Extra Table issued the following press release.
Mississippi families are hurting. As the federal government shutdown runs on and SNAP benefits are halted across our state, tens of thousands of our neighbors are facing empty plates — and food pantries are struggling to keep up.
This isn’t about politics or policy. It’s about people — and how food makes it to the dinner table.
Right now, many food pantries are seeing surges of families they’ve never seen before. They’re running low on shelf- stable items and nutritious food to meet the growing need. That’s where Extra Table steps in.
“When others can’t feed because of red tape, we can — and we do,” said Martha Allen Price, Executive Director of Extra Table. “We are not government subsidized. We don’t wait on funding cycles or approvals. Every dollar donated to Extra Table buys healthy food, and 100% goes directly to feeding people across Mississippi.”
For 15 years, Extra Table has always served as the food bank— ensuring our partner food pantries remain stocked with healthy, shelf-stable food even when the system fails. And now, more than ever, Mississippi needs us to do what we do best: feed people.
We’re calling on Mississippians to help us raise additional funds so we can add to or double the amount of food we’re sending to food pantries during this crisis. The shelves are emptying faster than ever — and together, we can refill them.
Extra Table was already preparing to launch our holiday “Bird Campaign” — an effort to donate 9,000 whole chickens to food pantries across the state so families can enjoy a holiday meal together. Whether you give to help fill the gap now or to put a bird on the table this holiday season, your support is urgently needed.
We are stepping up with a clear goal - to raise additional funds needed to fill gaps and put even more food into the hands of our pantry partners and on the plates of the families they serve. Extra Table receives zero federal funding.
Extra Table’s response is fast, efficient, and targeted. Instead of participating in a canned food drive or a one-time public food drop-off, make a donation to Extra Table. Your dollars allow us to use our bulk buying power to purchase and deliver truckloads of food — ensuring pantries receive proteins for every food bag, along with fruits, pasta, and other essential staples their clients need most.
Meals matter and dollars make the difference. Every donation fills a plate. Every act of generosity gives hope.
You can help right now:
�� TEXT ‘FeedMS’ to 44321 to donate instantly.
�� Or give online at www.ExtraTable.org.
Your donation will go straight to Mississippi food pantries that are working around the clock to feed families impacted by the SNAP shutdown.
No red tape. Just full plates.
Because at Extra Table, meals matter — always.
*Ask about our 1:1 Income Tax Credit for donations up to $1,000,000.
29 comments:
If they would accept PayPal I would gladly donate, but providing a CC number is too risky.
Tell those complaining to move to Mexico if they don’t like the free stuff they enjoy in this country.
Great organization. Uses your money well. Highly recommend. Thank you for publishing this
An even better way to help? Call Bennie Thompson’s office and urge him to vote Yes to reopening the government.
Had to. I have a big problem with lazy people using the system but I can't abide by people going hungry because politicians are using a dire situation for a power-play. It's literally sickening.
Does anybody think this is actually going to happen? Can't you see this is a great big show and there will be a last second aversion, as always?
The absolute best thing you or anyone can do for others is encourage them to vote in their own best interest. Understand who and what they are voting for. If someone is struggling right now, we must make sure they understand to not have unprotected sex with someone else that is also struggling. We must help stand against the constant cycle of poverty, that only personal responsibility, self-respect and discipline can ward off. Pray to the Lord God Almighty that he may bring knowledge to the less fortunate. Through hard work and perseverance there is a way to success.
I wonder what Jesus would do. Please make that inquiry before you judge ALL those in need.
I witnessed a morbidly obese woman in I-55 Target a few nights ago buying groceries. I suppose she was using all of her remaining benefits before the end of the month. I found it odd that she buys groceries at Target but when you are spending someone else’s money it doesn’t matter. When you’re spending your own money you shop at Walmart and Sav-A-lot. Her man sat in the car waiting while she shopped, driving a newer SUV. She had tattoos on both arms.
This woman needs to skip eating for a month or longer. She was stocking up for a long November and thought no one would notice her freeloading ass in Target.
Don’t attack me for speaking the truth either! No compassion for this.
Just call Bennie. He will feed you (a line of BS).
No one pays my grocery bills. Family of four now. This sounds like a good organization and I wish them luck
@ 8:12 they do accept Pay Pal.
My wife has a business and she's hiring, does this help?
Thanks, after a second search I found it.
I guess they haven't heard.
extratable.org
Last I checked Bennie wasn’t in the Senate, so I’m not sure how him changing his House vote to Yes would do anything to reopen the government. But I’m just some idiot posting a comment on this blog so I’m sure some of yall PHDs will enlighten me.
I saw a person in uniform yesterday @ Kroger and palmed him a $20.00. Looks like he was about to tear up. I left before it got awkward.
I only have one liberal bone in my body and that's hunger. Yes, there are tons of deadbeats abusing the system, but that's the fault of poor oversight. Extra table is a great organization and worthy of our support.
9:35 You said she was obese, but you did not say how you knew she was on the government dole, or did you just assume that all obese women with tattoos and a new SUV must be on welfare? Before you judge, know what you are judging.
Kingfish announces the sky has fallen and the month hasn't even ended. Next, he'll be claiming Wal Marts are about to be stormed. If they storm Wall-Mark, will they limit the theft to approved SNAP items?
I know lazy when I see it and the bum waiting in the car while she shopped was too embarrassed to go in with her. No one buys all their food at Target unless you afraid more people will see you in Kroger or Walmart running your little scam.
I’ve lived around this area long enough to know laziness. I judge a book by the cover and usually I’m right.
I also saw a boy in uniform this week. He came to me, with tears in his eyes. "Sir, my family is hungry and my heart is full of patriotism, could you spare a dollar sir?"
Didn't even have to think about it before I handed the boy $500 in cold hard cash. The tears begin streaming down his face. "Thank you sir"
"No sir, thank you"
God bless America.
WaPo Editorial Board: A turning point in the government shutdown
The right answer is to reopen the government with a clean funding bill, ideally for a full year, to get food stamps flowing and federal workers back in the office, and then have a debate about ACA subsidies. Democrats openly acknowledge that they refuse to do this because it would mean giving up their leverage. If they persist, it could mean families start to go hungry.
@9:35 and maybe 11:01 What were you doing at Target? If you "spend your own money" why weren't you at Wal Mart or Sav-a-Lot? You sure Know-a-Lot.
Mapping Where Non-Citizens Receive The Most Food Stamps
California led the way in enrolling non-citizens on Food Stamps, with 273,000 in FY 2022. Florida had 238,000, New York 218,000, Texas 132,000, and Illinois 73,000 non-citizens. In contrast, Delaware, *Mississippi*, Montana, West Virginia, and Wyoming reported no non-citizens on Food Stamps.
Teach a man to fish.. don't provide him with a free meal the rest of his life. He will never work, never see any need to improve. Provide in the short term as needed, but get people on their feet so they can provide for themselves.
I’ll guarantee it wasn’t my weekly grocery trip.
12:00 PM I agree. That sounds exactly like the philosophy and mission of The Wingard Home.
https://wingardhome.org/
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