Growing Resilience In the South

Food Security Resources

Stewpot Community Services1100 W. Capital Street, Jackson, MS 39203601-490-8411Free lunch Mon–Sat (12–1 p.m.) & Sun (1–2 p.m.); food bags for Hinds County residents with appointment.
Turning Point Mission Center1814 Shady Lane Drive, Jackson, MS 39204601-372-1080Drive-through Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.; come early; mask & ID required; food items vary.
We Will Go Ministries806 N. Farish Street, Jackson, MS 39202601-398-2410Call to make appointment for pick-up; food items vary.
Wells United Methodist Church Pantry2019 Bailey Avenue, Jackson, MS 39213601-353-0658Tuesdays 9–10 a.m.; food varies (fresh, nonperishable, frozen).
UMMC Food Pantry2548 Livingston Road, Jackson, MS 39213601-815-3535Every 3rd Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.; food varies; call to set donation drop-off.
Samaritan Hands Outreach1400 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS 39209601-352-8585Application required; appointment scheduled after approval; food varies.
Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church1109 Cooper Road, Jackson, MS 39212601-371-8855HOURS: Saturday 8:00 AM–9:00 AM CST. NOTES: Serves anyone in need regardless of race, color, or religion; amount of food depends on household size.
Calvary Christian Oak Forest Baptist Church2875 Oak Forest Drive, Jackson, MS 39212601-624-6210HOURS: Saturday 9:30 AM–10:30 AM CST. NOTES: Food pantry for households experiencing food insecurity.
We Are One United Methodist Church1315 West McDowell Road, Jackson, MS 39204601-371-3410HOURS: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST. CONTACT: weareoneumc@outlook.com for more info.
New Jerusalem Church1285 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204601-206-5844HOURS: Monday–Tuesday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CST. NOTES: Food assistance for households in need.
Southside Assembly of God655 Raymond Road, Jackson, MS 39204601-373-0529HOURS: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST. SERVICES: Southside Food & Clothes Pantry (food and clothing).
Alta Woods United Methodist Church109 Alta Woods Blvd, Jackson, MS 39204N/AHOURS: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST. NOTES: Provides groceries to residents lacking resources to purchase food.
The Corporation for Global Community Development1616 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS 39203601-948-1874 ext. 3HOURS: Monday 9:30 AM–12:00 PM CST. NOTES: Oversees Jackson Revival Center Food Outreach.
Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church1400 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS 39209601-352-8585HOURS: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM CST. SERVICES: Samaritan Hands Outreach food distribution.
St. Columb’s Episcopal Church (IONA House Food Pantry)315 Claiborne Avenue, Jackson, MS 39209N/AHOURS: Friday 7:30 AM–9:00 AM CST. NOTES: Weekly pantry to alleviate hunger in the community.
Rosemont Missionary Baptist Church3930 Officer Thomas Catchings Sr. Drive, Jackson, MS 39209601-355-3121HOURS: Monday–Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST. NOTES: Food pantry for individuals and families.
Pearl Street Community Development Corporation2519 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS 39209N/AHOURS: Monday–Thursday 11:00 AM–1:00 PM CST. NOTES: Meets immediate food needs of families.
The Lord’s Food Pantry2508 Emmett Avenue, Jackson, MS 39213N/AHOURS: Tuesday 11:00 AM–12:30 PM CST. NOTES: Provides critical nutrition to households in need.
Open Arms Healthcare Center805 East River Place, Jackson, MS 39202601-500-7660HOURS: Wednesday–Thursday 9:30 AM–12:00 PM CST. NOTES: Food assistance for individuals and families.
South Jackson Seventh-Day Adventist5125 Robinson Road, Jackson, MS 39204601-373-7600HOURS: Sunday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CST. SERVICES: Emergency food pantry.
Stewpot (Verified Listing)1100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39203601-373-2759HOURS: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CST. NOTES: Groceries for residents facing food insecurity.