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The Biloxi Islamic Center teams up to host drive-thru food giveaway
The Biloxi Islamic Center teams up to host drive-thru food giveaway By Jasmine Lotts | March 6, 2021 at 5:06 PM CST - Updated March 6 at 7:04 PM
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - The Biloxi Islamic Center teamed up with Gulfportâs Morning Star Baptist Church and Extend a Hand Help a Friend to host a food drive-thru giveaway.
Directors said the organizations had over 300 boxes of food to give away. Weâre told the food items included, fresh produce, meat, bread, and dessert.
Organizers explained that the point of the food drive was to reach communities that may not have as many resources than others. One of the centerâs members, Shaheed Ali, said heâs proud to help people in the community who may need food during trying times.
Beau Rivage, Extend a Hand Help a Friend team up to help Jackson residents
Beau Rivage, Extend a Hand Help a Friend team up to help Jackson residents By Jasmine Lotts | March 3, 2021 at 9:43 PM CST - Updated March 4 at 7:21 AM
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Beau Rivage Resort & Casinoâs loading dock usually isnât full of bottled water, but for the stateâs capitol, it made an exception.
The casino partnered with and Extend a Hand Help a Friend in Gulfport to give bottled water to those in Jackson without it. Jackson residents have been without water for more than two weeks due to winter storms.