope Food Bank 915 Gaines Street Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 501-623-3663 Food Pantry
St. Luke’s Episcopal 228 Spring Street Mon–Thu: 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. 501-623-1653 High-calorie Snack Packs (Available when open)
St. Mary’s Catholic Church 100 Central Avenue Monday: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 501-623-3233 Food Pantry (Photo ID required)
The Salvation Army 115 Crescent Avenue Tue & Thu: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. 501-623-1628 Food Bags, Vouchers (1/3 mo), Clothing (1/6 mo), Dinner 4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Trinity Ministry Church 670 Panama Tuesday: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. 501-624-6453 Food Pantry
Worldwide Christian Church 3845 Albert Pike Road Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. 501-318-9245 Food Pantry
Rent, Utilities & Financial Aid
Organization Address Dates/Times Phone Assistance Type
CCMC 133 Arbor Street Mon-Thu: 8:00-4:30 (501) 318-1153 Utilities/Water (Disconnect Only). Call first.
HS Housing Authority 1002 Illinois Street Mon-Thu: 8:00-5:00 (501) 624-4420 Section 8 Rental Assistance
Medical, Health & Shelters
Organization Address Dates/Times Phone Assistance Type
Potter’s Clay 110 Crescent Street Open 24/7 (501) 624-1366 Crisis Shelter (Women/Children), Recovery
Samaritan Ministries 131 Sanford Street Intake: 4:00-5:45pm (501) 321-2888 Men’s Homeless Shelter
Low-Income Housing Contact List

• Aristocrat Manor: 501-624-4601

• Garland Towers: 501-623-9769

• Home Harbor: 501-623-5800

• Indiandale Apartments: 501-604-5458

• Peaks at Hot Springs: 501-520-0385

• Levi Towers: 501-623-8419

• Mountain View Heights: 501-624-4405

• Springwood Manor: 501-701-4260

• The Village at Gulpher Creek: 501-625-0145

• The Ridge at Lake Hamilton: 501-525-1212

• Timberlake Apartments: 501-431-0547

Community Resources

There are many sources of assistance in Garland County. If you're needing help, we encourage you to check out all of the resources available to you.

Food Pantries & Meals
Community Resource Center
Address: 109 Hobson Avenue
Schedule: Mon–Fri: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-762-8109
General resource assistance and referrals for the community.
CSO Food Pantry
Address: 2228 Albert Pike Rd
Schedule: Tue & Thu: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Contact: (501) 624-5724
Food boxes available for local residents.
Crossgate Church
Address: 3100 E. Grand Avenue
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Thu: 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Contact: 501-262-9779
Food pantry. ID and proof of residence required.
Faith Fellowship
Address: 3213 Hwy 7 North
Schedule: 2nd Wed (Zip 71901–71949), 4th Wed (Other Garland/Saline): 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-282-6559
Food pantry. Garland County ID required.
Faith Pointe Ministries
Address: 700 Richard Street
Schedule: 3rd Thu: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Dinners: Tue 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., Wed 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-627-3188
Food pantry & clothing; hot dinners.
First Baptist Mountain Pine
Address: 5th Street & Mountainview
Schedule: 1st & 3rd Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-767-3485
Food pantry.
First Baptist Royal
Address: 7402 Albert Pike Road
Schedule: 3rd Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-767-5462
TEFAP / Food pantry. Serves Lake Hamilton and Mountain Pine districts.
Gospel Light Baptist
Address: 516 Third Street
Schedule: Friday: 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-624-5288
Food pantry.
Grand Avenue Methodist
Address: 841 Quapaw Avenue
Schedule: Blessing Box: 24/7 | Dinner: Sun 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-623-5626
Backpacks via HSSD; Blessing boxes (pick up 1/week).
Harvey’s Chapel Baptist
Address: 2515 Mt. Pine Road
Schedule: Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Contact: 501-767-5541
Food pantry. ID and proof of residence required.
Jackson House
Address: 705 Malvern Ave
Schedule: M, W, F: 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Thu: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. (Food Bank: Mon–Fri by appt; Lunch: Mon–Sat 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.)
Contact: (501) 623-4048
Food pantry access, clothing vouchers, medications, emergency food boxes, and daily community lunch.
L.H. Assembly of God
Address: 2251 Airport Road
Schedule: 2nd & 4th Wed: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-767-7851
Food pantry (Driver's license required).
Lakepoint Church
Address: 1343 Albert Pike
Schedule: Wednesday only
Contact: 501-623-4237
Food pantry (By appointment only).
Lakeside Baptist (Helping Hands)
Address: 3601 Malvern Avenue
Schedule: Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-262-2063
Food pantry (Photo ID required).
Methodist Outreach
Address: 304 Albert Pike
Schedule: Monday–Friday (Call for appointment)
Contact: 501-624-4567
Food & clothing (DHS voucher needed).
New Faith Christian
Address: 219 Palmetto Street
Schedule: Tuesday: 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-624-6802
Food pantry. Photo ID required.
New Salem Methodist
Address: 1798 Mountain Pine Road
Schedule: 1st Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Contact: 501-767-4305
Providing food boxes and diapers.
Oaklawn Baptist Church
Address: 2110 7th Street
Schedule: 1st Thursday: 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-623-3979
Food pantry (By appointment only).
Oaklawn United Methodist
Address: 216 Higdon Ferry Road
Schedule: 1st Thu: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 3rd Thu (Seniors 60+): 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-623-5588
Food pantry and senior commodities. Photo ID required.
Piney Grove Church
Address: 2963 Airport Road
Schedule: Tue & Thu: 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-767-4765
Food pantry. 2 forms of ID required. For Lake Hamilton residents.
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
Address: 136 Standpipe Road
Schedule: Wednesday: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-463-4200
Food pantry.
Project Hope Food Bank
Address: 915 Gaines Street
Schedule: Monday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-623-3663
Food pantry.
St. Luke’s Episcopal
Address: 228 Spring Street
Schedule: Mon–Thu: 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Contact: 501-623-1653
High-calorie snack packs available whenever open.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Address: 100 Central Avenue
Schedule: Monday: 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-623-3233
Food pantry. Photo ID required.
The Salvation Army
Address: 115 Crescent Ave
Schedule: Tue & Thu: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Contact: (501) 623-1628
Food bags, vouchers (1/3 mo), clothing (1/6 mo). Dinner served daily from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Trinity Ministry Church
Address: 670 Panama
Schedule: Tuesday: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Contact: 501-624-6453
Food pantry.
Worldwide Christian Church
Address: 3845 Albert Pike Road
Schedule: Tuesday: 6:00 a.m.
Contact: 501-318-9245
Food pantry. Early morning distribution.

