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02/13/2026

Hot meals are being served in Lexington tomorrow.

The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition and We Must Vote Action Fund are providing free hot meals for residents in the Lexington and Holmes County areas.

📍 Community Students Learning Center
302 Henry Street, Lexington, MS 39095
⏰ 12PM – 3PM
📅 February 13, 2026

If you or someone you know needs a warm meal, please share this.

02/12/2026

The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition is still responding — and we’re not done yet.

🍲 Over 2,500 hot meals served
💧 1,100+ cases of water distributed
🔌 Generators. 🧥 Coats. 🤝 Support across the state.

But there are still countless towns, rural communities, and isolated areas where people are facing cold nights, no power, no clean water — or simply no way to get what they need. Every day, we discover new pockets of unmet need.

Your support is needed to keep reaching and helping those in our community who need us most.

🧤 We’re collecting critical supplies like:
Blankets, gloves, socks, warm coats
Electric heaters, hand warmers, battery packs
Generators, propane, canned food, bottled water

📍 Drop off at:
625 N. State St., Jackson
🕘 Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm
🔁 Use the back entrance of the building

💚 Prefer to give directly?
CashApp: $PAIFunds
Online donations: msrrc.org

📞 Info line: 833-573-4357

02/10/2026

You don’t want to miss this.

Amanda Seales will be in Jackson tomorrow as part of the Voices for a Just World series — an evening of necessary conversation on justice, culture, and accountability.

This event is open to the community at no cost, as every guest in this series has been — an intentional opportunity brought to the city, so these conversations are accessible to all.

Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; please see the flyer for RSVP details.

Information for residents with ongoing power outage concerns:If you’ve already contacted your electric provider and stil...
02/02/2026

Information for residents with ongoing power outage concerns:

If you’ve already contacted your electric provider and still have questions or concerns about how the outage response is being handled, there are state-level oversight options available.

The attached flyer outlines how to contact the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC), which reviews concerns related to power restoration, safety, access, and related response issues.

Additional information is included in the comments to help identify the appropriate MPSC Commissioner by district, including a QR code that allows residents to look this up by county.

These materials are intended for general community awareness and sharing.

ℹ️ Some additional information for our neighbors navigating power outages in Tallahatchie County — PLEASE SHAREDuring th...
02/01/2026

ℹ️ Some additional information for our neighbors navigating power outages in Tallahatchie County — PLEASE SHARE

During this ice storm, some power outages may not be reported or routed correctly because different electric companies serve different parts of the county.

If your power is out, it’s important to contact the provider that serves your area so the outage can be recorded — and we’ll continue working to identify coverage and share updates as information becomes available.

Electric providers serving Tallahatchie County include:
• Entergy Mississippi
• Delta Electric Power Association
• Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association (TVEPA)
• Coahoma Electric Power Association

📞 Outage reporting numbers:
• Entergy MS: 1-800-9OUTAGE (1-800-968-8243)
• TVEPA: (662) 563-4742
• Delta Electric: (662) 453-6121
• Coahoma Electric: (662) 624-8321

If you’re unsure which provider serves your address, call the number you believe applies — they can help route you correctly.

We’re sharing this to help neighbors navigate a confusing system during an emergency. We’ll keep researching and updating as we confirm more details.

🚨 THEY MAY NOT KNOW 🚨During this ice storm, power outages are not always reported automatically.If your lights are out, ...
02/01/2026

🚨 THEY MAY NOT KNOW 🚨

During this ice storm, power outages are not always reported automatically.
If your lights are out, do not assume the power company already knows.

📞 Calling matters.
It creates a record of the outage and helps ensure your area is officially counted — especially in rural and hard-to-reach communities.

Tallahatchie County residents:
If your power is out, contact Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association (TVEPA)

📱 Call: (662) 563-4742
💻 Report online:
https://www.outageentry.com/Outage/outage.php?Client=TALLAHATCHIE&serviceIndex=1&openingPage=report

Report it even if you think someone else already has.

This is about safety. Cold + no power can turn dangerous fast.
Please share this so it reaches neighbors who may not see it otherwise.

**Across Mississippi, many areas are served by more than one power provider. - We’ll continue sharing updates as coverage is confirmed. **

WINTER STORM RESPONSE — PLEASE SHAREAs winter weather continues to impact communities across Mississippi, the Mississipp...
01/31/2026

WINTER STORM RESPONSE — PLEASE SHARE

As winter weather continues to impact communities across Mississippi, the Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition is collecting critical supplies to support people in need.

This flyer lists requested items, drop-off details, and ways to support ongoing response efforts.

If you’re able to donate supplies or support in other ways, please review the flyer and share this information so it reaches those who can help.

MISSISSIPPI WINTER STORM RESPONSE — PLEASE SHAREThe Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition is actively responding to winte...
01/31/2026

MISSISSIPPI WINTER STORM RESPONSE — PLEASE SHARE

The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition is actively responding to winter storm impacts across Delta and North Mississippi communities, with teams already on the ground and more support urgently needed as conditions persist.

Residents in impacted areas who need assistance should call the hotline listed on the flyer.

Support in all forms helps sustain this work. Financial donations can be made using the information listed on the flyer.

Please share widely so this information reaches people who may have limited access during the storm.

Mississippi communities are stepping up as this winter storm creates real needs across the state.The Mississippi Rapid R...
01/29/2026

Mississippi communities are stepping up as this winter storm creates real needs across the state.

The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition is collecting critical supplies — blankets, coats, gloves, warmers, battery packs, and generators — to get help where it’s needed most.

If you’re able to drop items, the flyer has the location and hours. If not, sharing this helps move information fast.

For those who can give financially, donations supporting their response can be made here:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mississippirapidresponsecoalition

NOTICE: Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition is supporting with direct crisis response efforts in the listed locations. ...
01/28/2026

NOTICE: Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition is supporting with direct crisis response efforts in the listed locations.

If you need help call the hotline at (833) 573-4357

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mississippirapidresponsecoalition

or via Cash App: $PAIFunds

Please reach out if you'd like to volunteer or donate any of the items listed in the flyer

❄️ COLD WEATHER ALERT | JACKSON, MS ❄️With ice and freezing temperatures impacting our area, warming centers are availab...
01/25/2026

❄️ COLD WEATHER ALERT | JACKSON, MS ❄️

With ice and freezing temperatures impacting our area, warming centers are available now for people who need a safe, heated place.

This flyer includes locations for:
• Women
• Men
• Families

If you or someone nearby needs warmth, please go directly to one of the sites listed.

🌀 Help this reach the people who need it most.
Share this post. Send it in group chats. Show it to neighbors who may not be online.

During weather like this, information saves lives.

🤝 Want to help? Volunteer here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVyTVYgXhvQG8UIYTfQYDaQF3mijcCDAYEhUwhSwXwl5Avbg/viewform

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