BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - A federal food aid program will be paused Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown. Food pantries in South Mississippi are working to meet increased demand from people impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits.
Here is a list of local resources if you or someone you know needs food assistance.
FOOD PANTRIES & RESOURCES
BILOXI: Back Bay Mission , 1012 Division Street
BILOXI: FMBC Blessings Food Pantry Ministry , 658 Esters Boulevard
GULFPORT: Feeding the Gulf Coast , 1501 34th Street
GULFPORT: Feed My Sheep , 2615 19th Street
BAY ST. LOUIS: Hancock County Food Pantry , 9972 State Highway 603
LONG BEACH: Long Beach Community Food Pantry , 21081 Johnson Road
OCEAN SPRINGS: The Lord is my Help , 1205 Desoto Street
Catholic Charities of South M

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