The Hunger Crisis - Mississippi Food Network

The Hunger Problem

Together, We Can End Hunger in Mississippi

Every day, thousands of Mississippi families face difficult choices between buying food, paying bills, filling prescriptions, or covering other basic necessities. While progress has been made, hunger remains a critical challenge in communities across our state.

Children need nutritious meals to learn and grow. Seniors deserve reliable access to healthy food. Families should never have to wonder where their next meal will come from.

At Mississippi Food Network, we believe that no one should face hunger alone.

As the state’s largest food bank, Mississippi Food Network serves 56 counties through a network of more than 430 partner agencies, including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and community organizations. Together, we work to ensure that food reaches individuals and families who need it most, regardless of where they live.

In 2025, Mississippi Food Network helped provide more than 21.4 million meals to neighbors across our service area. Every meal distributed represents hope, stability, and the support of a community that cares.

But there is still more work to do.

Many of our neighbors continue to struggle with food insecurity, and the need remains especially high among children, seniors, and working families. By partnering with Mississippi Food Network, you can help ensure that nutritious food reaches people facing hunger today while building stronger communities for tomorrow.

Together, we can create a Mississippi where every family has access to the food they need to thrive. Join us in the fight against hunger. Your support helps turn compassion into action and meals into stability.

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Help End Hunger

Every $10 you give provides 50 meals for our hungry neighbors.

Who makes deposits in a Food Bank?

Where does the food go?

  • Food Pantries
  • Youth Programs
  • Soup Kitchens
  • Senior Citizen Programs
  • Daycare Centers
  • Shelter Programs
  • Human Service Programs
  • Disaster Programs

Find Food

Search by ZIP Code

Help End Hunger

Every $10 you give provides 50 meals for our hungry neighbors.