On December 5th, Mississippi Food Network recognized several organizations and individuals for their exceptional contributions to our efforts in ending hunger in Mississippi. These organizations have helped in our mission of changing lives by fighting hunger today and feeding hope for a healthier tomorrow. Inductees into the Feeding Hope Hall of Fame for 2023 include […]
Tag: event
Tag: event
12th Annual Turkey Drive 16
The 12th annual WAPT Turkey Drive 16 will take place on November 16th from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at participating Kroger’s across the Jackson metropolitan area including: If you would like to volunteer please visit the volunteer page on our website: Mississippi Food Network (msfoodnetvolunteers.org) If you are unable to support in person, please […]
Alcorn State Mobile Pantry
On Thursday, September 21, Alcorn State University held its first mobile pantry event. Alcorn State University is located in Claiborne County, which has just over 8,500 residents based on recent census estimates. Claiborne Counties food insecurity rate is 19.2 percent which is 9 percent higher than the country average and 3 percent higher than the […]
Moonlight Market 2023
Moonlight Market took place on September 14th, 2023, to raise funds and support the Mississippi Food Network. This marked the 7th annual Moonlight Market and was hosted at the Mississippi Farmers Market in Jackson. The event started at 6 PM, as attendees flowed into the building, ready for a delicious meal prepared by Chef Nick […]