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Feeding the Community
The following service may be helpful for individuals in the Tupelo, MS area who are in need of food assistance: As the cost of living continues to fluctuate, many families and individuals are faced with tough challenges. To assist families through these tough times, the FAITH Nettleton Food Pantry provides assistance to those in need. Serving the various communities of Northeast Mississippi, FAITH Nettleton Food Pantry is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing food to families and individuals who, without their assistance, would go hungry. Over the years, the number of families and individuals served through the food bank continues to grow. As the poverty rate in Northeast Mississippi continues to rise, many individuals are in need of help due to a job loss, an accident, a disability or an unforeseen emergency/crisis situation. Although FAITH Nettleton Food Pantry identifies with the Christian faith, they are not affiliated with any particular church and provides assistance to individuals in need regardless of their circumstance, religion and/or background. To receive assistance through the food pantry, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria established by the Mississippi Department of Human Services and complete an application. Applications for assistance can be submitted during the food pantry hours every third Saturday of each month from 8:00am to 10:00am. All interested applicants must be below the USDA poverty level and must also be listed as head of household. To apply, individuals must bring: • Photo Id • Social Security Numbers of everyone living in the household • Proof of combined household income (including food stamps, child support, SSI/SSDI, etc.) • Proof of residency (such as a utility bill) that includes a physical address, no PO BOX For more information about the services of FAITH Nettleton Food Pantry or to receive assistance, call (662) 963-2646.