- Spaghetti Noodles
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Canned Chicken
- Canned Soups
- Canned Beans
- Crackers
- Snack/Protein Bars
- Canned Corn
- Oatmeal
- Jelly
- Toilet Paper
- Face Masks
- Laundry Detergent
- Tea/Bottled Water
- Body Deodorant and Body Wash
Eagles Nest Food Pantry
The Eagle's Nest Food Pantry provides on-campus resources for Southern Miss students and staff who are temporarily experiencing challenges accessing basic necessities, including food. The Eagle's Nest continuously accepts donations of non-perishable items, as well as monetary donations. Donations of the following items are urgently needed:
To Donate or Volunteer
Donations can be dropped off at the Eagle’s Nest Food Pantry in The Hub basement (map) during hours of operation or at the Dean of Students office in the R.C. Cook Union, Room 220 (map).
Volunteers can pick up an information packet or email eaglesnestFREEMississippi.
To purchase donation items directly from Amazon for the Eagle's Nest Food Pantry, use the QR code to the right.
Mailing Address:
Eagle's Nest Food Pantry
118 College Drive, Box #5204
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Donations to the Eagle's Nest Food Pantry can also be made through The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation.
Hours
Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Social Media
Eagle's Nest on Facebook
Community Resources
The Long beach Food Pantry is located at 21081 Johnson Rd., Long Beach, MS 39560. They are open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM and can be reached directly at 228.861.1291
Southern Miss Gulf Park students can access the pantry by presenting their driver's license and USM ID. Students are permitted to visit once each month. This resource has refrigerated and frozen foods, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. Students can reach out directly to this pantry to make an appointment.
The Edwards Street Fellowship Center provides emergency and supplemental food to approximately 1,200 families in the Pine Belt area each month. They also operate a thrift store where clothing can be donated and purchased.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address: 1919 Edwards St., Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: 601.544.6149
Extra Table purchases, donates, and deliver food items to ensure those in need are fed.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address: 3904 Hardy St. Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Phone: 601.2664.0672
Christian Services provides food assistance, clothing, and support for homeless populations.
Hours:
Office: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bargains on Broadway:
Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Address: 301 East 2nd St., Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601.582.5683
Life Support Cares provides food, clothing, hygiene items, and household products to individuals and families in Forrest, Lamar, and Perry Counties.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AAM - 5:00 PM
Address: 301 Humble Ave. Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Phone: 601.255.3574
Petal Children's Taskforce donates monthly food assistance, school uniforms, and Thanksgiving/Christmas assistance. They also serve as an emergency food bank.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address: 314 S. George Street, Petal, MS 39465\
Phone: 601.545.3198
Sunrise Baptist Church provides food assistance to those facing food insecurity.
Address: 299 Sunrise Rd., Petal, MS 39465
Phone: 601.583.1850 (Call for Hours)
Contact Us
R.C. Cook University Union
Room 220
118 College Drive #5204
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone: 601.266.4025
E-mail: dos@usm.edu
Office Hours: 8-5 PM