OACRA Mississippi Community Service Directory

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Mississippi Community Service & Volunteer Resource Directory

This directory organizes Mississippi volunteer and community-service routes that may support people navigating probation, parole, post-release supervision, earned-release supervision, pretrial release, diversion, reentry, restitution-related instructions, court-related obligations, school requirements, attorney referrals, local county instructions, municipal service requirements, or community-based service goals.

Important: OACRA does not determine whether any organization, volunteer role, service site, hour log, supervisor signature, remote task, food-bank shift, shelter shift, animal-care role, thrift-store shift, Habitat/ReStore shift, community cleanup, faith-based activity, nonprofit placement, or community-service route satisfies a court order, probation condition, parole condition, post-release supervision condition, earned-release supervision condition, pretrial release condition, diversion agreement, MDOC instruction, local court instruction, agency referral, attorney recommendation, school requirement, county requirement, restitution-related instruction, or program requirement. Always confirm approval, restrictions, schedule, supervision, documentation, fees, background screening, role limits, travel rules, remote-hour acceptance, and completion requirements directly with the court, supervising officer, probation/parole agent, attorney, program coordinator, referring agency, and volunteer organization before starting hours.

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Organizations, sponsors, community partners, nonprofits, and regional programs can help strengthen Mississippi coverage across Jackson Metro, the Gulf Coast, the Delta, North Mississippi, the Pine Belt, South Mississippi, rural counties, and statewide or remote routes.

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Statewide Quick Starts Volunteer Mississippi • food bank • Habitat • remote checks Jackson Metro & Central MS Hinds • Madison • Rankin • Copiah • Simpson Mississippi Gulf Coast Harrison • Jackson • Hancock • Pearl River • Stone • George Mississippi Delta Washington • Bolivar • Leflore • Sunflower • Coahoma • Tunica North Mississippi DeSoto • Lafayette • Lee • Panola • Tate • Marshall Pine Belt & South MS Forrest • Lamar • Jones • Marion • Perry Approval & Documentation Guide What to confirm before starting hours

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Statewide Quick Starts

Coverage: statewide volunteer hubs, food-bank routes, Gulf Coast regional service routes, Habitat/ReStore routes, animal shelter checks, supervision-aware confirmation routes, and remote-service checks.

Statewide routes Volunteer hub, food bank, Gulf Coast, and Delta routes

Volunteer Mississippi Statewide volunteer-opportunity search route. Use it to identify direct organizations, then confirm required-hour acceptance and documentation with the actual site.

Volunteer hub Statewide search Confirm first

Accessvolunteermississippi.org

Ask AboutDirect site approval • supervisor signature • court/program form • proof of completion • role limits

AreaStatewide Mississippi

Mississippi Food Network – Volunteer Sign-Up Structured warehouse, food sorting, packing, and distribution-support route. Confirm registration, supervision, and proof-of-hours process before starting.

Food bank Structured shifts Confirm first

Accessmsfoodnetvolunteers.org

Ask AboutShift registration • supervisor signature • required form • proof of hours • location rules

AreaJackson / statewide food-bank route

Feeding the Gulf Coast – Volunteer Registration Food sorting, events, distributions, and regional hunger-relief route serving the Gulf Coast area. Confirm Mississippi site rules and documentation first.

Food / Gulf Coast Volunteer portal Confirm first

AccessFTGC volunteer portal

Ask AboutEvent site • Mississippi location • supervisor signature • required form • completion proof

AreaMississippi Gulf Coast / regional

Delta Hands for Hope – Volunteer Community projects and youth/family support route in the Delta. Confirm role limits, screening, and documentation before starting required hours.

Youth / family Delta route Confirm first

Accessdeltahandsforhope.org/volunteer

Ask AboutApplication • youth-contact limits • supervisor signature • schedule • proof of hours

AreaShaw / Bolivar County

Confirm-first Habitat, animal care, court, supervision, and remote routes

Habitat for Humanity ReStore – Mississippi Routes Donation sorting, retail support, warehouse help, and ReStore support may be available. Confirm local affiliate acceptance and documentation first.

Habitat / ReStore Donations / warehouse Confirm first

Accesshabitat.org/restores/volunteer

Ask AboutBuild/ReStore duties • safety orientation • tools • supervisor signature • court/program form

AreaStatewide / local affiliates

C.A.R.E.S. Clarksdale – Animal Shelter Route Animal shelter route that may include animal-care support, cleaning, transport support, or supplies help. Confirm screening and charge restrictions first.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

Accesscaresclarksdale.com

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaClarksdale / Coahoma County

Court / Probation & Supervision Confirmation Route For probation, parole, post-release supervision, earned-release supervision, pretrial, diversion, or court-supervised cases, confirm the approved site and completion process before starting.

Supervision route Confirm-first Confirm first

AccessUse the court, supervising officer, probation/parole agent, attorney, case manager, or program contact listed on paperwork.

Ask AboutAccepted local list • travel rules • required forms • due date • submission process

AreaStatewide / local counties

Remote / Online Service Check Remote service may help when transportation, disability, rural access, work schedule, or family obligations make in-person service difficult. Confirm acceptance before enrolling.

Remote / online Extra approval needed Confirm first

AccessAsk the court, supervising officer, attorney, case manager, or program coordinator before selecting a remote route.

Ask AboutRemote-hour acceptance • fee rules • digital certificate • verification code • officer/court approval

AreaStatewide / online

Jackson Metro & Central Mississippi

Counties and areas: Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Copiah, Simpson, Jackson, Pearl, Brandon, Ridgeland, Madison, Clinton, Byram, and nearby communities.

Direct routes Food bank, shelter, day services, and community support routes

Mississippi Food Network – Jackson Food-bank route with structured volunteer scheduling, warehouse support, sorting, packing, and distribution-related tasks. Confirm documentation first.

Food bank Structured shifts Confirm first

Accessmsfoodnet.org/get-involved

Ask AboutShift registration • supervisor signature • court/program form • proof of hours • role limits

AreaJackson / Hinds County

Stewpot Community Services Shelter, day services, meals, donation sorting, and basic-needs route. Confirm screening, accepted duties, and documentation before starting.

Shelter / meals Basic needs Confirm first

Accessstewpot.org

Ask AboutClient-contact limits • orientation • supervisor signature • schedule • proof of hours

AreaJackson / Hinds County

Food Pantry, Meal, Donation, Clothing & Basic-Needs Routes Local pantries, meal programs, donation centers, clothing closets, and basic-needs programs may support hours when the site can supervise and document the work.

Food / donations Local support Confirm first

AccessContact the direct provider, pantry, church, or nonprofit before scheduling.

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion letter

AreaJackson Metro counties

Confirm-first Habitat, animal, cleanup, and faith-based routes

Habitat for Humanity – Mississippi Capital Area Construction, ReStore, warehouse, donation, and build-support roles may be available. Confirm local acceptance and documentation first.

Habitat / ReStore Build / warehouse Confirm first

Accesshabitatmca.org/volunteer

Ask AboutBuild/ReStore duties • safety orientation • tools • supervisor signature • court/program form

AreaJackson area

Animal Shelter, Humane Society & Rescue Routes Animal-care routes may include cleaning, laundry, kennel support, supplies, or event help. Confirm screening, charge restrictions, and documentation before starting.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the local shelter, humane society, or rescue organization directly.

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaJackson Metro counties

City / County Cleanup, Parks & Public-Service Routes Cleanup, parks, beautification, facility support, public works, and community-improvement tasks may be available when approved and documented.

Cleanup / public service City / county route Confirm first

AccessUse city/county departments, parks programs, court paperwork, or supervision instructions.

Ask AboutReporting site • safety gear • weather rules • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaJackson Metro counties

Mississippi Gulf Coast

Counties and areas: Harrison, Jackson, Hancock, Pearl River, Stone, George, Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Bay St. Louis, Picayune, and nearby coastal communities.

Direct routes Food, shelter, community support, and coastal-service routes

Feeding the Gulf Coast – Volunteer Portal Food sorting, distribution, events, and hunger-relief route. Confirm Mississippi site availability, supervisor sign-off, and proof requirements before starting.

