Nonprofit food bank fighting hunger across the state

A statewide nonprofit food bank is working to fight hunger amid the government shutdown and a pause in SNAP benefits for the month of November.

Extra Table is putting out a call for financial support. The organization serves nine to ten food pantries on the Mississippi Gulf Coast alone and spends $95,000 a month statewide.

The organization is prepping for its Holiday Bird campaign which is an effort to donate 9,000 whole chickens to food pantries across Mississippi.

To donate and help feed families impacted by the government shut down text ‘FEEDMS’ to 44321.

To support the bird campaign, text ‘3BIRDS’ to 44321.

You can also find other ways to help by visiting their website here.