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Mississippi Stories: Langston Moore – Mississippi Today
Mississippi Stories: Langston Moore
According to the USDA ERA, 15% of Mississippi households in 2020 were experiencing food insecurity. In 2018, one in four Mississippi children walked around hungry. Hunger is an invisible problem that affects so much and so many.
On this episode of Mississippi Stories, Mississippi Today Editor At Large Marshall Ramsey is joined by Langston Moore, who serves as the Regional Director for Society of St. Andrew — Mississippi, an organization that gleans leftover food from farmers and gets it into the hands of those across the state who are feeding the hungry.
From January to July of 2022, 715,814 pounds of food has been gleaned and distributed providing 2,863,256 servings of nutritious food. Hunger continues to be an issue in Mississippi and Moore shares how SoSA MS is fighting it one saved vegetable at a time. To donate to SoSAMS, you can text 42828 or email mississippi@endhunger.org. Or you can mail a check to PO Box 5362, Jackson, MS 39296.
This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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Columbus Veteran Foundation honors veterans at Exchange Club
SUMMARY: The Honored Warriors Memorial Foundation in Columbus, Mississippi, established in 2011 by Dr. Judie Granderson after her son’s passing, aims to support veterans transitioning to civilian life. The foundation focuses on veterans at risk, particularly those with PTSD, by providing housing, counseling, and other essential resources. Recently, they introduced a scholarship program for veterans and their children, helping families facing financial challenges due to health issues. The foundation will host a Winter Social fundraiser on November 22 to further its mission. All proceeds will contribute to enhancing the lives of veterans and their families.
The post Columbus Veteran Foundation honors veterans at Exchange Club appeared first on www.wcbi.com
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The post Man pleads guilty to fatal shooting on Natchez Trace Parkway appeared first on www.wjtv.com
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