Resources and Support for the UA Little Rock Community

There are many resources available to assist UA Little Rock students and employees in the wake of the tornado that hit Little Rock and central Arkansas on March 31, 2023.

Campus Resources

For Students

The CARE team provides assistance related to financial difficulties, housing needs, child care, or other personal issues. Students can request support and a member of the Care Team will contact them 24-36 hours.

Counseling Services can help you process any feelings you may be experiencing, connect you with resources you need, or make space to discuss whatever may be on your mind.

The Trojan Food Pantry is available to current students, staff, and faculty. You may contact the pantry by phone at 501-916-6000, email pantry@ualr.edu, or online.

For Employees

The Trojan Food Pantry is available to current students, staff, and faculty. You may contact the pantry by phone at 501-916-6000, email pantry@ualr.edu, or online.

UA Little Rock has announced storm damage emergency leave for university faculty and staff who are eligible. Visit the HR website to learn more.


Community Resources

There are many resources available in the community to assist UA Little Rock students and employees.

Shelters

The following locations are currently providing temporary shelter for those who may need it.

Group Location(s) More Information
Jacksonville Parks and Recreation 5 Municipal Dr
Jacksonville, AR
Serving as a day center
Calvary Baptist Church 5700 Cantrell St
Little Rock, AR
Providing temporary shelter sponsored by the Red Cross.
Immanuel Baptist City Center: Family Assistance Center 315 North Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR
Open daily from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Providing lunch and dinner, donated items, mental health professionals, vouchers from Goodwill Industries, washers & dryers for laundry needs, and FEMA reps onsite with hotel vouchers and to provide any other assistance. Also providing assistance with recovering IDs and important documents.
First Baptist Church Jacksonville 401 N First St
Jacksonville, AR
Providing shelter, showers, charging stations, snack bags, water, and donated goods. Will be serving breakfast from 7-9 a.m., lunch from Noon – 2 p.m., and dinner from 5-7 p.m.
North Little Rock Community Center 2700 Willow St
North Little Rock, AR
Providing emergency shelter, and pets are welcomed.
Second Baptist Jacksonville 1117 N James St Jacksonville, AR Providing assistance to those impacted by the storm.
10 Fitness Locations in Central Arkansas Rodney Parham and University in Little Rock

JFK in North Little Rock

Maumelle

Cabot

Bryant

Open daily from 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Providing hot showers, hot coffee, and phone charging stations as long as there is a need.
Christ the King Church 4000 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, AR Open daily from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Providing food, clothing, water, hygiene supplies, baby supplies, and more.
Sherwood Police station 2201 E Kiehl Ave.
Sherwood, AR
Providing food, water, tarps, and clean-up supplies.
Jack Evans Senior Citizen Center 2301 Thornhill Dr. Sherwood, AR Providing temporary shelter.

Food Assistance

The following locations are providing food assistance as needed.

Group Location(s) More Information
TAG Church 11120 Cantrell Road
(Corner of Cantrell and Rodney Parham off I-430)
Little Rock, AR
501-224-7329
Serving free lunches “drive-thru style” from 11a.m.- 1 p.m. on April 3-6.
Calvary Baptist In the temporary Red Cross Shelter
(5700 Cantrell Street)
Providing meals provided after sundown.
Wolfe Street Center 1015 Louisiana Street
Little Rock, AR
Providing meals provided after sundown.
Arkansas Food Bank 15524 Chenal Pkwy
Little Rock, AR
Providing food box distribution.

Mental Health Resources

Group Location(s) More Information
ARConnect 1-800-482-9921 Providing online mental health support and resource coordination to anyone in need. Available 24/7.
Molly Bloom 501-777-5234 Providing counseling assistance.
New Hope Baptist Church 1821 Edmonds St
North Little Rock, AR
Providing free mental health services in North Little Rock on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Immanuel Baptist City Center: Family Assistance Center 315 North Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR
Open daily from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Providing mental health services from different agencies and organizations.

The Centers 1521 Merrill Dr, Ste 200
Little Rock, AR
Open daily from Noon to 4 p.m. Providing mental health assistance and case management.

WiFi Access

The Central Arkansas Library System provides WiFi Access around the clock if you need access to the Internet.

Library Locations

Main Library: 100 Rock St, Little Rock, AR
Children’s Library: 4800 W. 10th St, Little Rock, AR
Dee Brown Library: 6325 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, AR
Fletcher Library: 823 N. Buchanan St, Little Rock, AR
McMath Library: 2100 John Barrow Rd, Little Rock, AR
Nixon Library: 703 W. Main St, Jacksonville, AR
Rooker Library: 11 Otter Creek Ct., Little Rock, AR
Sanders Library: 10200 Johnson Dr., Sherwood, AR
Terry Library: 2015 Napa Valley Dr., Little Rock, AR
Thompson Library: 38 Rahling Cir, Little Rock, AR
Williams Library: 1800 Chester St., Little Rock, AR

Other Resources

Group Location(s) More Information
FEMA Apply Online Providing financial assistance upon application.
Red Cross 1-800-733-2767 Providing damage assessments & financial assistance.
Child Care Aware of Central and Southwest Arkansas 501-374-0330 Providing one-on-one assistance for those needing help navigating financial assistance options
UHaul Geyer Springs: 501-569-5021

Baseline: 501-569-5026

Colonel Glenn: 501-562-2777

Offering 30 days free storage for those affected by the storm in Sherwood.