The Supplemental Food Assistance Program, or SNAP, will be suspended on Saturday with no guarantee for Mississippians when benefits will restart amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The following is a list of organizations in Jackson and the greater metro area that are offering emergency food assistance. Call ahead to check the status of the food assistance offerings, as many pantries only provide service while supplies last. 

On Nov. 3, Converge, a nonprofit that disburses federal funding for reproductive health services and family planning in Mississippi, is offering a pop-up for infant formula and diapers at the Jackson Medical Mall at 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave at Suite 459 on the first floor.

The pop-up will run from noon to 6 p.m. while supplies last with a limit of one can of formula per person. Registration is encouraged, and you can call 601-355-6915 with questions.

This is not a comprehensive list and will be updated as we learn more.

Jackson food assistance

Basket Food Pantry
785 North President Street, Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: 214-679-8846
Hours: Wednesday at 10 a.m. Each person can get a box twice a month (while resources last). You are encouraged to come early and bring your ID. Food items vary.

Good Samaritan Center, Inc. 
114 Millsaps Ave Jackson MS 39202
Phone: 601-355-6276 
Hours: With SNAP suspended, this program is making arrangements to be able to see additional clients and is asking people seeking assistance to call them on Monday, Nov. 3.

Jackson Public Schools Supper Meal Program
JPS is offering free supper for students that must be eaten on site, and adults can purchase to-go meals for $4. at the following schools:

Bates Elementary, 3180 McDowell Road Extension
Spann Elementary, 1615 Brecon Drive
Walton Elementary, 3200 Bailey Avenue
Blackburn Middle, 1311 West Pearl Street
Kirksey Middle, 5677 Highland Drive
Forest Hill High, 2607 Raymond Road
Jim Hill High, 2185 Coach Fred Harris Street
Lanier Jr. Sr. High, 833 West Maple Street

Phone: 601-960-8935
Hours: Starting Nov. 3, JPS will serve evening meals Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Jackson Resource Center
1129 Langley Avenue, Jackson, MS 39204
Phone: 769-218-0008
Hours: Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, Lunch, 11:30 to 12:30 and Dinner from 4 to 5 p.m.

 The Salvation Army Jackson Corps Food Pantry
110 Presto Lane, Jackson, MS
Phone: 1-800-725-2769
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Assistance is limited to once every 90 days.

Stewpot Community Services
1100 W. Capital Street, Jackson, MS 39203
Phone: 601-490-8411
Hours: Free lunch Monday through Saturday from 12 to 1 p.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Food bags will be available to Hinds County residents with an appointment.

Turning Point Mission Center
1814 Shady Lane Drive, Jackson, MS 39204
Phone: 601-372-1080
Hours: Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. 

VA Medical Center Food Pantry
1500 East Woodrow Wilson, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-364-1391
Hours: Second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. while supplies last in November and December. The rest of the year, the pantry is open the third Saturday of the month.

Voice of Calvary Ministries
1750 Ellis Avenue, Jackson, MS 39204
Phone: 601-371-1427
Hours: Last Tuesday of every month starting at 8:30 a.m. while supplies last.

We Will Go Ministries
806 N. Farish Street, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-398-2410
Hours: Call to make an appointment for pick-up. 

Wells United Methodist Church Pantry
2019 Bailey Avenue, Jackson, MS 39213
Phone: 601-353-0658
Hours: Every Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. Food varies, but may include fresh, nonperishable and frozen food.

Greater metro area food assistance 

The Care Center
103 F. Marshall Rd., Brandon, MS 39047
Phone: 601-829-3501
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Call to schedule an appointment. 

Cornerstone Church Food Pantry
1950 Hwy 80 E, Pearl, MS 39208
Phone: 601-420-4840
Hours: Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.

Crossgates Baptist Church Food Pantry
8 Crosswoods Rd, Brandon, MS 39042
Phone: 601-825-2561
Hours: Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Ever Reaching Community Outreach
306 Brooks Ave, Pelahatchie, MS 39145
Phone: 601-665-5720
Hours: Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

First Ridgeland Church Food Pantry
302 W Jackson St., Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: 601-856-6139
Hours: Monday from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Mississippi Urban League/UMMC EversCare Clinic
Jackson Medical Mall, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson, MS
Phone: 601-815-3535
Hours: Third Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. until supplies run out.

Overflow Food Pantry
222 Railroad Avenue East, Magee, MS 39111
Phone: (601) 849-6407
Hours: Third Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Rials Creek Church Food Pantry
185 Rials Creek Road, Mendenhall, MS 39114
Phone: (601) 382-8593 or (601) 382-3106
Hours: Second Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Trace Ridge Baptist Church Food Pantry
238 Lake Harbour Dr, Ridgeland MS 39157
Phone: 601-856-2529
Hours: First Tuesday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. and third Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m.

Additional resources

The Mississippi Food Network has an assistance map of Jackson-area and statewide food pantries that offer emergency food assistance. Click here to view the map. You can also call 601-353-7286 or e-mail info@msfoodnet.org for help. 

The Community Foundation of Mississippi has a list on their website of a sampling of local food resources and is asking residents to email or call them if they know of additional resources. Click here to view the Community Foundation’s list. 

GRITS, Inc., is compiling resources that they have verified on their Facebook page.

Statewide resources

Mississippi Delta

Plan A, a brick-and-mortar and mobile health clinic that serves the Mississippi Delta, will distribute free diapers and formula on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Louise Community Clinic. The clinic is located at 1454 Main St.