LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Rice Depot gave thanks to supporters two days early, on Nov. 22, with a luncheon at Embassy Suites.
Rice Depot also paid tribute to two individuals and one company for the work they’ve done on behalf of the nonprofit. The organization distributed more than 8 million pounds of food to more than 400,000 needy Arkansans last year.
Kye Masino of Hot Springs was given the Volunteer of the Year award for founding KYEYAC International, an organization created and run by kids. Earlier this year, Kye, 13, selected the Rice Depot as his charity and raised more than $30,000 for its Food for Kids program.
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel received the Allison Stroud Humanitarian Award for his work to feed the poor. This year, McDaniel’s office gave the Rice Depot $140,000 from a settlement with Dannon Co.
Arvest Bank was named the Outstanding Corporate Citizen for its longtime support of the Rice Depot.
Guests at the luncheon dined on an Arkansas inspired menu of grilled chicken, broccoli, carrots and - of course - rice.
High Profile, Pages 38 on 12/04/2011