River Valley Food 4 Kids has spent over a decade making sure kids across the Arkansas River Valley have enough to eat — even when school is out and the weekend cafeteria doors are closed. But hunger doesn't take a break, and neither do we.

This August, we're teaming up with Renew College Ministry to bring you Pie Against Hunger, a friendly, sweet competition where local leaders have volunteered to risk their dignity for a great cause.

Here's how it works:

Pick your favorite candidate from the list below.
Donate any amount toward their total.
Share your donation on Social Media to get friends and neighbors involved.
Whoever raises the most by August 20 gets the pie!
Join us at the ATU Hindsman Bell Tower on August 20, 12–2 p.m., to watch it happen live!

Meet your candidates:

Mayor Fred Teague — City of Russellville
Chief David Ewing — Russellville Police Department
Judge Ben Cross — Pope County Judge
Judge Deidre Luker — State District Judge, Eighth Judicial District
Judge-Elect Bob Veach — Circuit Judge, Fifth Judicial District
Dr. Russell Jones — President, Arkansas Tech University
Cass Capen-Housley — Arkansas Tech University
Pete Kelly — Arkansas Tech University
Dr. Megan Selman — Russellville Chamber of Commerce
Stacey Daughtrey — Dardanelle Area Chamber of Commerce
Rashad Woods — Dardanelle City Council
Danielle Housenick - Mainstreet Russellville

. . . and more!

Every dollar raised stays right here in the River Valley, going directly toward food assistance for local kids. So give often, give generously, and help us send someone home with whipped cream in their ears.

Pie Against Hunger 2026

Your dollars decide which local VIP gets pied!