Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba of Jackson, Mississippi, is working with seven other mayors from the metro Jackson area on the annual March of the Mayors food drive. The goal is to collect food for the Mississippi food pantry, Extra Table. Lumumba is asking residents to donate peanut butter, his assigned food item, at various city locations.
Lumumba is hopeful that Jackson residents will show their generosity in this city competition. The food drive is ongoing and will end on Thursday, March 1. This call to action is part of a larger effort to combat food insecurity in the region.
Residents can donate peanut butter at several locations, including Corner Market, Kroger, JPD Precinct 4, JFD Fire Station 20, Fire Station 23, Fire Station 28, and VFW Post 9832. These locations are throughout the city, making it easy for residents to join the food drive.
For more details about the food drive, residents can call the City of Jackson Constituent Services at 601-960-1111 or visit the Extra Table website. This initiative reflects the community spirit in Jackson and the joint effort to help those in need.