Pantry Blog
The Hancock County Food Pantry receives food through the United States Department of Agriculture’s “The Emergency Food Assistance Program” (TEFAP); the provisions of that program govern our client eligibility. We receive updated TEFAP eligibility requirements from the MS Department of Human Services each year. The Food Pantry uses these requirements to determine if households are eligible to receive food and personal hygiene products and completes the proper paperwork, including the required TEFAP form, certifying that the household is eligible.
Hollywood Casino Donation
The Hollywood Casino has a donation program where players can donate slot TITO tickets (TITO -- ticket in, ticket out) of any value or even cash, which they can place in boxes located throughout the casino.
Food Pantry Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Hancock County Food Pantry has 25 years of service to the residents of Hancock County. This Thursday, May 5th, at 3 p.m. on its Hwy. 603, Bay St. Louis location. The public is invited to attend. Frank R. Machester, executive director of the Food Pantry, said several original volunteers will be on hand for the celebration.
“Collective Memory” makes us successful
The Food Pantry began operations in this new facility on February 2, 2009.
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The Food Pantry is operated entirely by volunteers. Over 96% of all funds spent in 2023 were used to purchase food for those in need.
