Real people,
Real impact.
We provide economic and physical resources to those in our community experiencing the immediate effects of poverty and homelessness so they can move from crisis to lasting independence.
5,350+
Pantry Visits in 2026
10+
Years Serving AR Communities
78
Children sheltered in 8 months
$1.5 Million
Values of Goods & Services in 2025
5
Core Programs & Services
300+
Medical Clinic Visits
Everyday, there is someone one crisis away from poverty or homelessness.
Together we are creating hope: one donation, one family, one act of kindness at a time
A missed paycheck. An accident or diagnosis with no insurance. And suddenly you have families and children facing food insecurity or homelessness, often for the first time.
We offer a comprehensive set of services all under one roof: medical care, shelter, food access, and case management, all working together under one organization.
An approach designed to create long-term independence.
We began by understanding the immediate needs in front of us as well as the issues affecting vulnerable Arkansans across the state.
After a decade of developing crisis response programs in Conway, we offer a holistic approach to bring families and individuals from crisis to independence.
Data that tells a story.
In our county, the numbers show real lives. One in six children facing food insecurity means missed breakfasts, parents skipping meals, and emptied backpacks for weekend lunches. Rising homelessness and ongoing poverty lead neighbors into shelters, motels, crowded apartments, or cars. Every bar on a chart and dot on a map is a family juggling bills, a single parent working extra shifts, or an elder choosing between medicine and food.Since December 2025
The Storehouse Pantry
Many Hands. One Mission.
Our Mission
We address the immense effects of poverty and homelessness with physical and spiritual resources that alleviate suffering and facilitate long-term transformation.
Many Hands. One Mission.
Our Vision
We envision a resilient Conway where no family faces absolute crisis isolated, and every neighborhood has active resources to protect, stabilize, and rebuild vulnerable lives.
Tour the Facilities!
965+
People Received Case Management services in 2025
11,212+
Storehouse pantry visits in 2025
A Decade of Compassion
& Impact Inside
Arkansas Communities
Where We’ve Been
2014: Founded2020: COVID2025: the refugeIn response to the Vilonia tornadoes the Conway Ministry Center was born.
Launched the city’s only daily meals services for families and individuals in need.
Opened The Refuge: A Family & Medical Respite Shelter
Where We’re Headed
2026: EXPANSION2028: ADDITON2030: funded Every day, we have the privilege of walking alongside individuals and families in our community who are facing difficult circumstances. Along the way, we witness incredible moments of hope, generosity, and
lives being changed because of people like you.
Increase medical clinic hours and availability from one day to three days a week.
We would like to add on additional financial literacy programming. .
We would like to have 2 years of programming and services completely funded.
Executive Leadership Team
Our dedicated staff and leadership team help strengthen our
internal operations, support our team, and lead us forward as
we prepare for the next season of growth at
Conway Ministry Center and The Refuge.
Sarah Wilson
Executive Director
Sarah Wilson leads the organization’s mission, staff, programs, finances, and community partnerships in alignment with our spiritual values.
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Contact Sarah
(501) 697-6777
sarah@ministrycenter.org
Princess Johnson
Director of Operations
At our 225 E. Robinson campus, Johnson will help us strengthen our internal operations, support our team, ensuring that programs are properly supported during the daily operations.
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Contact Princess
(501) 358-6098
princess@ministrycenter.org
Jarett Wilson
Refuge Shelter Manager
With a vision for building something meaningful, Jarett ensures that all operations of our family & medical respite shelter run smoothly.
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Contact Jarett
(501) 358-3402
jarett@ministrycenter.org
We are so grateful for our community.
Your generosity helps provide programs, services, and shelter for those seeking help and support during life’s toughest moments.
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Hope is alive in our community because ordinary people continue saying "yes" to extraordinary acts of compassion.
—Sarah Wilson, Executive Director