Food / distribution Volunteer portal Confirm first

AccessFTGC volunteer portal

Ask AboutEvent site • Mississippi location • supervisor signature • required form • completion proof

AreaGulf Coast region

Back Bay Mission Community support, homeless services, meals, donations, and basic-needs route. Confirm volunteer intake and required-hour documentation first.

Shelter / support Community route Confirm first

Accessthebackbaymission.org

Ask AboutVolunteer intake • client-contact limits • supervisor signature • schedule • completion proof

AreaBiloxi / Harrison County

Food Pantry, Meal, Donation, Clothing & Basic-Needs Routes Local pantries, meal programs, shelters, donation centers, and clothing closets may support hours when the site can supervise and document the work.

Food / support Local route Confirm first

AccessContact the direct provider, pantry, shelter, church, or nonprofit before scheduling.

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaGulf Coast counties

Confirm-first Salvation Army, Habitat, animal, cleanup, and storm-route checks

The Salvation Army – Gulf Coast Routes Volunteer roles may include meals, shelter support, thrift, donation processing, seasonal service, and basic-needs support. Confirm site-specific rules first.

Faith-based route Meals / donations Confirm first

Accesssalvationarmyusa.org/volunteer

Ask AboutSpecific site • non-religious tasks • cash/inventory limits • supervisor signature • proof of hours

AreaMultiple Gulf Coast sites

Habitat / ReStore Routes on the Gulf Coast Donation sorting, ReStore, warehouse support, and build-support roles may be available through local affiliates. Confirm documentation first.

Habitat / ReStore Donation / build Confirm first

AccessContact the local Habitat affiliate or ReStore directly before scheduling.

Ask AboutBuild/ReStore duties • safety orientation • tools • supervisor signature • court/program form

AreaGulf Coast counties

Coastal Cleanup, Parks, Public Works, Animal & Storm-Support Routes Coastal cleanup, parks, public works, animal shelter support, and storm-related service may be available when approved and documented.

Coastal cleanup Public service Confirm first

AccessUse city/county departments, parks programs, disaster-response nonprofits, shelters, or supervision instructions.

Ask AboutReporting site • weather rules • safety gear • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaGulf Coast counties

Mississippi Delta

Counties and areas: Washington, Bolivar, Leflore, Sunflower, Coahoma, Tunica, Greenville, Shaw, Clarksdale, Greenwood, Indianola, and nearby Delta communities.

Direct routes Delta-based community, youth, and nonprofit routes

Delta Hands for Hope Local Delta service projects, youth/family programs, and community support route. Confirm screening, role limits, and documentation before starting.

Youth / family Community support Confirm first

Accessdeltahandsforhope.org

Ask AboutApplication • youth-contact limits • supervisor signature • schedule • proof of hours

AreaShaw / Bolivar County

United Way of Washington County Local nonprofit partner and volunteerism route. Use as a connector, then confirm acceptance and documentation directly with the actual service site.

Volunteer hub Local nonprofit route Confirm first

Accessunitedwayofwashingtoncounty.com

Ask AboutDirect provider • supervisor contact • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaWashington County / Greenville area

Food Pantry, Meal, Donation, Clothing & Community Action Routes Local Delta pantries, community action programs, donation sites, and basic-needs providers may support hours when approved and documented.

Food / support Delta route Confirm first

AccessContact the direct pantry, nonprofit, church, or community action provider before scheduling.

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaDelta counties

Confirm-first Diaper bank, animal, Habitat, rural, and public-service routes

Coahoma County Diaper Bank – Volunteer Sorting, repackaging, donation drives, and family-support route. Confirm supervision, documentation, and accepted tasks before starting.

Donation sorting Family support Confirm first

Accessccdiaperbank volunteer

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaClarksdale / Coahoma County

C.A.R.E.S. – Animal Shelter Volunteering Animal shelter route that may include cleaning, supplies support, transport support, or animal-care tasks. Confirm screening and charge restrictions first.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

Accesscaresclarksdale.com

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaClarksdale / Coahoma County

Rural / Remote, County Cleanup, Habitat & Public-Service Checks When direct providers are limited, confirm whether remote service, out-of-county service, Habitat/ReStore, county cleanup, or municipal work detail is acceptable.

