Arkansas RAPPS

10/28/2025

Update on Free Food Tuesday

We’re adjusting our schedule. Free Food Tuesday will now take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

The remaining dates for 2025 are:
• November 4
• November 18

We’ll be cancelling the December dates so our team can focus on our World AIDS Day events and take time to rest for the holidays.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

10/28/2025

FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CLASSES
IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS
There is a pathway open right now for anyone ready to take a meaningful step into healthcare.
The University of Arkansas Adult Education Program is offering Free Pharmacy Technician Training. This program teaches real skills that translate directly into real jobs in community pharmacies, hospitals, and clinic settings.


A Pharmacy Technician is often the first person a family speaks with when they have questions about medication and care. That means this role is important. It supports healing. It supports understanding. It supports the everyday wellness of our communities.

What you will learn:
Preparing and labeling medications
Communicating with customers and healthcare providers
Managing inventory and supplies
Entering prescription information accurately
Working under the guidance of a licensed pharmacist

Who this may be for:
Young adults exploring their path
Parents returning to the workforce
Students interested in healthcare careers
Anyone seeking stability and direction

Get the info and get started on your new career today!

10/28/2025

And here we go again, back out into the community to educate, engage and elevate the need for more resources for our communities to take charge of their health. Learn more at www.stayreadar.com

10/28/2025

f you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE), text “START” to 88788, or visit thehotline.org for confidential, 24/7 support.

10/26/2025

It's been forty years since the first cases of HIV and this documentary, "Cashing Out," demonstrates the desperate actions that were taken for many who were dealing with living with AIDS.

It was amazing to learn that folks were selling their life insurance policies for funds to sustain themselves until their ultimate deaths. Not to mention the "death factor," that was sold to investors who bought these policies. This practice was done because there was no HIV health infrastructure or wrap around services as we have it today or as it could be undone with budgets cuts.

The spirit and energy of those times are needy again as we face government uncertainty in funding this ongoing health challenge. We are asking for PLW to reach out to info@arrapps.org to share your concerns, struggles, fears and successes. Check out this documentary and let us know what you think.

Matt Nadel’s documentary short explores the moral complexities of buying the life-insurance policies of H.I.V.-positive gay men.

10/26/2025

Thank you to our Community Outreach Coordinator, Tommy Sproles for addressing the sold out crowd with our own Prep Awareness spin!

We are proud to collaborate and partner with our local business and arts entities in sharing our health and wellness message. Don't forget that our offices are at 8615 Chicot Road and our hours our 9-5 pm daily.

Learn more about our services and operations at www.stayreadyar.com or reach out directly to Tommy at tommy@arrapps.org.

10/25/2025

Great interview in regard to the "Dying Years," of HIV in America and Arkansas. These insurance viatical products were being used all over the place. It was a time where desperation resulted in desperate moves.

10/25/2025

In case you missed it...

10/24/2025

Open enrollment for Arkansas HOME is coming November 1st. What do you know about this program and why is it important to your health? If not, then you might need to reach out to info@arrapps.org for more info on how we might be able to inform you. Do it today!!

10/24/2025

Arkansas RAPPS is alerting communities that the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is warning residents enrolled in SNAP to prepare for a possible delay or disruption in November benefits if the federal government shutdown continues into next month.

DHS says it is awaiting guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) — the agency that oversees SNAP — and will share updates as soon as they are available.

👉 What you should know:
• The shutdown may delay November SNAP benefits or prevent them from being issued on time.
• If you have unused benefits from previous months, it’s recommended to use them now to purchase shelf-stable foods that can last through November and beyond.
• The SNAP retail system may block purchases starting Nov. 1, even if you still have funds on your card.
• Expect possible delays in processing applications and renewals, but recipients should continue to report household changes and submit any requested paperwork or verification documents.
Stay tuned for official updates from DHS and USDA as the situation develops.

Consider making a charitable donation at www.arrapps.org to support our nutritional program that offers a bi-weekly free food giveaway.

We will end new HIV infections in Arkansas when all residents have access to health education, screenings, advocacy, and care services.