The Table

Food Insecurities

In Fall 2022, we examined food insecurity among Harding students, engaging with social clubs, student associations and international students. We heard stories of tuition struggles, inadequate meals and students living in challenging conditions. A chapel survey revealed that 36% of respondents experienced up to 16 days without a nutritious meal monthly.

Who We Are

With help from a grant from the Arkansas Department of Education's Higher Education Division, we established The Table, Harding University's student food resource center where one can come and be filled.

Our Mission

Our mission is to meet each Harding community member where they are and walk them toward wholeness. Our goal is to remove any stigma associated with being food insecure and to maintain the dignity of everyone who is in need.

College students may be eligible to receive supplemental nutritional benefits from the state of Arkansas. To learn your eligibility, please review the information pdf and email the local Department of Human Services (DHS) office at 731White@arkansas.gov. You may also call 1-855-372-1084 for more information.

Proteins: Canned Chicken, Tuna, Beans

Grains: Rice, Pasta (also gluten free)

Breakfast: Shelf Milk, Cereal, Pop-Tarts

Soups: Chicken Noodle, Tomato

Vegetables: Canned peas, potatoes

Fruit: Dried fruits, fruit cups

Bread: White and Wheat

Paper Goods: Tissues, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels

Personal Hygiene/Care: Deodorant, toothpaste and brush, mouthwash, soap, feminine products

Laundry Care: Laundry detergent (sensitive and regular), dryer sheets (sensitive and regular), cleaning supplies

Tucker Lovell, Board President
Caleb St Clair, Data and Operations Coordinator
Kaylee Grimes, Education Coordinator
Milyn Ross, Volunteer Coordinator
Communications and Marketing Coordinator–Vacant
Events Coordinator–Vacant
Ministry Coordinator–Vacant
Partnership Coordinator–Vacant
Dr. Andrea Morris, Faculty Sponsor

Where To Find Us

Location: Kendall Hall
The Table is open daily (other than designated University holidays and closures):
MWF, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
T/TH, noon – 7 p.m.

The Harding community may “shop” the Resource Center or may complete a request form identifying the items they need. Items can either be picked up from The Table or items can be delivered to the shopper’s campus mailbox. Importantly, we ask every shopper to complete an information pdf that will assist us to better serve the community and to pursue grant funding to help sustain the food resource center. Every shopper must also show their Harding ID upon entry.

Volunteers Needed

If our mission speaks to you, fill out the application pdf.