Hearty Helpings Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen

04/17/2025

03/01/2025

‼️ POP-UP GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️

Join us TODAY, March 1, 2025, for The March of the Mayor’s Annual Food Giveaway!

Thanks to Extra Table for hosting for their dedication asipport in the fight to eradicate hinger.
Special thanks to the City of Greenville and our neighboring communities—we’re coming together to fight hunger and make a difference!

📍 Location: 749 Main Street
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

✅ Must be at least 18 years old
✅ Valid ID required
✅ One giveaway per household

Spread the word and come early—while supplies last! Let’s serve our community together! 💙
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12/18/2024

This is what "Feeding the Delta" looks like!
Thank you Jack's and The Delta News for your collaboration and heart for the Delta.
Special thanks to everyone who donated to support this initiative. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

12/12/2024

Hearty Helpings Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen Christmas Giveaway 2024

Join us for our Christmas Giveaway, Saturday, December 14, 2024.

Line-up will flow south of Theobald St around E. Central St.
No one will be allowed to line up before 9a.
***GPD will assist in traffic control***

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
John 1:14

Jesus is the reason for the season!
Merry Christmas!
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11/23/2024

11/12/2024

JACK GIVES BACK!
A huge THANK YOU to Jack's Family Restaurant "Jack's Family Fund" and The Delta News "Feeding the Delta" for choosing to partner with Hearty Helpings Food Pantry! ❤️
Your incredible support is helping us continue our mission to fight hunger and serve those in need right here in our community.

Together, we are making a difference—one meal at a time.
We are beyond grateful for your generosity and commitment to making the Delta a better place for all.

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08/31/2024

**Labor Day Drive-Thru Food Giveaway TODAY!** 🎉

Hearty Helpings Food Pantry is excited to announce a special Labor Day drive-thru food giveaway happening **TODAY**, August 31, 2024! 🥕🍞🥛

📍 Location:
749 Main St, Greenville
Time: 9:30AM - 11 AM

We are thrilled to have the Class of '84 as our special guest volunteers. They chose to partner with us and serve the community during their class reunion 2024. That makes this event extra special!!

Come by, grab some essentials, and enjoy the spirit of giving this Labor Day!

***Don't forget to stop by Cafe Dat Taste of New Orleans, 152 Hines St. today
for their first annual
"Hot Wing Festival"

Note: Due to last week's electricity outage we lost most of the meat. 😔

We look forward to seeing you here & there!

08/12/2024

A COKE and A Smile

Hearty Helpings Food Pantry would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Clark Beverage Coca-Cola of Greenwood, MS. for their generous donation of Coke products to our community.
Despite our temporary closure, we remain committed to serving and supporting our community. Special shout-out to Darron, (Coke Logistics) for making it all happen!!
Although we are not fully operational, these donations have been shared among other organizations in Greenville, Metcalfe, Leland, and Hollandale to extend our reach and help even more people.

Caring is Sharing!
Hebrew 13:6
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06/06/2024

Food Giveaway TODAY!!!

06/01/2024

Hearty Helpings Food Pantry is honored to introduce…

THE NATHAN’S HEART INITIATIVE (Foundation)

Nathan’s Heart is a new movement dedicated to raising awareness about hypertension, and the deadly side effects of poor heart health.
Our goal is to educate and stress the dangers of poor management of hypertension and other heart issues, as well as the importance of good nutrition, exercise and mental wellness, especially among African-American males aged 9-40.

This initiative is launched by Founding Director, Pandora Redmond RN, in loving memory of her son, Nathan Patrick Bates, a born & raised member of our community, who passed away at the young age of 34 due to complications from congestive heart failure, an enlarged heart, coronary atherosclerosis, and heart disease, due to prolong unmanaged hypertension. Nathan was known for his compassionate spirit, his unwavering love for his family, friends and most of all his love for Christ!

What is the Nathan's Heart Initiative

The Nathan's Heart Initiative aims to:
-Raise Awareness: Educate the community about the dangers of hypertension, heart disease, and congestive heart failure, specifically targeting African American men aged 9-40.

We believe that by spreading knowledge and fostering a supportive community, we can help prevent heart disease and improve the quality of life for many, especially African American men.

Stay tuned for more details about upcoming events and ways you can get involved!

Together, let's honor Nathan's legacy and make a positive impact on heart health in our community.
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“Out of the heart come the issues of life”
Proverbs 4:23

05/24/2024

📢 Important Announcement from
Hearty Helpings Food Pantry

Dear Community,

We regret to inform you that due to the deteriorating condition of our office area and the lower level of our building, we must temporarily cease our distribution operations from this site.

Over the past couple of years, we have tirelessly sought assistance from various community officials and local businesses to help us relocate to a more suitable and safe environment for our services. Unfortunately, despite our persistent efforts, we have not been successful in securing a new location.

Hearty Helpings Food Pantry will continue to serve and have a presence in the community
through our initiative "Faithful Harvest".
We have partnered with local churches and community outreach organizations around the city of Greenville, as well as in Metcalfe, Leland, Hollandale and Rolling Fork. These partnerships will allow us to maintain our commitment to providing essential food assistance to those in need during this transitional period.

We are actively exploring all available options and remain hopeful that with the continued support of our community, we will find a suitable new home for Hearty Helpings Food Pantry. In the interim, we encourage those in need to reach out to our partner organizations for assistance.

We deeply regret any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and appreciate your understanding and support during this challenging time.

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Proverbs 3:5-6

I'm a true beliver in the word of God.
Where God guides... He provides!
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Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our mission.

Warm regards,

Pandora Redmond & The Hearty Helpings Food Pantry Team
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