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Pine Bluff Today
By the People, for the People
Pine Bluff Awarded $75,000 Grant for Youth Health Program
Funding will expand YEAH8 Arts and Motion's gardening, cooking, and wellness initiatives for children.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:41am
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The City of Pine Bluff, Arkansas has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the African American Mayors Association and American Beverage Foundation to expand its YEAH8 Arts and Motion youth program. The program focuses on gardening, cooking, and overall wellness education for children ages 5-18, with the goal of addressing health challenges in the community.
Why it matters
This grant represents an important investment in the health and wellbeing of Pine Bluff's youth. By providing hands-on learning opportunities around nutrition, gardening, and culinary skills, the YEAH8 program aims to empower young people to lead healthier lives and share that knowledge with their families and community.
The details
The YEAH8 program will use the $75,000 grant to enhance its 'From the Garden to the Kitchen' initiative, which combines gardening, cooking, and multimedia storytelling to promote healthy living. Through immersive learning sessions, participants will gain practical skills and produce educational content to share with the broader Pine Bluff community.
- The grant was awarded in April 2026.
The players
Vivian Flowers
The mayor of Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
YEAH8 Arts and Motion
A youth-oriented gardening, cooking, and wellness program in Pine Bluff.
Tylor Johnson
The president and chief operating officer of YEAH8 Arts and Motion.
African American Mayors Association
The organization that partnered with the American Beverage Foundation to provide the $75,000 grant to Pine Bluff.
American Beverage Foundation
The organization that partnered with the African American Mayors Association to provide the $75,000 grant to Pine Bluff.
What they’re saying
“This investment is about more than just programming – it's about creating opportunities for our young people to lead healthier lives and empowering families with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive, and directly align with your commitment to youth investment.”
— Vivian Flowers, Mayor of Pine Bluff
“At YEAH8, we believe exposure creates opportunities that yield lifelong applicable experiences for our students. 'From the Garden to the Kitchen' introduces our youth to healthy living, hands-on learning, and the power of turning knowledge into action in a fun way!”
— Tylor Johnson, President and Chief Operating Officer of YEAH8 Arts and Motion
What’s next
The YEAH8 program plans to launch the expanded 'From the Garden to the Kitchen' initiative using the $75,000 grant funding.
The takeaway
This grant represents a significant investment in the health and wellness of Pine Bluff's youth, empowering them with practical skills and knowledge around nutrition, gardening, and cooking that can have a lasting impact on their lives and the broader community.
