🍽️ Food Pantry: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday · 11:30am–1pm · 548 W. Northside Dr. Ste. C, Jackson, MS | 3 Active Campaigns — Give Today
Jackson, Mississippi · Est. 2022
Hope in Action.
Empowering lives. Strengthening community. Walking alongside the people of Jackson with food, education, faith, and an unwavering belief that every person deserves a future.
350+
Served Bi-Weekly
5
Active Programs
3
Open Campaigns
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit
Jackson, MS
Home Base
Our Story
Born Out of Faith.
Built for Jackson.
In 2007, while incarcerated, Marcus Landfair received a vision — that one day he would own a barbershop and use it to educate, enlighten, and empower his community. Once illiterate at age 24, Marcus dedicated himself to learning and growing. By 2015, that vision became Hopeful Barber Shop, and from that foundation, Hopeful Community Outreach was born.
“God gave me a vision that I would own a barbershop, and I would do things out of it — education, enlightening, empowering. When God blessed other people to help me — I was illiterate at the age of 24 and I went to prison — and look at us now.”
— Marcus Landfair, Founder & Executive Director, HCO
“They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” — Acts 2:42
What We Do
Our Programs
From the food pantry to the classroom, from the prison yard to the neighborhood street — HCO meets people where they are and walks with them toward where they can go.
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Food Pantry
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 11:30am–1:00pm. We distribute food boxes and hot meals to 350+ individuals and families bi-weekly across Jackson. No ID required.
2nd & 4th Tuesday
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Prison Ministry & Reentry
We provide mentorship, prayer, and reentry support to women at the Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women (MCIW/CMCF) — walking with them toward restoration.
Active — MCIW Partnership
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Community Outreach
From Men’s Monday Noonday Prayer and meals to free haircuts, clothing drives, home repairs, street outreach to the homeless, and quarterly community events.
Every Monday + Quarterly Events
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Mentorship & Development
Weekly tutoring in math gap areas, graphics instruction, and personal mentorship help children and adults close the gap and step into their full potential.
Weekly Tutoring
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HCO Enrichment Center
Coming soon — GED prep, ACT/SAT/ASVAB prep, financial literacy, skills training, Biblical workbooks, and certified instructors. Now actively fundraising.
Fundraising Now — $12,000 Goal
Active Campaigns
Three Ways Your Gift Changes Lives
Every campaign below represents a real, pressing need in Jackson. Your donation goes directly to work — no fluff, no overhead waste.
Active — Enrichment
HCO Enrichment Center Fund
A fully equipped educational hub at 548 W. Northside Drive offering GED prep, ACT/SAT/ASVAB materials, computers, Biblical curriculum, and certified instructors.
$12,000 Goal
- Smart board & large rolling display monitor
- Up to 8 computers, laptops, or iPads
- GED, ACT/SAT & ASVAB prep materials
- Biblical workbooks, Bibles & stationery
- Certified instructor & trainer support
Active — Program Growth
Program & Developmental Expansion Campaign
As HCO grows, so does the need for resources, staffing, and infrastructure. This campaign funds the next phase of HCO’s programs — reaching more families, deeper.
$25,000 Goal
- Expand food pantry capacity & cold storage
- Part-time program coordinator staffing
- Reentry readiness curriculum development
- Quarterly community resource fair funding
- Back-to-school & holiday campaign resources
Active — Housing
Housing Support Program Campaign
HCO’s vision includes providing safe, stable transitional housing for returning citizens and individuals facing housing insecurity in Jackson. This campaign lays the foundation.
$50,000 Goal
- Transitional housing property acquisition or lease
- Property renovation & habitability upgrades
- Resident support staffing & case management
- Partnership development with MDOC & HUD
- Reentry housing readiness programming
From the Community
Changed by Community
“They’re here to help, and we need all the help we can get. The boxes are real nice and they have hot food when you come through. And I love the prayer. Oh, I love that.”
— Doris Ward, 81 · HCO Community Member · Jackson, MS
Community Partners
Organizations Serving Alongside HCO
🏛️ Crossgates Church
🏛️ Pine Lake Church Reservoir
🏛️ Broadmoor Baptist Church
🏛️ Riverside Church Flowood
🤝 Bridging the Gap Ministries
🏛️ United Way of the Capital Area
⚖️ CMCF / MCIW
✂️ Hopeful Barbershop & Salon
💼 Ambitious Enterprises
+ And More…
Interested in partnering with HCO? Contact us today.
Join the Mission
Three Ways to Make a Difference
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Donate
Your financial gift directly funds food, education, mentorship, housing, and community transformation in Jackson. Every dollar is a seed of hope.
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Volunteer
From pantry days to tutoring to street outreach and event support — your time is one of the most powerful gifts you can give our community.
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Partner With Us
Is your church, business, or organization ready to link arms with HCO? Let’s build something bigger together for the people of Jackson.
Upcoming & Recent
Events & News
Annual Event · Free
Back to School Bash
Free food, haircuts, clothes, shoes, and school supplies for Jackson families. Co-hosted with community partners across the city.
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday · 11:30am–1pm
Food Pantry Distribution
Open to all. No ID required. Come receive food, prayer, and community. 548 W. Northside Dr. Ste. C, Jackson, MS.
Every Monday · Noonday
Men’s Noonday Prayer & Meal
Men gathering for prayer, fellowship, and a shared meal every Monday. All are welcome — come as you are.
Make a Gift
Donate to HCO
Hopeful Community Outreach, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Make checks payable to:
Hopeful Community Outreach Inc.
548 W. Northside Dr., Ste. C
Jackson, MS 39206
Include “Donation” in the memo section of your check.
EIN / TAX ID: 87-3774423
Reach Out
Contact Us
📍 Location
548 W. Northside Dr., Ste. C
Jackson, MS 39206
✉️ Email
info@hopefulms.org
www.hopefulms.org
🕐 Food Pantry Hours
Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
11:30am – 1:00pm
Site: 601-672-1387
Office: 601-767-2666
📞 Phone
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