This is the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history and could impact hundreds of thousands of Americans who rely on federally funded programs for food.

According to the Terry non-profit, a reduction in food supplies from the MS Food Network, declining donations, and building issues led to the decision.

PETAL — Federal food aid has dwindled after Gov. Tate Reeves opted out of the federal Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program for the second year in a row, leaving more families in southeast Mississippi struggling to put food on the table. Food banks ...

This story was originally published by Capital B. Sowing Resilience: Rural communities across the country are grappling with food insecurity.

Food trucks are everywhere in South Mississippi — in parking lots, at festivals, food truck events and outside the shipyards and factories during meal breaks. Customers who appreciate the variety of food the trucks offer also want to know that buying a ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) is used by one in eight Americans - including Ms Manuel - and plays a vital role in how many people purchase their groceries. It works by giving people reloadable debit cards that they can use to buy food.