Now that we are living a more normalized daily life, feeling less stressed about contracting COVID-19, we would like to believe that many of the negative impacts from it have evaporated. However, that would be far from the truth.
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We connect people to food pantries in their area and connect service organizations with the resources they need.
We educate the community about the deep impact of food insecurity and bring awareness to local programs.
We advocate for better resources, funding, and connections with local and state level leaders.
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Now that we are living a more normalized daily life, feeling less stressed about contracting COVID-19, we would like to believe that many of the negative impacts from it have evaporated. However, that would be far from the truth.
The holidays are a time for giving thanks and spending time with loved ones. Unfortunately, many Mississippians will struggle with hunger this holiday season. One in five Mississippians and one in four Mississippi children are hungry.
Any trip home for country music singer and songwriter Mac McAnally is special, but this week’s homecoming has extra meaning.
One in five Lee County residents is food insecure. This month, the Hunger Coalition of Northeast Mississippi and a group of local insurance agents is working to change that.
