Charlotte Distefano , Weichert Realtors Gulf Properties Cell 228-806-1425

07/09/2026

With Galleria BMW – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

07/08/2026

WEEK 5 OF 10 WINNER! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Dixie Glass for being our Week 5 winner in our 10-Week Local Business Lunch Giveaway! 🥳🍕

Thank you for everything you do for our Mississippi Gulf Coast community. We appreciate your hard work and are excited to treat your team to lunch! ❤️

We’re officially 5 weeks down… and 5 more winners to go! 👏

Stay tuned each week as we recognize more amazing local businesses. You could be next! 🏆

06/30/2026

06/29/2026

Order your summer time flowers today! The Village Florist can’t wait to make your dreams a reality!! ☀️💐

06/29/2026

Amazing flower shop. Give them a call for your floral needs

Another local business supporting local! You can now see a piece of our work at Marinqouin at The Roost in Ocean Springs! Fresh, new designs weekly 🥰❤️

06/29/2026

Give Katie Z a call !

There's an X for everyone 💥
Shop our HUGE selection of SUVs at Galleria BMW.

galleriabmw.com
📍11282 Mandal Pkwy, D'Iberville
228-232-0333

06/29/2026

As families prepare for summer, I wanted to share some Mississippi Gulf Coast resources that may help with food, rent, utilities, diapers, baby supplies, school supplies, and other basic needs. Many schools are also offering FREE summer meal programs for children, so be sure to check with your local school district for locations and times. 💙

📌 RENT/UTILITY/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

• Back Bay Mission (Biloxi)
(228) 432-0301
https://thebackbaymission.org/find-help/

• Community Action of South Mississippi (CASOMS)
(228) 769-3292
https://casoms.org/

• Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VIII
(228) 831-2992
https://mrha8.org/

• The Salvation Army MS Gulf Coast
(228) 374-8301
https://salvationarmyalm.org/msgulfcoast/

• St. Vincent de Paul (different for each zip code search for your zip code for services provided).

• Catholic Charities of South Mississippi
(228) 864-4222
https://catholiccharitiesofsouthms.org/

• Mississippi Department of Human Services
https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/community/

🍎 FOOD RESOURCES

• Feeding the Gulf Coast
(228) 896-6979
https://www.feedingthegulfcoast.org/find-help/find-a-pantry

• Long Beach Community Food Pantry
(228) 861-1291

• Twelve Baskets Food Bank
(228) 822-0836

• Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast Food Distribution Center
(228) 385-1001

• Gulf Coast Community Ministries
(228) 868-8202

🤰 EXPECTANT MOTHERS / BABY RESOURCES

• Women’s Resource Center
Free pregnancy testing, parenting classes, baby supplies, support services, and referrals
(228) 897-8958
https://www.wrcgulfport.org/

• Diaper Bank of the Delta
Diapers and baby essentials for families in need
(662) 351-3844

• WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program)
Nutrition support, formula assistance, breastfeeding support, and healthy food benefits for pregnant women and young children
https://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,0,128.html

👨‍👩‍👧 FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT

• Family Enrichment Center
(228) 265-5272

• South Mississippi AIDS Task Force (SMATF)
https://smatf.org/

• FindHelp.org
https://www.findhelp.org/
(Search by ZIP code for local resources)

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
Most agencies require documentation such as:
• Photo ID
• Social Security cards/numbers
• Proof of income
• Lease agreement or utility bill
• Birth certificates or household documentation

Funds and assistance programs are often LIMITED and first-come, first-served, so apply ASAP and call ahead to verify eligibility and availability.

Please share so this can reach families who may need support this summer 🫶🏽

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