Desoto County emergency food pantries
Low to moderate income families in Desoto County can turn to a network of free food bank and pantries for assistance. There are a number of charities that distribute items to the needy. There is help for families facing an emergency as well as longer term food assistance programs for people in poverty.
When applying, income conditions are in place, and each pantry will only have a limited number of goods. What residents may find from a local church or non-profit in Desoto County includes free boxes of food, clothing, Christmas meals, and more. Some non-profits also have clothing and applications to public aid.
The main centers are below. Each is open limited hours. Some of the pantries will also offer limited financial support which can cover other expenses, and this will be in addition to the food items.
HeartLand Hands Address: 385 Stateline Road West Southaven, MS, 38671 Main phone number is (662) 280-5365 This location helps hundreds of families per year that are living in poverty. Groceries, hot meals, free food, and referrals are available.
Hope Ministries Food Pantry 110 N Robinson Senatobia, Mississippi 38668 662-562-4673
First Baptist Church Food Bank 2650 Hwy 301 N Lake Cormorant, MS 38641 Main phone - 901.833.2154 A soup kitchen is also on site for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals or gifts for children too.
Hernando / Nesbit Interfaith Council on Poverty Location is 499 East Commerce Street Hernando, MS 38632 Telephone - (662) 429-5789 Many churches partner together as part of this network. They offer free food, such as canned goods, fruits, free baby formula, and more to the working poor and seniors. The pantry can be used at most one time per month.
Olive Branch Community Emergency Food Ministry 10947 Highway 178 Olive Branch, Mississippi 38654 (662) 895-2913 Emergency food boxes are available for residents of the immediate region.
American Red Cross, Mid-south Chapter in Southhaven Main address is 1400 Central Avenue Southaven, Mississippi 38672 (662) 342-6004 Can help the suffering in Desoto County. They also offer food, meals, and water during a disaster.
Catholic Social Services Sacred Heart Southern Missions Ministry 6050 Highway 161 North Walls, MS 38680 Main phone - (662) 781-1360 Various social services are run. There is money for financial aid. Other support include a free food pantry and clothing from a store. Vouchers can be used for groceries, and the staff can help families in poverty apply for SNAP food stamps or USDA program.
Another church based location is at 6144 Highway 161 North, Walls, MS 38680. Call (662) 781-1472 for hours.
Sacred Heart Southern Mission 6144 Hwy 161 N Walls, Mississippi 38680 Call 662.342.3180 Volunteers from the church offer referrals. Clothing, a hot meal, snacks, and free food are disbursed.
Interfaith Council on Poverty Food Pantry Address is 1455 McIngvale Road Hernando, MS 38632 662-429-5789 Programs include free food, groceries, clothing, and a local home delivery service for senior citizens.
First Baptist Church Food Pantry Coldwater, MS 38618 Main phone 662.622.7901
Heartland Church Food Bank Main address is 385 Stateline R Southaven, MS 38672 Groceries and other support is provided.
Samaritans Food Pantry Location - 2600 Goodman Road Horn Lake, Mississippi 38637 662-393-6439 Call the charity when facing a crisis. Food, financial help, and even basic medical check ups are on site.
Additional pantries operate in Desoto County. There are also government run programs such as food stamps or surplus USDA commodities. For more information on these and more, such as Meals on Wheels for seniors, call 901-527-0841.
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