Hattiesburg Organizes Community Food Drive for ‘Make a Difference Day’
The City of Hattiesburg is partnering with the Edwards Street Fellowship Center for a community food drive on Saturday as part of 'Make a Difference Day'. Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food items at both Walmart locations in Hattiesburg from…
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, November 5, 2026 — The City of Hattiesburg, in collaboration with the Edwards Street Fellowship Center, is set to host a community food drive this coming Saturday. This initiative is part of the broader observance of ‘Make a Difference Day,’ a national day dedicated to local volunteering and community service. The event aims to gather essential non-perishable food items to support local needs.
Volunteers will be stationed at both Walmart locations within Hattiesburg to receive donations. The collection will take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Organizers are encouraging residents to contribute non-perishable food items, such as canned goods, pasta, rice, and other shelf-stable products. The specific date for this Saturday was not provided in the summary details, nor were specific targets for the amount of food to be collected.
The partnership between the City of Hattiesburg and the Edwards Street Fellowship Center highlights a community-wide effort to address food insecurity. While the specific role of the Edwards Street Fellowship Center in the distribution or ongoing support was not detailed, their involvement signifies a coordinated approach to community assistance. ‘Make a Difference Day’ typically sees numerous volunteer efforts across the country, and this food drive represents Hattiesburg’s participation in this tradition.
Residents interested in contributing are asked to bring their donations to the designated Walmart sites during the specified hours. The collected items will be utilized to support individuals and families within the Hattiesburg community. Further details regarding the collection points or specific needs were not made available in the initial summary.
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