Recently, the Harrison County Farm Bureau donated nearly 600 pounds of pork to the Mission Marshall food pantry. This gesture is part of the Texas Farm Bureau’s initiative, Farmers Feeding Families. The program encourages local farm bureaus to support their communities, whether through food donations, service, or monetary help.
The pork was produced by 4-H and FFA students in Harrison County. Matt Garrett, vice president of the Farm Bureau, explained that the pigs were sold at a livestock auction during Farm City Week. Legacy Ag Credit, who bought the pigs, graciously chose to donate the meat. The Farm Bureau then arranged for processing and delivery to the food pantry, resulting in a total donation of 596 pounds.
Garrett highlighted the mission of the Harrison County Farm Bureau: to promote agriculture and support the community. “This was a great opportunity to mesh both of those things together,” he said.
Mission Marshall is a faith-based nonprofit working to combat food insecurity in the area. Their food pantry, located at 2109 S. Washington Ave., has specific hours: 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 9 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of each month.
A recent study by Feeding America revealed that nearly 38 million people in the U.S. faced hunger in 2021, a stark reminder of the importance of such donations. Local initiatives like this one play a crucial role in combating food scarcity. Community support not only provides immediate relief but also strengthens local agriculture by connecting consumers directly with producers.
For those interested in supporting local efforts against food insecurity, explore organizations like Mission Marshall that rely on community involvement. To learn more, visit their website at missionmarshall.org.
