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The Table

In Fall 2022, we examined food insecurity among Harding students, engaging with social clubs, student associations, and international students. We heard stories of tuition struggles, inadequate meals, and students living in challenging conditions. A chapel survey revealed that 36% of respondents experienced up to 16 days without a nutritious meal monthly.

Who We Are


With help from a grant from the Arkansas Department of Education's Higher Education Division, we established The Table, Harding University's student food resource center where one can come and be filled.

Our Mission


Our mission is to meet each Harding community member where they are and walk them toward wholeness. Our goal is to remove any stigma associated with being food insecure and to maintain the dignity of everyone who is in need.

Where To Find Us


Location: Kendall Hall
The Table is open daily (other than designated university holidays and closures):
MWF, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
T/TH, noon – 7 p.m.

The Table is led by a student board, consisting of a board president, an education coordinator, partnership coordinator, events coordinator, volunteer coordinator, communications and marketing coordinator, data and operations coordinator and a ministry coordinator. They are supported by a faculty advisor. The student board will host meetings, events, and activities, including conversations about the nature and impact of food insecurity, cooking classes, conversations about shopping on a budget, and partnering across campus and with the Searcy community to respond to and mitigate this challenge.

Am I eligible?

College students may be eligible to receive supplemental nutritional benefits from the state of Arkansas. To learn your eligibility, please review the information sheet and email the local Department of Human Services (DHS) office at 731White@arkansas.gov. You may also call 1-855-372-1084 for more information.

Examples of Available Items

Proteins: Canned Chicken, Tuna, Beans GRAINS: Rice, Pasta (also gluten free)

Breakfast: Shelf Milk, Cereal, Pop tarts SOUPS: Chicken Noodle, Tomato

Vegetables: Canned peas, potatoes FRUIT: Dried fruits, fruit cups

Bread: White and Wheat PAPER GOODS: Tissues, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels

Personal Hygiene/Care: Deodorant, Toothpaste and brush, mouthwash, soap, feminine products

Laundry Care: Laundry detergent (sensitive and regular), dryer sheets (sensitive and regular), cleaning supplies

Meet our Team

Tucker Lovell, Board President
Caleb St Clair, Data and Operations Coordinator
Kaylee Grimes, Education Coordinator
Milyn Ross, Volunteer Coordinator
Communications and Marketing Coordinator–Vacant
Events Coordinator–Vacant
Ministry Coordinator–Vacant
Partnership Coordinator–Vacant
Dr. Andrea Morris, Faculty Sponsor

“Love your neighbor as yourself” —Mark 12:31
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” —Philippians 2:4
“Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” —Romans 15:2

The Harding community may “shop” the Resource Center or may complete a request form identifying the items they need. Items can either be picked up from The Table or items can be delivered to the shopper’s campus mailbox. Importantly, we ask every shopper to complete an information sheet that will assist us to better serve the community and to pursue grant funding to help sustain the food resource center. Every shopper must also show their Harding ID upon entry.

Volunteers Needed

If our mission speaks to you, fill out an application here.

Contact Us

Student Life Office

501-279-4331

studentlife@harding.edu