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Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) to participate in Food Bank Donation
WHAT: The Mid-South Food Bank will receive more than 30,000 pounds of protein from Tyson Foods, Inc., designated for distribution in Tunica, Panola, Quitman and Coahoma Counties in north Mississippi.
WHO: Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, Representatives from the Mid-South Food Bank, and Tyson Foods, Inc. will be available for photo opportunities and interviews.
WHEN: Thursday, August 9, 2012 9 a.m.
WHERE: Boys and Girls Club of Mississippi Delta
1165 Abbay Drive
Tunica, MS 38676
WHY: The event is significant because:
- Nearly a quarter of the Mississippi population is food insecure —647,050 people statewide.
- In Tunica County, the food insecurity rate is 28.3 percent of the population.
- In the Mid-South Food Bank’s service area, which totals to 31 counties in three states, the food insecurity rate is 20.2% or 406,690 people.
CONTACTS:
Cory Horton, Office of Congressman Bennie G. Thompson
202-341-6613, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Brady Tackett, Tyson Foods, Inc.
479-290-5195, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Marcia Wells, Mid-South Food Bank
901-405-0073 or 901-277-1974 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.