About the Event
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, Maddox Nonprofit & Volunteer Resource HUB, and the Box Project were privileged to partner with Dr. Pam Chatman with Boss Lady Economic Planning & Development for her #55DaysofGiving this fall to host an Amazon pallet distribution center in Tunica, MS, where nonprofits from our 11-county service region were invited to come and “shop” for donation items.
“This has been one of the most impactful and rewarding projects that I have had the chance to participate in. You get to be on the frontlines in making impactful change by building communities and nonprofit organizations that serve the MS Delta.” Kara Dulaney, said. “I am especially thankful for the support from the Tunica County Sherriff KC Hamp, County Administrator Dr. Billy Willis, local businesses Nutrient AG and 991 Magnolia, LLC for their support to make this possible. Thank you to volunteers from the Tunica County Sheriff’s Department, Tunica Recreation Center, Tunica Woman’s Club, and other community members, this would not have been possible without you!!”
Shelves of the warehouse were filled to the top after staff and volunteers spent two full days unloading, sorting, and organizing hundreds of boxes into sections for nonprofits to come in and easily identify what they need. There were two semi-trucks with over 30 pallets stacked tall with Amazon items of all kinds from baby items, clothes, and games to houseware, tools, and automotive equipment. Over 30 nonprofits from Bolivar, Coahoma, DeSoto, Panola, Shelby, Sunflower, Tate, and Tunica counties travelled to the warehouse to pick out items for their office, their clients, and their upcoming fundraising events to auction off!
A remaining 10 pallets were donated in full to Tunica County for their assistance in making the distribution such a success. Items from the pallets were used in part through the Tunica County Sherriff’s Department to help domestic violence survivors get back on their feet. Other items were donated to local nonprofits and organizations like Tunica Humane Society, Tunica Parks and Recreation and others dedicated to making a difference in their community.
The event became even more touching when recipients of our Box Project program were invited to come and pick out items for themselves, leaving with new bedding or supplies for their children.
We would like to extend a a special thanks to our community partners and our volunteers for making the distribution a success!
If you attended our Amazon Distribution in Tunica, MS, please take time to complete the following items:
