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Drive-through food pantry in Stone County helping those battling food insecurity

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4 months ago

May 13, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-05-13 17:52:43

SUMMARY: As food prices increase, more people are in need of food assistance. A Mobile Food Pantry in Wiggins is helping to provide food for those who are struggling. Feeding the Gulf Coast and New Beginnings Ministries partner to offer groceries at no cost to residents in Stone County. With two to three hundred visitors each time the pantry is open, there is a high demand for assistance. The pantry offers drive-thru service with boxes containing produce, meat, dairy, and more. The Mississippi Tobacco Coalition also provides COVID tests, masks, and hand sanitizer. New Beginnings Ministry urges anyone in need of food assistance to visit the pantry at the Stone County Fairgrounds.

A drive-through pantry in Wiggins is providing food for those in need, and the only question asked is how many people in your household need to be fed.

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