Rural route Remote / county Confirm first

AccessAsk the court, supervising agent, attorney, case manager, or program coordinator before selecting the route.

Ask AboutRemote-hour acceptance • travel limits • local approval • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaDelta counties

North Mississippi

Counties and areas: DeSoto, Lafayette, Lee, Panola, Tate, Marshall, Southaven, Hernando, Oxford, Tupelo, Batesville, Senatobia, Holly Springs, and nearby communities.

Direct routes Volunteer hub, food pantry, and nonprofit routes

Maddox Nonprofit & Volunteer Resource HUB Volunteer and nonprofit connection route across Northwest Mississippi. Use to identify direct providers, then confirm required-hour acceptance with the actual site.

Volunteer hub Northwest MS Confirm first

Accesscfnm.org Maddox HUB

Ask AboutDirect provider • supervisor contact • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaNorthwest Mississippi

Heartland Hands – Food Pantry Volunteer-powered food pantry route serving DeSoto County. Confirm scheduling, supervision, and proof-of-hours process before starting.

Food pantry Local support Confirm first

Accessheartlandhands.org

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion letter

AreaDeSoto County

Food Pantry, Meal, Donation, Clothing & Basic-Needs Routes Local pantries, meal programs, donation centers, thrift, clothing closets, and basic-needs routes may support hours when approved and documented.

Food / support Local route Confirm first

AccessContact the direct provider, pantry, church, or nonprofit before scheduling.

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaNorth Mississippi counties

Confirm-first Animal, Habitat, cleanup, and university-town routes

Animal Shelter, Humane Society & Rescue Routes Animal-care routes may include cleaning, laundry, supplies, transport support, event help, or shelter support. Confirm screening and charge restrictions first.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the local shelter, humane society, or rescue organization directly.

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaNorth Mississippi counties

Habitat / ReStore Routes in North Mississippi Donation sorting, ReStore, warehouse support, and build-support roles may be available through local affiliates. Confirm documentation first.

Habitat / ReStore Donation / build Confirm first

AccessContact the local Habitat affiliate or ReStore directly before scheduling.

Ask AboutBuild/ReStore duties • safety orientation • tools • supervisor signature • court/program form

AreaNorth Mississippi counties

Parks, Cleanup, Public Works & University-Town Volunteer Routes Local routes may include parks, cleanups, campus-adjacent nonprofits, public works, event support, and community-improvement tasks when approved and documented.

Cleanup / local route Public service Confirm first

AccessUse city/county departments, volunteer hubs, parks programs, court paperwork, or supervision instructions.

Ask AboutReporting site • safety rules • supervisor signature • required form • completion proof

AreaNorth Mississippi counties

Pine Belt & South Mississippi

Counties and areas: Forrest, Lamar, Jones, Marion, Perry, Hattiesburg, Laurel, Columbia, Purvis, Petal, and nearby South Mississippi communities.

Direct routes Volunteer hub, outreach, food, and local support routes

United Way of Southeast Mississippi – Volunteer Hub Volunteer matching route serving Forrest, Lamar, Marion, and Perry counties. Use as a connector, then confirm directly with the service site.

Volunteer hub Southeast MS Confirm first

Accessunitedwaysems.org/volunteer

Ask AboutDirect provider • supervisor contact • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaHattiesburg area / Southeast MS

Edwards Street Fellowship Center Community support, outreach, food, basic-needs, and Hattiesburg-area service route. Confirm volunteer intake and documentation before starting.

Outreach / support Community route Confirm first

Accessedwardsstreet.org

Ask AboutVolunteer intake • client-contact limits • supervisor signature • schedule • proof of hours

AreaHattiesburg / Forrest County

Food Pantry, Meal, Donation, Clothing & Basic-Needs Routes Local pantries, meals, donation centers, thrift, clothing closets, and basic-needs programs may support hours when approved and documented.

Food / support Local route Confirm first

AccessContact the direct provider, pantry, church, or nonprofit before scheduling.

Ask AboutVolunteer role • supervisor signature • required form • schedule • completion proof

AreaPine Belt / South Mississippi

Confirm-first Habitat, animal, cleanup, and rural-service routes

Habitat ReStore Volunteering – South Mississippi Donation sorting, retail support, warehouse help, ReStore, and build-related support may be available. Confirm local affiliate rules first.

Habitat / ReStore Donation / retail Confirm first

Accesshabitat.org/restores/volunteer

Ask AboutBuild/ReStore duties • safety orientation • tools • supervisor signature • court/program form

AreaSouth Mississippi / multiple locations

Animal Shelter, Humane Society & Rescue Routes Animal-care routes may include cleaning, laundry, supplies, shelter support, or event help. Confirm screening and charge restrictions before starting.

Animal care Screening-sensitive Confirm first

AccessContact the local shelter, humane society, or rescue organization directly.

Ask AboutApplication • charge restrictions • animal-contact rules • staff sign-off • hour log

AreaPine Belt / South Mississippi

Parks, Cleanup, Public Works, Fairgrounds & Rural-Service Routes Routes may include parks, fairgrounds, cleanup, public works, facility support, or rural-service tasks when approved and documented.

Rural / cleanup Public service Confirm first

AccessUse county/city departments, fairgrounds, parks programs, court paperwork, or supervision instructions.

Ask AboutReporting site • safety gear • weather rules • supervisor signature • completion proof

AreaPine Belt / South Mississippi

Approval, Restrictions & Documentation Guide

Use this guide before starting hours. Mississippi users should pay special attention to court orders, probation/parole/post-release supervision instructions, MDOC or local supervision instructions, restitution-related language, public-service site rules, written proof, travel limits, remote-hour rules, and whether the organization can document exact dates and hours worked.

Confirm the site before starting

Ask whether the organization is a nonprofit, public agency, county program, school-approved route, municipal assignment, community action agency, food bank, shelter, or other acceptable community-service site for the specific Mississippi requirement. Confirm whether approval must happen before any hours count.

Follow supervision and court instructions

Users on probation, parole, post-release supervision, earned-release supervision, pretrial release, diversion, or court-supervised status should follow the specific instructions of the court, supervising officer, probation/parole agent, attorney, case manager, or program coordinator.

Get documentation rules in writing

Confirm who signs the hour sheet, whether a court/program form is required, whether a completion letter must be on letterhead, and whether the organization can document dates, hours, tasks, supervisor name, phone, and email.

Screening-sensitive roles need extra care

Animal shelters, youth/family programs, shelters, schools, disaster-response roles, and client-facing programs may have screening, charge-type, identity-check, safety, or supervision restrictions. Confirm before reporting.

Faith-based sites need service clarity

Food pantry, clothing closet, meal service, cleanup, outreach, donation sorting, or disaster-support tasks may be treated differently from worship, religious instruction, choir, ushering, evangelism, or membership activities. Confirm what counts before starting.

Remote or online service needs extra approval

Remote service may help when transportation, disability, rural access, work schedule, or family obligations make in-person service difficult, but some courts or programs may reject online hours or paid service. Confirm remote-hour acceptance, fees, certificate format, and verification method first.

OACRA disclaimer: This Mississippi Community Service & Volunteer Resource Directory is provided for resource-navigation and referral-support purposes only. OACRA is independent and does not provide legal, supervision, case-management, volunteer-placement, employment, tax, nonprofit-compliance, clinical, medical, emergency, transportation, MDOC, court, county, city, school, library, disaster-response, or public-agency advice. OACRA does not verify in real time that an organization is accepting volunteers, accepting court-related community service, able to supervise a specific person, able to sign a specific form, or approved for a specific court, probation office, parole office, post-release supervision program, earned-release supervision program, pretrial services program, diversion program, attorney referral, school requirement, agency referral, county requirement, city requirement, restitution-related instruction, public-service requirement, or community-service obligation. Users should confirm approval, eligibility, restrictions, background screening, task limits, schedule, fees, transportation, county/city travel, intake requirements, supervision, documentation, reporting, remote-service rules, and completion requirements directly with the court, supervising officer, probation/parole agent, attorney, case manager, program coordinator, referring agency, and organization before beginning service hours. For emergencies, immediate danger, or urgent safety concerns, call 911.