Bull Shoals Food Pantry Expands Outreach with New Website

The pantry serves residents across Marion and Baxter counties in Arkansas.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Bull Shoals Food Pantry in Arkansas has launched a new website to expand its outreach and serve a wider community. The pantry, which is funded entirely by donations and community fundraisers, provides food assistance to residents in Bull Shoals, Flippin, Fairview, Lakeview, Midway, and parts of Oakland. The organization has seen a surge of volunteers over the past year and partners with local retailers and a federal commodities program to source food.

Why it matters

The Bull Shoals Food Pantry plays a vital role in addressing food insecurity in the region by providing access to essential resources for residents in need. The launch of the new website will help the organization reach more people and coordinate its efforts more effectively.

The details

The food pantry is managed by Bonnie Sumner, who has been with the organization for five years and in the manager role for two. The pantry is open on Wednesdays, Fridays, and the third Saturday of each month. In addition to its regular distribution, the pantry must replace its air conditioning system before the hot weather arrives, prompting organizers to schedule a donation-only breakfast fundraiser on April 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. to cover the cost of the new unit.

  • The food pantry is open on Wednesdays 9-11, Fridays 9-11, and the third Saturday of each month 9-10.
  • The donation-only breakfast fundraiser to replace the air conditioning system is scheduled for April 18, 2026 from 9 to 11 a.m.

The players

Bonnie Sumner

The manager of the Bull Shoals Food Pantry, who has been with the organization for five years and in the manager role for two.

Bull Shoals Food Pantry

A food pantry that serves residents across portions of Marion and Baxter counties in Arkansas, funded entirely by donations and community fundraisers.

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What they’re saying

“The pantry serves Bull Shoals, Flippin, Fairview, Lakeview, Midway and parts of Oakland.”

— Bonnie Sumner, Food Pantry Manager (ktlo.com)

“We've had a surge of volunteers over the past year.”

— Bonnie Sumner, Food Pantry Manager (ktlo.com)

What’s next

The food pantry is hosting a donation-only breakfast fundraiser on April 18, 2026 from 9 to 11 a.m. to raise funds for a new air conditioning system.

The takeaway

The Bull Shoals Food Pantry's expansion of its outreach through a new website and continued community partnerships demonstrates its commitment to serving residents in need across the region and adapting to meet the evolving demands of the local community.