Fighting Childhood Hunger
Whole Youth Services, Inc. (WYS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating childhood hunger. We provide safe, supervised environments where children can sit down and enjoy nutritious meals throughout the year. Through our feeding and enrichment programs, we work to ensure that every child has access to food, support, and the opportunity to thrive.
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after school feeding program
- During the fall, winter, and spring school seasons, Whole Youth Services provides afterschool dinner and a snack to children 18 years old and under.
- Meals are served in a structured and supervised environment, ensuring children receive proper nutrition after the school day ends.
- In addition to feeding children, our afterschool sites offer enrichment programming designed to support academic growth, physical health, and creativity, including:
- 🏀 Basketball & Physical Activity
- 📚 Homework Assistance
- 🎨 Arts & Crafts
- 💻 Computer Lab Access
- 📖 Academic Support
- We nourish both the body and the mind — because healthy children learn better.
- ( Please contact us for site locations.)
- 870-520-1036
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summer feeding program
During the summer months, Whole Youth Services provides FREE breakfast and supper to children and youth 18 years old and under.
Our program operates in a safe, supervised setting where children are required to sit down and enjoy a healthy, balanced meal. We believe meals should be served with dignity, structure, and care.
EligibilityChildren and youth 18 years and under.
***This program ensures that when school is out, hunger is not an option.***
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Whole Youth, Whole Lives Initiative
From the Kitchen to the Couch to the Classroom
Whole Youth Services believes feeding a child is just the beginning. Through Whole Youth, Whole Lives, we take a holistic approach to supporting both the child and the family.
From the Kitchen to the Couch to the Classroom extends our hunger-fighting mission by providing:
- Weekend meals (Saturday & Sunday)
- Trauma prevention support
- Educational assistance
- Nutrition education
- Family-centered engagement
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rural summer feeding
Whole Youth Services extends its mission beyond city limits through our Rural Summer Feeding Program.
This program provides multi-meal pick-up boxes upon request.
- Service Areas:
- Bono, Arkansas
- Tuckerman, Arkansas
- Marianna, Arkansas
- Eligibility:
- Children 18 years and under
Families can complete an Early Enrollment Form on our website.
Once registered:
- Our Program Director will follow up directly.
- Families will receive detailed information regarding pick-up days and times.
- Staff will answer any questions to ensure smooth participation.
This program ensures rural children have consistent access to nutritious meals throughout the summer.
By serving the whole child and strengthening the family, we create lasting community impact.
additional programs
Whole Youth Services (WYS) extends support beyond our scheduled feeding programs to meet urgent community needs. Through our Emergency Food Assistance Program, we provide short-term food support to families facing unexpected hardship.If you are in need of assistance, please submit your request through the Contact Form on our website. A team member will follow up with you regarding eligibility and next steps.
L.A.M.P. – Lighting the Pathway of Music ExcellenceThe Whole Youth, Whole Lives (WYWL) Legacy Program proudly presents L.A.M.P. – Lighting the Pathway of Music Excellence for the Next Generation. This arts and music initiative nurtures young talent by providing creative expression, skill development, and mentorship through music.L.A.M.P. empowers youth to discover their voice, build confidence, and pursue excellence—both on stage and in life.
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Empower the Youth
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