Menahga Area Food Shelf

06/01/2026

Recipe of the month:
Crockpot Homemade Refried Beans
1/2 pound bacon fried and cut up into pieces
1 pound dry pinto beans -rinsed
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion salt
2 tsp minced garlic
2 cups shredded cheese
In large crockpot cook beans with 8 cups of water for 8 hours on high. Beans should cook till mushy and thick. Add pepper, salt, garlic and bacon pieces. Mix well. Cook, uncovered until liquid is almost gone. Add cheese and mix until melted. Serve with tortillas, meat, rice, etc. These freeze well too.

06/01/2026

Menahga Food Shelf is open the first and third Wednesday of the month from 4-6pm. For June the dates are June 3rd and June 17th.
We are all volunteers so please be patient with us. You will get served. If you know anyone that is in need of food, please send them our way. We do not require a referral or proof of income. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering please stop in and talk to us. Thanks!

05/06/2026

We are open the first and third Wednesday of the month from 4 pm -6 pm. We are all volunteers so please be patient with us. Dates for May are 6th and 20th.
New item we have is freeze dried fruit. It is good to just eat or use it in a smoothie or in baking. It would be great in some muffins! Make sure to ask for some!

04/14/2026

If you are 60 or older, this could help you out.

No Ruby’s but LSS will still be there!

03/29/2026

Thanks so much West Central Telephone for the donation during our March Food Drive!

At West Central, giving back is part of who we are.

We’re proud to support the Menahga Area Food Shelf and their mission to serve local families. With households relying on their services each year, their impact in our community is truly meaningful.

💛 Supporting organizations like this helps ensure our neighbors have access to the essentials they need.

Together, we can continue to make a difference right here at home.

03/29/2026

We are open the first and third Wednesday of the month from 4-6pm. April dates are April 1st and April 15th. We are all volunteers so be patient with us. You will get served.

03/20/2026

This is happening tomorrow, Friday March 20th. Pass the word around!

02/14/2026

Here is a couple new items we have at the food shelf. Frozen yogurt smoothies. You can blend these in a blender with some milk for a smoothie or thaw them and just eat them. They are made with yogurt and fruit juice.
Another item we have our these zip lock endurables theses can be used for leftovers and go from table to freezer to microwave. They are also dishwasher safe, so a great reusable container.

02/14/2026

We will be open on Wednesday February 19th from 4 - 6 PM. Please be patient with us as we are all volunteers.

02/01/2026

We are open the first and third Wednesday of the month from 4-6pm. February dates are the 4th and 18th. We are all volunteers so be patient with us. We will get you food.
Thanks!