Mercy Cross Center opens as first part of transitional housing plan in Biloxi
Last summer, Back Bay Mission announced its intention to work alongside Catholic Charities to create a tiny community on the Mercy Cross property…
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Meggan Monday: Giving thanks for those who help
It's a Thanksgiving tradition in South Mississippi. For 34 years, public safety departments in Harrison County team up to cook thousands of meals and then deliver…
New location donated to Loaves and Fishes in Biloxi
Loaves and Fishes finally has a new home, but it’s going to take some time and money to get it up and running. The nonprofit has been…
Loaves and Fishes holding Fish Fry Cook-Off this Saturday
Loaves and Fishes is having its second annual Fish Fry Cook-Off this Saturday to help fund renovations for their new building. The cook-off will have ten vendors…
Local volunteers use the holiday to give back to the community
While many of us are opening presents on Christmas morning, others are sleeping in shelters or on the streets. Christmas music and the smell of…
Loaves and Fishes to serve Christmas brunch
Loaves and Fishes is back again this year to serve anyone with a hungry belly on Christmas at Back Bay Mission in Biloxi. Last year, the organization served around…
Merit Health Biloxi gives back to Loaves and Fishes
The holiday season is well-known for being a time of thankfulness and generosity. Getting in the spirit, Merit Health Biloxi made a $2,000 donation to a local…
Loaves and Fishes announces new executive director
Loaves and Fishes provides meals to those in need and now with a new executive director. Former volunteer Nina LaGrone accepts the new leadership role with the profit. LaGrone…
Loaves and Fishes purchases food truck to continue serving the community
Loaves and Fishes has provided meals to those in the East Biloxi Community twice a day, four times a week for over 37 years. To…
Loaves and Fishes served up meals at their new home
Loaves and Fishes officially moved to their new home and didn’t miss a beat. Today, Loaves and Fishes served breakfast and lunch to those in need…
Loaves and Fishes will start serving from new location Tuesday
Loaves and Fishes has left the building. Starting tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. in the Back Bay Mission parking lot, Loaves and Fishes will serve two…
Loaves and Fishes hosts last feeding at current location on Christmas Day
Loaves and Fishes has found a temporary new home and will host their last feeding at 610 Water Street on Christmas Day tomorrow. For…
Local organizations hold candlelight vigil for National Homeless Persons Day
Back Bay Mission and Loaves and Fishes held a candlelight vigil this evening in honor of National Homeless Persons Memorial Day. These two organizations, along with…
Loaves and Fishes finds new home
We have some good news today! Loaves and Fishes has found a new home. With help from the community, the charity will be able to continue feeding the hungry without…
Local organizations looking for community support this holiday season
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement that encourages people to do good in their community. Locally, you can consider donating to organizations like Loaves and Fishes in…
Deadline approaches for Loaves and Fishes to find temporary location
For 12 years now, Loaves and Fishes has fed the hungry at their location on Water Street in Biloxi. But come the end of the year,…
Yard sale fundraiser for Loaves and Fishes
The nonprofit organization Loaves and Fishes held a yard sale at their building in Biloxi over the weekend. The organization has provided breakfast and lunch multiple times a week…
Shuckers team up with Loaves and Fishes to raise funds
For the remainder of the season, the Shuckers are teaming up with Loaves and Fishes to help the local nonprofit raise money for its building fund.…
Eat wings, paint, and raise funds for Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes has been a staple in Biloxi for many years, helping out in the community. Now they need the community’s help. Their current lease…
Loaves and Fishes seeking a forever home
Loaves and Fishes is in need of the community’s help. Their current lease ends in December and have no option but to close their doors. They are searching for a local building to lease/purchase. This cannot happen…
Loaves and Fishes offering extended services to the community
COVID-19 has caused the need for help to go up exponentially, one Biloxi based non-profit is going above and beyond to meet the needs of those in our local community while also expanding their services. Like it’s…
Beau Rivage donates 150 Christmas meals to Loaves and Fishes
The Beau Rivage partnered with Loaves and Fishes for their annual Christmas meal giveaway with the goal of helping those in need. Bringing joy to those in the community this holiday season, the Beau Rivage and Loaves…
Loaves and Fishes hold inaugural "Hustle for the Hungry" color run over weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — If you saw some colorful runners and walkers on your drive along Highway 90 in Biloxi on Saturday morning, then you witnessed the first ever “Hustle for Hungry” color run. Loaves and Fishes hosted its inaugural…
Loaves and Fishes receives donation from the Grand Theatre
The spirit of giving was on display in D’Iberville today for one local organization. The Grand Theatre in D’Iberville presented Loaves and Fishes with a check today for more than $3,500 to benefit the organization. This donation stems from a…