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Brian Burton, CEO of the Arkansas Food Bank, will present a program on the impact that the food bank has had on hunger and poverty in Arkansas. Mr. Burton, a native Arkansan, became the chief executive officer effective October 10, 2022, succeeding Rhonda Sanders. Burton brings over 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience to the role.Brian has a history of working in the philanthropic sector and building high-impact nonprofit organizations. He is a subject-matter-expert, advocating for social and economic conditions that improve the lives of people who struggle with poverty and hunger.
In its 40th year, Arkansas Foodbank stands as the largest hunger relief organization in the state, serving 33 counties across the state’s central, eastern, and southern regions. As a proud member of Feeding America and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, the Foodbank has been at the forefront of combating hunger with innovative programs that provide healthy and nutritious food to those in need. Its cornerstone initiatives, including Food For Kids, Food For Families, and Food For Seniors, enable the distribution of essential resources through a network of more than 400 food pantries, schools, colleges, shelters, senior centers, and other agencies across Arkansas.
This event will take place in-person at Fitzgerald Hall on the Catholic Diocese of Little Rock campus (2414 N. Tyler St., Little Rock). Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. Please join us to find out more about what we can all do to combat hunger in our state.
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Catholic Diocese of Little Rock, 2500 N Tyler St,Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
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