OUR OPINION: Food insecurity initiative gets boost with director
Ongoing efforts to address food insecurity in Tupelo and Lee County have taken a significant step forward as of late, a sure sign that progress is on the mind of all those working toward this beneficial initiative.
United Way hires new coordinator to oversee Hunger Coalition
Jason Martin is focused on ending food insecurity in Lee County now more than ever.
OUR OPINION: Collaborative approach strong way to fight hunger
A broad-based coalition took another step last week in its efforts to fight hunger in Lee County.
Hunger Coalition discusses plan to coordinate local agencies
Two days ago, CREATE President Mike Clayborne received a call from The Salvation Army that there was an excess of 400 pounds of crab meat that needed to be distributed quickly.
Hunger Coalition seeks to increase collaboration
A local coalition dedicated to fighting hunger in Lee County has identified a need for increased communication and stronger centralization among local food banks and aid agencies.
OUR OPINION: Coalition seeks to tackle serious issue of hunger
The thought that some residents in our communities across Northeast Mississippi won’t have enough to eat today is a troubling reality that seems completely distant to our way of life.
Local coalition formed to address hunger
In the face of hunger, it’s all hands on deck. A coalition of local non-profits and food banks have determined to band together, share information and seek to marshal greater resources to alleviate the persistent and pressing problem that many member of the community often do not have enough to eat.