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Pine Belt postal workers collect more than 23 tons of food Saturday

'Stamp Out Hunger' campaign took place Saturday not only in the Pine Belt, but across the nation

March of the Mayors food box packing party

9th Lighthouse Dash raises $40K for Petal Children’s Task Force 9th Lighthouse Dash raises $40K for Petal Children’s Task Force By Charles Herrington | February 13, 2021 at 8:13 PM CST - Updated February 13 at 8:13 PM HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Dozens of runners and walkers hit the streets of Petal Saturday to raise money for the Petal Children’s Task Force. Runners took part in the ninth annual “Lighthouse Dash” at Hinton Park. About $40,000 was raised this year for the organization, which provides food to those in need. The event featured a 5K run and a two-mi...

Extra Table delivers shrimp donation to Pine Belt food pantries Extra Table delivers shrimp donation to Pine Belt food pantries By Melissa Rademaker | January 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM CST - Updated January 13 at 10:12 PM HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - People across the Pine Belt are experiencing food insecurity like never before because of the pandemic. Food pantries and soup kitchens report seeing a 30% to 50% increase across the state. This week, Extra Table teamed up with some gulf coast fisherman for an extra special delivery to food pantries and soup kitchens. “Extra table is one of those...