History 1981 – founded by MIFA 1988 – independent agency; member of 223 million pounds in 28 years 10.2 million pounds in 2009
Hunger in the Mid-South For Emergency Food Programs: For Emergency Food Programs: 186,500 different people yearly 21,000 different people weekly 31% children 10% elderly 27% of households include at least one working adult 15% are homeless 75% are food insecure
Programs Warehouse Distribution Pantry 208 Agencies with 323 Programs
Service Area 31 Counties
Who do we serve? 208 Agencies with 323 feeding programs: –40% Food Pantries –17% Youth Programs –8% Residential Programs –6% Shelters –6% Drug Rehabilitation –5% Soup Kitchens –4% Day Care –4% Group Homes –2% Senior Programs
Programs Programs Mobile Pantry
Programs Programs Kids Cafe
Programs Programs Food For Kids BackPack Program
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