Emergency Shelters
Potter’s Clay (Women & Children)
Address: 110 Crescent St
Contact: (501) 624-1366
Crisis shelter, emergency shelter, and drug/alcohol recovery. Open 24/7; assistance on a case-by-case basis.
Samaritan Ministries (Men's Shelter)
Address: 131 Sanford St
Contact: (501) 321-2888
Intake: 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Men's homeless shelter and residential program. Office hours 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Housing & Vouchers
HS Housing Authority
Address: 1002 Illinois St
Contact: (501) 624-4420
Section 8 Rental Assistance for Garland County. Open Mon–Thu, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Providing counseling, Medicare/Social Security/Disability help, and Section 8 rental assistance.
Low-Income Housing Complexes
Aristocrat Manor: (501) 624-4601
Garland Towers: (501) 623-9769
The Heights Seneca: (501) 760-0574
Indiandale Apartments: (501) 604-5458
Levi Towers: (501) 623-8419
Mountain Vw Hts: (501) 624-4405
Peaks at Hot Springs: (501) 520-0385
The Ridge at Lake Hamilton: (501) 525-1212
Rose Villa: (501) 617-3102
Timberlake Apartments: (501) 431-0547
The Village at Gulpher Creek: (501) 625-0145
Please call individual complexes for current availability and application details.

Children & Youth Programs
The Salvation Army (Youth Services)
Address: 115 Crescent Ave
Contact: (501) 623-1628
Programs: Pathway to Hope and Wednesday After-School Programs.
Office Hours: Mon–Thu, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
First Step
Address: 407 Carson Street
Contact: (501) 624-6468
Provides developmental services to help individuals reach their full potential. Open Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Webb Center
Address: 433 Pleasant Street
Contact: (501) 623-7491
Education programs, exercise classes, and dedicated Children’s programs.
Family YMCA
Address: 130 Werner Street
Contact: (501) 623-8803
Youth programs and grants available (Income Based).
Hours: Mon–Thu 5–8pm, Sat 7am–5pm, Sun 12:30–5pm.
Head Start & Early Head Start (Federal)
CSO Head Start / Early Head Start: (501) 623-3545 220 Tom Ellsworth Dr
Income-based preschool and childcare (Ages 0-5). Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM.

