Our Daily Bread Ministries has been serving Canton, Mississippi and the Madison County area by providing free meals since February 2002. Our primary ministry opportunity is providing a noon meal, cost free, to low-income families, senior citizens, disabled, and homeless individuals in Madison County, Mississippi. We also deliver over 100 meals a day to homebound residents whom are elderly or disabled through our “Delivered Meals Program.”

We average feeding about 60-80 people who attend our daily meal service at noon inside our facility. However, during the summer months or when school is not in session, from May through August and holidays, our meal average increases to around 100-150 meals. A large percentage of children in our area are on a free lunch program through their school. When school is not in session those children may come to our facility to receive a hot and nutritious meal to which they otherwise might not have access.  

There are no requirements if a person comes into our facility to receive a hot meal. However, if a client would like to be served through our “Delivered Meals Program” we do require that they are a senior citizen, at the age of 60 or over, or disabled. We do ask the client to show proof before receiving meals by means of a state issued driver license with proof of current residency. If they are disabled, we ask for a state issued letter with disability information along with proof of current residency. We verify these in order for the client to receive a home delivered meal.

You might remember us by our former name, Madison County Stewpot. We are now separate from Stewpot and are a stand-alone nonprofit corporation and ministry with our own 501C3 determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service.

We are not federally funded so we depend on the kindness and generosity of local businesses, civic groups, religious organizations, and individuals. Please reach out with any questions on how you can partner with Our Daily Bread Ministries to allow us to continue to provide nourishing meals to those in need.