Our first pop-up market was held outside Bayyari Elementary School in East Springdale. Our vision for these farmers' market-style events has always been to meet people where they are, offering culturally familiar fresh produce, meat, and pantry items in a dignified, welcoming shopping experience — all completely free of charge.
We are thrilled to share that, with your generosity and support, we were able to provide over 500 pounds of free groceries to 370 people — nearly half of whom were children — across 72 households. The impact was so immediate and profound that nearly every food item we brought was gone in the first hour of the market. This overwhelming response underscores the critical need for our continued work in Northwest Arkansas.