News & Updates
Free Afterschool Meals Available for Local Kids & Teens
September 14, 2026 | News
Hunger doesn’t end when the school day does. Through the Child and Adult Care Food Program, kids and teens ages 6–18 can receive a free dinner or snack at 13 BGCBC locations across Rogers, Lowell and Springdale, with no application required.
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County, Mint for More, & Rogers Public Schools Partner to Expand Dental Care Access for Local Kids
September 14, 2026 | News
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County, Mint for More and Rogers Public Schools are teaming up to help remove barriers to dental care for local kids. With support from Delta Dental, the yearlong initiative aims to connect 200 children with free dental exams, X-rays, cleanings and fluoride treatments, with BGCBC also providing transportation to and from the clinic.
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County Expands into Springdale for the First Time With Two New School-Based Sites
August 25, 2026 | News
For the first time, Boys & Girls Club programming is coming to Springdale! Through a new partnership with Springdale Public Schools, BGCBC has opened school-based Club sites at Bayyari and George Elementary, bringing academic support, STEM, healthy habits, mentorship and more to approximately 150 local students.
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded Pea Ridge Teen Center
August 24, 2026 | News
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County is celebrating the newly expanded Pea Ridge Teen Center, increasing capacity from 15 to 50 teens at a time. The expanded space creates more opportunities for local teens to connect, grow and take part in programs focused on leadership, workforce readiness, technology, healthy lifestyles and more.
Holden Headed to Nationals-Named Southwest Youth of the Year
May 18, 2026 | News
Big news for Boys & Girls Club of Benton County! Holden J. has officially been named the 2026 Southwest Youth of the Year and is headed to New York City this October to compete for the national title.
Watch his acceptance speech and help us celebrate this incredible moment for Holden and our entire Benton County community.
Hunger is a Year-Round Issue: Summer Meals Press Release
March 23, 2026 | News
This coming Summer, children can enjoy Breakfast and Lunch at no charge at the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a federally funded nutrition program open to all kids aged 6-18 years. No applications are necessary to receive a meal and all children and teens are welcome.
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From Club Kid to State Leader: Benton County Teen Named Arkansas Youth of the Year
March 23, 2026 | News
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County proudly announces that Holden J., a senior at Gravette High School and longtime member of the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County, has been named the 2026 Arkansas State Youth of the Year.
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County Invites Community to First Annual Egg Hunt
March 23, 2026 | News
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County will host its first annual Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the HLM Athletics Activity Center (1207 NW Leopard Lane, Bentonville). The event is open to the public and families across Northwest Arkansas are invited to attend.
Hunger is a Year-Round Issue: After School Meals Press Release
September 18, 2025 | News
This school year, the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County is providing free afterschool meals and snacks to all kids ages 6–18 through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). No applications are required, and meals are available at multiple Rogers and Lowell Club locations. Every child deserves healthy food, support, and a safe place to thrive.
Sharpie & Paper Mate Partner With Boys & Girls Club of Benton County for Back to School Pep Rally
September 15, 2025 | News
Club members at the Bentonville Club will celebrate the new school year with Sharpie® and Paper Mate® at a Back to School Pep Rally, part of the Let’s Get Creative campaign supporting arts and education.
K-MAC Enterprises Celebrates Local Nonprofits Awarded Grants Through Taco Bell Foundation's Record $28 Million Investment
August 12, 2025 | News
Arkansas-based K-MAC Enterprises awarded more than $300,000 in community grants to support eight nonprofit organizations in Arkansas, including six Boys & Girls Clubs.
Gatorade Arkansas Player of the Year Awards Boys & Girls Club of Benton County Grant Through Gatorade
August 12, 2025 | News
Bentonville High School graduate and Gatorade Arkansas Boys Track & Field Player of the Year, Matthew Shelly, awarded Boys & Girls Club of Benton County with a $1,000 grant to help accomplish our mission of enabling all youth to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County Joins National BGCA Campaign
July 1, 2025 | News
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County is proud to bring a powerful national message home to Northwest Arkansas as it joins the new America Needs Club Kids campaign. Launched by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the campaign highlights a vital truth: the future of America depends on how we invest in kids today; and nowhere is that clearer than here in Benton County.
Free Summer Meals for 2025
April 30, 2025 | News
This coming Summer, children can enjoy Breakfast and Lunch at no charge at the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County through the Summer Food Service Program. (SFSP), a federally funded nutrition program open to all kids aged 6-18 years. No applications are necessary to receive a meal and all children and teens are welcome.
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Zoey Hinojosa of Boys & Girls Club of Benton County Wins Arkansas State Youth of the Year
April 18, 2025 | News
The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County is proud to announce that Zoey Hinojosa, a 16-year-old junior at Pea Ridge High School and member of the Pea Ridge Club, has been named the 2025 Arkansas Youth of the Year. Zoey is the first state winner to come from the Pea Ridge Club, and her win marks the second consecutive state title for the Boys & Girls Club of Benton County.
Ted Fox Honored as Arkansas Board Member of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs
March 27, 2025 | News
The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County proudly announces that Ted Fox has been named the Arkansas Board Member of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs. This esteemed recognition highlights Fox's unwavering dedication and significant contributions to youth development in the state.
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County Announces Cheryl Hatfield as New Chief Executive Officer
March 12, 2025 | News
The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County is pleased to announce the appointment of Cheryl Hatfield as its new Chief Executive Officer. Cheryl brings a wealth of experience in leadership, strategic growth, and community impact, positioning the organization for an exciting new chapter of expansion
and success.
Round Up at ROSS DRESS FOR LESS® to Help Local Kids Thrive in Benton County
February 7, 2025 | News
Every year, more than three million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs across the country. To show their continued support in preparing today’s youth for a brighter tomorrow, Ross Stores, Inc. is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the 11th annual three-week in-Store “Help Local Kids Thrive” fundraiser. Beginning February 8 through March 2, customers in Northwest Arkansas can donate to Boys and Girls Club of Benton County during checkout at their local Ross Dress for Less (“Ross”) Stores.
Sharpie and Paper Mate Hosts Falloween: Let's Get Creative! Press Release
October 28, 2024 | News
The Boys & Girls Club of Benton County, in partnership with Sharpie and Paper Mate, is thrilled to present Falloween: Let’s Get Creative! This Halloween-inspired event, hosted at the Bentonville Club on Tuesday, October 29, combines the joy of art with the Halloween spirit, all thanks to a three-year, $1 million partnership between Newell Brands’ Sharpie and Paper Mate and Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide.
Panda Cares Center of Hope Grand Opening Celebration
October 10, 2024 | News
We are committed to our community and to our youth's academic success! As part of that commitment, we are excited to open our newest space at our Rogers Club - the Panda Cares Center of Hope - a dedicated room for our Club members to further their learning outside of the classroom and have fun while doing it! Thanks to Panda Cares and our local Panda Express!
2023 Year in Review
December 20, 2023 | News
What a year 2023 has been! Watch our recap video and know we can't wait for what 2024 brings!