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Letter to community organizations and partners

Letter to Pastors and Faith Based Leaders about Helping our Neighbors

Here’s how you can help the friends and neighbors’ fund:

Donate

Donate to the Community Foundation for Mississippi to support families, children, local food pantries and grocery stores

Volunteer

Volunteer at your local pantry

Deliver

Deliver non-perishable food items to:
A. Local food pantries
B. Fire stations across the city of Jackson 

Deliver

National Folk Festival Nov. 7-8 at all Guests Services booths

List of non-perishable food items include:

Canned and jarred goods 
  1. Meats and seafood: Canned chicken, turkey, tuna, and other fish.
  2. Vegetables and fruits: Canned or jarred vegetables (like corn, peas, tomatoes, and green beans), and canned fruits or applesauce.
  3. Soups and stews: Canned soups, stews, and broths.
  4. Sauces and oils: Tomato sauce, pasta sauce, cooking oil, and olive oil.
  5. Condiments: Ketchup, mustard, and other shelf-stable condiments. 
Grains, pastas, and cereals 
  1. Grains: Rice, quinoa, oats, and couscous.
  2. Pastas: Dried pasta and noodles.
  3. Cereals and crackers: Ready-to-eat cereal, crackers, and pretzels.
  4. Baking ingredients: Pancake mix, flour, baking powder, and baking soda. 
Dried goods and nuts
  1. Beans and legumes: Dried beans, lentils, and peas.
  2. Dried fruits: Raisins, apricots, and other dried fruits.
  3. Nuts and nut butters: Peanut butter, nuts, and trail mix. 
Other shelf-stable items
  1. Sweeteners: Honey, maple syrup, and sugar.
  2. Powdered products: Powdered milk and dried coconut milk.
  3. Beverages: Bottled water and shelf-stable juices.

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