Food insecurity is defined as limited or uncertain access to an adequate amount of healthy food due to economic or social conditions.  Arkansas remains the second worst in the nation for people's overall access to healthy food.  With the economy improving, people are still having trouble affording a trip to the grocery store.  Even though unemployment is at a lower level in Arkiansas, these are low-level jobs and people who are on SNAP, or what used to be called food stamps, are still struggling.  The children in these families qualify for discounted or free lunches at school, if school is in session.  The Sacred Heart of Jesus Food Basket Program is one answer to that problem.  A special collection will be taken up the last week-end of October (Oct 30-31) to cover the expenses of this program for twelve months.  Please be generous.  Remember, Deacon B.J. Bowen stated he had never seen a Brinks Armored Truck in a funeral procession.  The only way to take riches to heaven is to share what we have with others, who will someday meet us there.  Any questions can be directed to Sheila Harrison, 501-922-1767, or Ed Keearns, 501-922-3832.