As firefighters work to put out the flames from the Canal Road fire, locals are working to make sure first responders are taken care of. This morning, more than 70 meals from Waffle House, numerous bottles of water, and other…
As of now, around $10,000 has been raised to help feed our local health care heroes. Elite Screen Printing in Gulfport has been selling t-shirts that ‘salute our health care and front line heroes.’ One hundred percent of the proceeds…
Starbucks is extending its offer of free coffee to first responders and front line health care workers. The offer is now good across the U.S. and Canada through May 31st. Since announcing the offer on March 25th, Starbucks says its…
For those senior citizens in Gulfport who can’t buy groceries to cook proper meals at this time, help is on the way with free meals being delivered to your doorstep. Thanks to the Extra Tables organization in Hattiesburg, the ‘Extend…
Our hospitals across the Coast continue to work tirelessly to treat those with COVID-19 and those with other illnesses. Today in Gulfport, three teams of people joined forces to make sure their heroic work is recognized. We’ve seen stories of…
One local company is getting creative and giving back to our health care heroes. Sadie Jane’s has been operating their business in Gulfport for over a decade. Just like most other small businesses, they took a big hit when the…
The Orange Grove Lions Club is hosting a lunch for the health care works at Garden Park Hospital. The ‘Salute to our Heroes’ lunch event will take place at Garden Park Hospital Emergency and ICU wards on April 22, 2020.…
BILOXI, Miss. — In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, May 5, as a token…
We’ve brought you many stories of individuals and organizations helping to feed those in need since the COVID-19 outbreak began. But now, first responders are taking time out of their busy schedules to do what they do best and lend…
A Biloxi church congregation put on their PPE and spent their Saturday morning helping others in their local area. Members of Abundant Life Church in Biloxi helped to pack meals and direct traffic up and down Rodenberg Avenue as a…
Hallmark is giving away two million thank you cards. The greeting card company says it's a way to help people share their appreciation of the heroes in their lives. Hallmark has a form on it's website where people can request…
Some kids across the country are about to get a big surprise, Toys for Tots announcing plans to donate two-million toys to families in need. The non-profit is known for giving presents away during the holidays but Toys for Tots'…
Saturday April 18th, 2020, the Abundant Life Church will be hosting a food giveaway. The mobile food truck will be located at 172 Rodenburg Avenue in Biloxi. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to noon. There is a one…
In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, for some residents on the Coast, food insecurities are becoming a growing concern. With many people throughout the world worrying about contracting Coronavirus, some families here on the Coast are worrying about where their…
Many local businesses are starting to find creative ways to honor the class of 2020 and one Long Beach shop has come up with a colorful way to do just that. Lois’ Flower Shop has been hard at work designing…
How long does it take to put meals together for local heroes? News 25’s Grant Chighizola spoke to one community group who raced against the clock to serve up good food to first responders today in Gulfport. It was a…
Healthcare workers are on the front lines of this pandemic, fighting everyday to save lives from COVID-19. To say thanks, a local organization has made it their mission to feed meals to local healthcare workers. “Meals for Heroes” is a…
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit and the Dickey family are showing support for those working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 crisis. Starting today, guests can donate sandwiches to first responders in their communities with the new First Responder Relief Packs, which include bundles of five…
A Stone County restaurant affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19 got back to work Sunday to make sure local families enjoyed a stress-free Easter. Employees and volunteers at Sawmill Family Restaurant spent their Saturday working hard to prepare nearly…
You can say some senior shoppers got a Tyler Perry discount Wednesday morning. The actor-producer covered their grocery bills at dozens of stores in Georgia and Louisiana. Perry picked up the tabs during the senior hour at Kroger and Winn-Dixie…
A major pizza chain is lending a helping hand trying to feed the hungry during the Coronavirus pandemic. Domino's announced plans to serve nearly 10 million slices of free pizza. The company says starting this week it is working with…
GAUTIER, Mississippi (April 8, 2020) — Lowe’s Home Improvement in Gautier has made life-protecting donations to City of Gautier first responders amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The home improvement retailing giant has donated a washing machine and dryer set to both the…
Little Caesars is donating one million pizzas to first responders in the next few weeks as the Coronavirus pandemic continues. The pizza chain says pies will be donated to hospitals, police departments, and fire departments. The give-back kicks off Tuesday…
The Salvation Army is stepping up its efforts to help those most in need during this time and they need your help. In addition to expanding their lunch service for seniors, the Salvation Army on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has…