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IVY&PEARL AFFAIR
SET FOR MARCH 5
The Ivy and Pearl Affair charity ball will take place March 5 at the Jackson County Civic Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. The formal event is hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Theta Zeta Omega Chapter, in conjunction with its philanthropic affiliate, TZO Ivy Foundation. It will be an “Enchanted Evening of Elegant Pearls.”
“In addition to being a great party, this ball is a fun way to contribute toward the community service endeavors of Theta Zeta Omega,” said Angela McCon, the group’s president. “In partnership
with our philanthropic affiliate, our fundraising efforts have helped provide scholarships and programs which benefit society.”
Alpha Kappa Alpha has been committed
to providing
service across the world for nearly 108 years. The local chapter is a supporter of the community, including the Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence, scholarships for graduating seniors, and providing awareness and monetary support to the National Alliance on Mental Illness
and ASCEND (Achievement, Self-Awareness, Communications, Engagement, Networking and Development Skills).
Ivy & Pearl Affair
Alchar G. Jackson, publicity chairwoman 251.454.0068 auburnaka3@yahoo.com
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HANCOCK
COUNTY
FOOD PANTRY RECOVERS FOOD FOR NEEDY
The Hancock County Food Pantry recently began
a program to recover food that’s about to be thrown away by grocery stores. Recovered food is wholesome food that’s about to reach its “best if used by” date and is distributed to needy families.
“This recovered food contains some items, such
as frozen meat, that the Pantry could not afford to purchase for our families. That has allowed us to increase the total amount of food items given away by 30-35 percent,” said John Wittliff, the organization’s treasurer.
A state chartered non-profit organization, the Pantry is the county’s only full-time food pantry. It was founded in 1986 by area churches to provide food and personal hygiene products to needy families and to those with an immediate crisis or emergency. It’s operated entirely by volunteers, and more than 91 percent of all funds are used to buy food for those in need.
“Since opening its doors, the Hancock County Food Pantry has provided free food to 242,663 individuals from 97,418 families,” Wittliff said.
Hancock County Food Pantry
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, except holidays 9972 Highway 603, Bay St. Louis 228.467.2790 www.hancockcountyfoodpantry.org