Union County Food Bank Seeks $200K for Permanent Home

After almost 40 years of serving families in need, the Union County Good Samaritan Center in Mississippi faces an urgent challenge that could determine its future.

The food bank needs to raise $200,000 by the end of the month to purchase the building they've operated from for years. Without it, they could lose their home base and the ability to continue their mission.

Here's what happened. The Union County Baptist Association has owned the building and shared space with the Good Samaritan Center for decades. The Baptists used the front while the food bank operated in the back, and the arrangement worked beautifully.

But the Baptist Association no longer needs the full building and plans to move into a local church office instead. They're willing to sell the property, and they've given the Good Samaritan Center first right of purchase as a gesture of goodwill.

The catch? The food bank must demonstrate serious fundraising progress by month's end. If they can't show the commitment and momentum needed to complete the purchase, the building goes on the open market to any buyer.

The Ripple Effect

This isn't just about saving one organization. For four decades, the Good Samaritan Center has been a lifeline for Union County residents struggling to put food on their tables. Losing their established location would disrupt operations right when families need them most.

The deadline creates urgency, but it also opens a door for the community to rally. Every donation gets the center closer to securing permanent space where volunteers can continue sorting donations, organizing food drives, and serving neighbors without worrying about where they'll operate next year.

Local residents who've benefited from the center's generosity over the years now have a concrete way to ensure it survives for the next generation of families facing hard times.

The Good Samaritan Center has spent 40 years taking care of Union County, and now Union County has a month to return the favor.