Community Schools were developed in partnership between the City of Little Rock and the Little Rock School District. They aim to create a network where community members, school leaders, and families work together to develop support and services that meet the needs of students and their families. As the Community School model was developed, many families and school staff across the district identified food resources as need areas. In response, Community Schools opened food pantries for families, held monthly Community Cafes, distributed food boxes, and built school gardens.

FoodCorps members bring to life the vision of nourishing food and education in schools. Projects include curriculum-aligned food and garden education, maintaining school gardens, and increasing family engagement. Corps Members partner in four Community Schools across Little Rock. Arkansas is deemed “The Natural State,” and that love of nature is evident in school garden programs!

FoodCorps members in Little Rock are part of an Arkansas cohort of eight members across two communities.