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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: 186,500 different people yearly 21,000 different people weekly 31% children 10% elderly
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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: • 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 208 Agencies with 323 Programs Pantry
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 Mobile Pantry
Programs • Kids Cafe
Programs • Food For Kids BackPack Program
How you can help • Donate funds • Donate food • Donate time
Thank You for helping us Feed the Need!