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History

History. 1981 – founded by MIFA 1988 – independent agency; member of 9,000,000 pounds distributed in 2008 Disaster relief agency Member of the Safety Net Collaborative. Hunger in the Mid-South. For Emergency Food Programs: 148,000 people yearly 20,500 people weekly 32% children

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History

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  1. History • 1981 – founded by MIFA • 1988 – independent agency; member of • 9,000,000 pounds distributed in 2008 • Disaster relief agency • Member of the Safety Net Collaborative

  2. Hunger in the Mid-South For Emergency Food Programs: • 148,000 people yearly • 20,500 people weekly • 32% children • 11% elderly • 29% include at least one working adult • 42% must choose “heat or eat” • 74% are food insecure (not sure where their next meal is coming from) 2006 Statistics

  3. Programs • Warehouse Distribution 215 Agencies With 310 Feeding Programs 31 Counties West TN North MS East AR Pantry

  4. Programs • Prepared & Perishable Foods • Fresh Produce

  5. Programs • Kids Cafe 4 locations

  6. Programs • Food For Kids BackPack Program 11 locations

  7. Food Sources

  8. Funding Sources

  9. Member Agencies

  10. Thank You for helping us Feed the Need!

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