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Good Sam’s lucky charm, Joanna Puddister, won donuts and coffee for the whole office last week! It was a great break for the staff who work so hard everyday, to make sure low-income families get the help they deserve! Thanks to EJ from Mix 98.7 FM.
Good Samaritan is grateful to everyone in the community who donated toys for children who would have otherwise gone without at Christmas. We have truly been blessed by the generosity of donors who made Santa’s job easier.
Of the 460 children we had, Good Samaritan had approximately 320 adopted and unfortunately for the other 140 children, Good Sam had to use “imaginary money,” credit cards, to fill their wishes. If you can help us re-coup this cost to help make a child’s Christmas morning one to remember, we would be truly blessed.
Good Sam’s 2nd Annual “Some Like it HOT” Chili Cook-off and Flea Market Festival was held on Saturday, November 14th.
A very special thank you to Kristi Hendrix and the staff at Good Samaritan Midtown. It wouldn’t have been an event with out you!
This fun event was helped sponsored by Reed Food Technology.
Good Samaritan was once again the beneficiary of the Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest. Thank you to all the SPONSORS and staff that helped make it happen.
From a party on the Square in Canton to a Special Shape Fiesta, Good Sam had tons of fun and made a difference. To see pictures from the festival click here or on the Good Sam Balloon!
Due to the state of the Economy, Good Sam is serving more and more in need. Our supply of meat, veggies and canned goods are extremely limited at this time.
Good Sam serves at least 250 men, women and children a month with groceries through out the length of their emergency. THAT’S A TON OF FOOD!
We need your help to restock our food pantry with meat, veggies, non-perishables and canned goods. If you or your group would like to help by donating, call us at 601-355-6276 or if you would like to donate monetarily - click the “Donate” Button below.
Although we did not reach our fundraising goal for the 5th Annual Scooper Bowl Flea Market & All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival, we still had a fabulous time! Many new shoppers found out about our unique resale store - NUTS - Neat Used Things for Sale.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Blue Cross Blue Shield employees who volunteered their time scooping ice cream, working the concession stand and helping break down the festival. They truly went above and beyond! A thank you also to our friends and family who volunteered, Blue Bell Ice Creamery and the trustees from the Sheriffs Department - we couldn’t have done it without you.
NUTS has NEW HOURS! Join us for HAPPY HOUR from 4 to 6 pm for a 15% discount, Wednesday through Friday!
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
So, help stimulate the economy and stretch your budget, at NUTS - Neat Used Things for Sale. We’ve got everything from clothing to the kitchen sink at NUTS - 114 Millsaps Avenue, Jackson, MS 39202. Click here if you need directions or call (601) 355-7458.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is back in town for two awesome shows on Wednesday, December 17th at the Mississippi Coliseum! After the shows the TSO and Clear Channel Radio will be donating $1 from each ticket sold to Good Samaritan’s Christmas Assistance program.
Don’t miss this spectacular show! Tickets are still available - pick yours up today at a ticket retailer near you or click here for Ticketmaster.
VIP Magazine and Clear Channel Radio are conducting a toy drive to benefit Good Sam! Drop off your new unwrapped items at The Clarion-Ledger, Downtown Jackson at 201 South Congress Street.
Deadline for donation drop-offs is December 19th at Noon.
Good Samaritan was once again the beneficiary of the Mississippi Championship Hot Air Balloon Fest.
Dozens of hot air balloons led a fun-filled weekend for all to enjoy. From a party on the Square in Canton to a Special Shape Fiesta, Good Sam was truly having fun and making a difference. To see pictures from the festival click here or on the Good Sam Balloon!