Pine Belt Multi Purpose Community Action Agency Inc.

Pine Belt Multi Purpose Community Action Agency Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Jonesboro, Louisiana, with a primary focus on providing comprehensive support services to low-income communities. Registered in SAM.gov since 2008, the organization specializes in delivering early childhood education, family support, and community development programs. The agency has demonstrated a consistent commitment to addressing poverty-related challenges through various federal grant mechanisms, primarily working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families.

Through its federal grant awards, Pine Belt Multi Purpose Community Action Agency Inc. has engaged in a diverse range of community support initiatives. Its most significant award is a $724,043 five-year Head Start program grant effective December 2024, which provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to low-income pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. The organization has also received sub-awards from the Louisiana Workforce Commission for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) programs, focusing on youth development, employment training, and poverty reduction strategies. Additionally, it has participated in food and nutrition programs for Louisiana children through sub-awards from the Louisiana Department of Administration. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency received CARES Act funding to provide emergency assistance, including rental support, food distribution, medical assistance, childcare support, and employment training for dislocated workers. These grants demonstrate the organization's multifaceted approach to community support, targeting education, economic development, nutrition, and emergency services for low-income populations.