Launched this week, a new mobile food market created through a partnership between the City of Little Rock, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, and the University District Development Corporation is bringing fresh, affordable groceries to neighborhoods where access has long been limited.

鈥溙切腣log传媒 Little Rock continues to step up for the neighborhoods,鈥� said Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.. 鈥淭his is just a step in the transformation. We have a journey, but you have to start before you get there.鈥�

The initiative reflects a coordinated push to address food insecurity, and underscores 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock鈥檚 role as a leader in that work.

The City of Little Rock committed $850,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act to support the effort, working alongside 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock and community partners to move the project forward. The University District Development Corporation is leading implementation, operating the mobile market and coordinating outreach in neighborhoods it serves.

鈥淭his initiative reflects years of relationship-building and shared commitment,鈥� said Barrett Allen, director of the University District Partnership. 鈥淏y working together, we can bring resources directly to neighborhoods in ways that are practical and sustainable.鈥�

For 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, the partnership is part of a broader approach to community engagement 鈥� and reflects its mission to serve as a leader in the community by actively partnering to solve real challenges facing the city.

鈥淭his is what strong partnerships look like,鈥� said Christina S. Drale. 鈥淲hen we align our efforts with the city and community organizations, we can create solutions that directly improve quality of life for our neighbors.鈥�

Additional supporters, including Edwards Food Giant, the Little Rock School District, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, the Arkansas Community Foundation, and the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, have helped expand the initiative鈥檚 reach and support its long-term sustainability.

Together, those partners are working to bring resources directly to the neighborhoods that need them the most by removing barriers that prevent residents from accessing fresh produce, dairy, meats, and other essential groceries. As the mobile market begins serving communities across Little Rock, the city and 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock will continue working together to expand access to fresh food and support neighborhoods across the city. To learn more about the Mobile Market, visit .

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University District will use the grant to help fix up four houses that will serve as the first of University District鈥檚 rental program.

鈥淭here are always a lot of unknowns when renovating houses, and some of these houses require substantial rehabilitation,鈥� said Barrett Allen, executive director of University District. 鈥淲e are deeply grateful to Cadence Bank for stepping in to support our affordable housing efforts. Your commitment to our community is inspiring, and we are grateful for your partnership in this important endeavor.鈥�

Located in the heart of Little Rock and anchored by the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock campus, the University District community includes the homes, workplaces, and schools for thousands of families, workers, business owners, teachers, and students. It includes the Broadmoor, Fair Park, Four Corners, Point O Woods, South of Asher, University West, University Park, and War Memorial neighborhoods.

鈥淲e believe in the UDDC鈥檚 mission and are proud to support their efforts to promote economic growth and opportunity in underserved areas for a more equitable and prosperous Little Rock,” said Ty Warren, Northwest regional president at Cadence Bank. “Our donation will help the UDDC continue its important work in the communities we serve and  we are excited to contribute to an organization that focuses on this work.”

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