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Mt. Vernon - Resources

Mt. Vernon - Resources


This section contains community resources for the city of Mt. Vernon, AR.





Open Wednesday and Friday from 7:00 am - 11:00 am
Breakfast will be served at 8:00 am.

Blessing Box: Available 24/7
"Take what you need. Leave what you can."



LIFE CONNECTIONS - BLESSING BOX



FOR SHELTER DURING THE EVENT OF A NATURAL DISASTER



COMMUNITY SHELTERS AND SAFE ROOMS


For information about the Faulkner County Government shelter located behind the OEM office (57 Acklin Gap Rd, Conway), please contact:

oem@faulknercountyar.gov | 501-450-4935


Faulkner County is committed to providing safe shelters for residents during severe weather events, including tornadoes and other hazardous conditions. Below is an overview of the locations, rules, and procedures for accessing community shelters and safe rooms throughout the county. We encourage all residents to familiarize themselves with the nearest shelter and the guidelines for safe use.

If you would like to view public storm shelter locations or tornado siren locations, you can access them on the Faulkner County Interactive Map linked here: Faulkner County Interactive Map.


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Christmas & New Year's Closures

The Faulkner-Van Buren Regional Library System will be closed in observance of the following holidays:


Christmas 2025:

Early closure at 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 23
Closed Wednesday, December 24 and will reopen Monday, December 29


New Year’s 2026:

Early closure at 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 30
Closed Wednesday, December 31 through Thursday, January 1


*Early closures are for Conway branch only