Medical & Health Services
Area Agency on Aging
Address: 905 W Grand Ave
Contact: (501) 321-2811
Comprehensive senior services for those 60 years and older. Includes Meals on Wheels.
Arkansas Department of Health (Garland Co)
Address: 1425 Malvern Ave
Contact: (501) 624-0466
Immunizations, family planning, and shots for children. Income-based; call for appointment.
Arkansas Hospice
Address: 508 Ouachita Ave
Contact: (501) 318-9992
Home, nursing home, and inpatient hospice services. Call for an interview.
CCMCHS (Charity Clinic)
Address: 133 Arbor Street
Contact: (501) 318-1153
Income-based medical, dental, and vision for those without insurance. Call for an appointment.
Coronado Baptist Clinic
Address: 91 Coronado Dr, HSV
Contact: (870) 450-1855
Free medical and dental clinic. Ask for Jennifer to schedule an appointment.
Healthy Connections / Dental
Address: 1723 Malvern Ave
Contact: (501) 620-4600
Dental services provided on a sliding fee scale. Open Mon–Thu, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Pregnancy & Family
Changepoint Pregnancy Care
Address: 201 Nichols St
Contact: (501) 624-2273
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, post-natal counseling, and parenting classes.
Senior & Specialized Care
PACE Program
Address: 2100 Albert Pike Rd
Contact: (501) 363-7350
All-inclusive care for the elderly, including primary care, therapy, and social work.
Social Security Administration
Address: 112 Corporate Terrace
Contact: (800) 772-1213
Assistance with Medicare, Disability, SSI, and Waivers. Open Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Employment Services
AARP SCEP (Seniors 55+)
Address 525 Hammond Drive Suite
Contact (501) 620-7845
Job search and training for seniors 55 and older. Income-based program. Open Mon–Fri, 9 am to 4 pm.
Arkansas Workforce Services
Address 201 Market Street
Contact (501) 525-3450
Assistance with unemployment claims, resumes, and job searching. Open Mon–Fri, 9 am to 4 pm.
Career Pathways
Address National Park College
Contact (501) 760-4379
Providing career training and aid in overcoming barriers to education. Call for hours.
Express Employment Professionals
Address 1702 Malvern Avenue, Ste. B
Contact (501) 520-0333
Job search and placement services. Open Mon–Fri, 8 am to 5 pm.
Labor Finders
Address 1301 Central Ave, Suite A
Contact (501) 623-1799
General job search and daily labor placement. Open Mon–Fri, 9 am to 4 pm.
Staffmark
Address 4328 Central Ave Suite D
Contact (501) 525-4443
Open Monday–Friday 9 am to 4 pm for job search.
Legal Aid
Arkansas Attorney General’s Office
Address 101 West Capital Ave, Little Rock
Contact (501) 682-2007
General assistance with navigating legal and service questions or filing complaints. Call (800) 482-8982 for additional help.
Center for AR Legal Services
Address 1820 Central Ave, Suite H
Contact (501) 624-2591
Income-based legal services. Please call for an appointment.

Free Telephone Resources
Assurance Wireless
Type: Lifeline Assistance Program
Contact: (888) 321-5880
Government-supported program providing free mobile phones and monthly minutes to eligible low-income households.
Q-Link Wireless
Application: Online Only
Website: Apply at QLinkWireless.com
Provides free data, talk, and text to eligible customers through the Lifeline and ACP programs.
SafeLink Wireless
Application: Online Only
Website: Apply at SafeLink.com
To qualify, you must participate in a program like SNAP or Medicaid, or meet specific income guidelines.

⚠️ ALWAYS CALL AHEAD to verify if funds are currently available.
Rent & Utility Assistance
Community Service Office (CSO)
Address: 2228 Albert Pike Rd
Contact: (501) 624-5724
Services: LIHEAP Energy Assistance, Winter/Summer programs, and Rent/Utility help (Disconnect/Eviction notice required).
Open Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cooperative Christian Ministries (CCMC)
Address: 133 Arbor St
Contact: (501) 318-1153 ext 108
Services: Utilities, Water (disconnects only), and Medical assistance.
Call for appointment. Open Mon–Thu, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
St. Luke’s Episcopal
Address: 228 Spring St
Contact: (501) 623-1653
Utility assistance available when funds permit. Call for an appointment.
The Salvation Army (Social Services)
Address: 115 Crescent Ave
Contact: (501) 623-1628
Assistance with rent and utilities when funds are available. Service hours: Tue & Thu, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Thrift Stores
Abilities Unlimited
Address:
Contact: (501) 624-5757
Open Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Goodwill Industries
Grand Ave: 631 E Grand Ave | (501) 321-0275
Garrison: 205 Garrison Road | (501) 525-4473
Open Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Humane Society Thrift Store
Address: 2026 Central Ave
Contact: (501) 321-9604
Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Potter’s Clay Thrift Store
Address: 1013 Crescent Ave
Contact: (501) 620-4405
Open Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores
Central Ave: 4409 Central Ave | (501) 525-5059
Crescent Ave: 115 Crescent Ave | (501) 623-1641
Village: 4652 N State Hwy 7 | (501) 984-5724
Open Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Quick Reference Phone List
DHS (Garland County) (501) 321-2583
Meals on Wheels (501) 321-2811
Social Security Office (855) 531-1685
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