The Hunger Problem

Its great to be No. 1 . . . at most things. But here in Mississippi, were No. 1 at something thats really heartbreaking:

Hunger.

Its true. Mississippi has the worst hunger problem in America.

Almost 1 in 4 Mississippians about 550,370 people don't have enough to eat. More than 1 in 4 children (24.4%) go to bed hungry most every night. Stomachs are growling all over the state. Hunger is a problem all across America. But in Mississippi, it's practically an epidemic.

There are more hungry people in Hinds County (61,720) alone than in the entire state of North Dakota (55,710). More than half of Mississippi's seniors (56%) experience regular shortfalls in food. It would take almost $300 million to meet the food needs of every hungry person in our state.

Every time you donate, you are making a difference for OUR Mississippi neighbors. Collecting donations is easy with your own virtual food drive. Simply register, personalize your page, and then share your link in email and on social media.

RAISE FUNDS TO HELP FEED PEOPLE ACROSS MISSISSIPPI

If you don't have time to host your own virtual food drive, you can donate now and encourage others to do the same.