News & Updates

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!