As the Jackson water crisis continues, there are seven bottled water distribution sites currently open in and around the capital city.
The following locations are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.:
- State Fairgrounds (bottled water only) – 1207 Mississippi St.
- Metrocenter Mall (bottled water and non-potable water) – 3645 Highway 80
- Smith-Wills Stadium (bottled water and non-potable water) – 1200 Lakeland Dr.
- Davis Road Park (bottled water and non-potable water) – 2300 Davis Rd., