Families with babies and young children in Batesville and Independence County can get free baby supplies at the Hope Lutheran Baby Pantry in Batesville on Monday, November 9, and connect with important community resources at the Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry.
The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 2415 East Main Street in Batesville.
Important: Doors close promptly at 6:45 p.m., so families should arrive early to complete registration and check-in.
Free Baby Supplies Available for Families
Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry will offer families a variety of essential baby care items, including:
- Baby formula
- Diapers
- Pull-Ups
- Baby wipes
- Baby cereal
- Baby food
- Free children’s books in English and Spanish
The free books are available for children of all ages. Supplies are provided through the pantry’s community outreach ministry and are subject to availability.
Registration Requirements
New families: Families attending for the first time should bring a birth certificate for each child under age 5 to complete registration.
Registered families: Families who have previously registered should bring a photo ID for check-in.
Doors Close Promptly at 6:45 p.m.
Although the pantry operates from 5 to 7 p.m., doors will close at 6:45 p.m. Families planning to attend should arrive before then.
Additional Community Resources
Families can also visit a Community Resource Table to learn about other help available in the Batesville area, including:
- Free medical care services
- Local food pantries
- Community meal programs
Event information is also being shared in Spanish to help reach more families, and children’s books will be available in both English and Spanish.
Event Information
- Event: Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry and Baby Pantry
- Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
- Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
- Important: Doors close promptly at 6:45 p.m.
- Location: Hope Lutheran Church, 2415 E. Main Street, Batesville, Arkansas 72501
- Available supplies: Baby formula, diapers, Pull-Ups, baby wipes, baby cereal, baby food and free children’s books
- New families: Bring a birth certificate for each child under age 5
- Registered families: Bring a photo ID for check-in
- Community resources: Information on free medical care, local food pantries and community meal programs
- Contact: Dawn Vaughan, 870-793-3078 (please leave a message and someone will return your call)
- Email: Hopelutheranfamilylifepantry@outlook.com
Helping Families Throughout Independence County
Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry continues its mission of supporting families with young children by providing essential baby supplies and connecting parents and caregivers with community resources. The ministry relies on community support and volunteers to meet the needs of families throughout the Batesville area.
Despensa Familiar y Despensa para Bebés de Hope Lutheran
Lunes, 9 de noviembre de 2026
La Despensa Familiar y Despensa para Bebés de Hope Lutheran invita a las familias de Batesville y las comunidades cercanas a recibir artículos esenciales para bebés y niños pequeños.
- Horario: 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
- Importante: Las puertas cerrarán puntualmente a las 6:45 p.m.
- Lugar: Iglesia Luterana Hope, 2415 E. Main Street, Batesville, Arkansas 72501
Artículos disponibles:
- Fórmula para bebés
- Pañales
- Pull-Ups
- Toallitas húmedas para bebés
- Cereal para bebés
- Comida para bebés
- Libros gratis en inglés y español para niños de todas las edades
Familias nuevas: Deben presentar un certificado de nacimiento de cada niño menor de 5 años para registrarse.
Familias registradas: Deben presentar una identificación con foto al llegar.
Recursos comunitarios: Información sobre servicios médicos gratuitos, despensas de alimentos locales y programas de comidas comunitarias.
Preguntas: 870-793-3078. Por favor, deje un mensaje y le devolveremos la llamada. ¡Esperamos poder servir a su familia!
SOURCE: Hope Lutheran Family Life Pantry
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