FOOD ASSISTANCE
Helping People. Changing Lives.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
Helping People. Changing Lives.
Lamar County Senior Citizens Meal Program
The Senior Citizens Meal Program provides low-cost nutritious meals to individuals 60 years of age or older in Lumberton, Oak Grove, Purvis, and Sumrall. This program is funded by the Lamar County Board of Supervisors. In 2023, this program also received a sponsorship from Cigna Healthcare.
Meal Prices:
Monday – Thursday: $5 per plate
Friday: $6 per plate
Please note that all meal prices listed on this website are subject to change. For the most current pricing, please contact the Senior Centers directly.
Senior Citizens Centers
8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Lumberton Senior Center
212 North 1st Street, Lumberton, MS 39455
601.796.2025
Oak Grove Senior Center
5874 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
601.336.5019
Purvis Senior Center
218 Shelby Street, Purvis, MS 39475
601.794.6772
Sumrall Senior Center
90 Pine Street, Sumrall, MS 39482
601.758.3046 or 601.758.3752
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is a federal nutrition program that provides monthly packages of healthy food to low-income seniors aged 60 and older. In partnership with the Mississippi Food Network, CSFP aims to supplement the diets of eligible individuals by providing nutritious foods like canned fruits and vegetables, juices, grains, and protein sources.
To be eligible for the CSFP in Covington, Forrest, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Marion, and Perry counties, individuals must:
- Be at least 60 years of age
- Meet the program's household income guidelines (at or below 130% of the federal poverty level)
- Reside in one of the eligible counties
Food Assistance
Interested individuals can contact their local CSFP distribution agency or the Mississippi Food Network to apply and learn more about the program's operations and distribution sites in their area.