The Supplemental Food Assistance Program, or SNAP, will be suspended Nov. 1 with no guarantee for Mississippians when benefits will restart amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
The following is a list of organizations in Jackson and the greater metro area that are offering emergency food assistance. Call ahead to check the status of the food assistance offerings, as many pantries only provide service while supplies last.
On Monday, Nov. 3, Converge, a nonprofit that disburses federal funding for reproductive health services and family planning in Mississippi, is offering a pop-up for infant formula and diapers at the Jackson Medical Mall at 350 West Woodrow Wilson Ave at Suite 459 on the first floor.
The pop-up will run from 12 to 6 p.m. while supplies last with a limit of one can of formula per person. Registration is encouraged, and you can call 601-355-6915 with questions.
This is not a comprehensive list and will be updated as we learn more.
Jackson food assistance
Basket Food Pantry785 North President Street, Jackson, MS 39201Phone: 214-679-8846Hours: Wednesday at 10 a.m. Each person can get a box twice a month (while resources last). You are encouraged to come early and bring your ID. Food items vary.
Good Samaritan Center, Inc. 114 Millsaps Ave Jackson MS 39202Phone: 601-355-6276 Hours: With SNAP suspended, this program is making arrangements to be able to see additional clients and is asking people seeking assistance to call them on Monday, Nov. 3.
Jackson Resource Center1129 Langley Avenue, Jackson, MS 39204Phone: 769-218-0008Hours: Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Lunch, 11:30 to 12:30 and Dinner from 4 to 5 p.m.
The Salvation Army Jackson Corps Food Pantry110 Presto Lane, Jackson, MSPhone: 1-800-725-2769Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Assistance is limited to once every 90 days.
Stewpot Community Services1100 W. Capital Street, Jackson, MS 39203Phone: 601-490-8411Hours: Free lunch Monday through Saturday from 12 to 1 p.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Food bags will be available to Hinds County residents with an appointment.
Turning Point Mission Center1814 Shady Lane Drive, Jackson, MS 39204Phone: 601-372-1080Hours: Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.
Voice of Calvary Ministries1750 Ellis Avenue, Jackson, MS 39204Phone: 601-371-1427Hours: Last Tuesday of every month starting at 8:30 a.m. while supplies last.
We Will Go Ministries806 N. Farish Street, Jackson, MS 39202Phone: 601-398-2410Hours: Call to make an appointment for pick-up.
Wells United Methodist Church Pantry2019 Bailey Avenue, Jackson, MS 39213Phone: 601-353-0658Hours: Every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. Food varies, but may include fresh, nonperishable and frozen food.
Greater metro area food assistance
The Care Center103 F. Marshall Rd., Brandon, MS 39047Phone: 601-829-3501Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Call to schedule an appointment.
Cornerstone Church Food Pantry1950 Hwy 80 E, Pearl, MS 39208Phone: 601-420-4840Hours: Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Crossgates Baptist Church Food Pantry8 Crosswoods Rd, Brandon, MS 39042Phone: 601-825-2561Hours: Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ever Reaching Community Outreach306 Brooks Ave, Pelahatchie, MS 39145Phone: 601-665-5720Hours: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Ridgeland Church Food Pantry302 W Jackson St., Ridgeland, MS 39157Phone: 601-856-6139Hours: Monday from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Mississippi Urban League/UMMC EversCare ClinicJackson Medical Mall, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MSPhone: 601-815-3535Hours: Third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. until supplies run out.
Overflow Food Pantry222 Railroad Avenue East, Magee, MS 39111Phone: (601) 849-6407Hours: Third Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rials Creek Church Food Pantry185 Rials Creek Road, Mendenhall, MS 39114Phone: (601) 382-8593 or (601) 382-3106Hours: Second Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Trace Ridge Baptist Church Food Pantry238 Lake Harbour Dr, Ridgeland MS 39157Phone: 601-856-2529Hours: First Tuesday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. and third Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m.
Additional resources
The Mississippi Food Network has an assistance map of Jackson-area and statewide food pantries that offer emergency food assistance. Click here to view the map. You can also call 601-353-7286 or e-mail [email protected] for help.
The Community Foundation of Mississippi has a list on their website of a sampling of local food resources and is asking residents to email or call them if they know of additional resources. Click here to view the Community Foundation’s list.
GRITS, Inc., is compiling resources that they have verified on their Facebook page.
Statewide resources
Mississippi DeltaPlan A, a brick-and-mortar and mobile health clinic that serves the Mississippi Delta, will distribute free diapers and formula on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Louise Community Clinic. The clinic is located at 1454 Main St.
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