Fighting Hunger.
Feeding Hope.

Mississippi Food Network (MFN) has been feeding Mississippians since 1984. MFN distributes more than 2.3 million pounds of food and feeds more than 163,00 every month — or a total of 1.96 million people per year. MFN takes donations from multiple sources, and distributes food and goods through 430 member agencies. They, in turn, distribute to recipients in their own communities.

• Every $1 donated provides six meals to hungry Mississippians, and 95 cents of every dollar goes to our programs.
• MFN, a member of Feeding America, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donations are tax-deductible.

Vision

A Hunger-Free Mississippi.

Mission

Mississippi Food Network changes lives by fighting hunger today and feeding hope for a healthier tomorrow.

Values

• Stewardship – we will be accountable to all through the efficient and responsible use of resources.
• Teamwork – We will foster cooperation and a sense of empowerment amongst our diverse staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Innovation – We will continually seek to provide excellent service through the development of new and improved methods to reduce hunger.
• Empathy, Passion, Empowerment – We encourage and support the best in ourselves and those we serve and provide opportunities for everyone to participate in fulfilling our mission.

Guiding Principles

• We believe in engaging communities and involving those we serve in finding solutions to eliminate hunger and food insecurity.
• We believe the root causes of hunger must be addressed to realize our long-term goal of eliminating hunger.
• We believe collaboration and partnerships – internally and externally – are essential to fulfilling our mission.
• We recognize the dignity of all people and believe food is an essential right.
• We believe hunger can be eliminated.

Our Commitment to Team and Community

Mississippi Food Network is committed to serving neighbors across our state with dignity, compassion, and respect. Across our 56-county service area, we work to create a welcoming environment for the people who turn to us for help, the staff and volunteers who make our work possible, and the partner agencies and community organizations that help us reach families every day.

Our mission is strongest when it reflects the communities we serve. We value the experiences, perspectives, and needs of our neighbors and believe that food assistance should be provided with care, fairness, and understanding. Through our programs, partnerships, and outreach, we strive to ensure that food and essential resources are accessible to individuals and families facing hunger across Mississippi. This commitment is part of how we live our mission: fighting hunger today and feeding hope for a healthier tomorrow.

Our Service Commitment

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Mississippi Food Network provides services without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected status.