Demand for food banks hitting record highs
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.
Help provide access to healthy food during the holidays and beyond
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.
Mac McAnally to return home for Hunger Coalition benefit concert
Any trip home for country music singer and songwriter Mac McAnally is special, but this week’s homecoming has extra meaning.
Hunger Coalition, State Farm agents kick off fall food drive
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.
American Heart Association, regional lead promote Grow the Good initiative
The American Heart Association and Jason Martin of Tupelo, executive director for the Tupelo/Lee County Hunger Coalition, have partnered to create awareness for the Grow the Good initiative, an effort to promote SNAP Incentive programs to increase access to fresh, healthy foods.
Area nonprofits highlight local rates of hunger and homelessness, share solutions
At the beginning of 2020, the Tupelo/Lee Hunger Coalition and Tupelo Homeless Task Force were seeing some of their lowest rates of food insecurity and homelessness they’ve seen in years. Then COVID-19 added on new stresses.
‘Staggering’ Need: COVID-19 Has Led To Rising Levels In Food Insecurity Across The US
Before the coronavirus pandemic hit Mississippi earlier this year, Lee County had seen a significant decrease in food insecurity.
YOUR OPINION: Thank you from the Tupelo/Lee County Hunger Coalition
The Tupelo/Lee County Hunger Coalition would like to express its deepest appreciation for the response of this community to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Serving Heart: Food ministry in Verona seeks to serve local food, spiritual needs
A new food bank ministry in Verona plans to feed over 300 households a month until December.
Food Truck Friday Food Drive to benefit local Hunger Coalition
A Food Truck Friday Food Drive to benefit the Tupelo/Lee County Hunger Coalition will be hosted Friday, September 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairpark.