LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Although the U.S. government shutdown is over, there are still many households waiting for paychecks or SNAP benefits.

That is why the Hunger Coalition of Northeast Mississippi is holding a chicken giveaway this Saturday. It is for those who have temporarily lost SNAP Benefits, government workers who have been furloughed, or individuals and families facing food insecurity.

It happens Saturday morning at the Tupelo Furniture Market, and cars cannot line up until 8. The giveaway starts at 9. Jason Martin is executive director of the Hunger Coalition of Northeast Mississippi. He said this is another way to help meet the needs of those impacted by the record-breaking government shutdown.

“The government shutdown has certainly had a strong impact on our community.

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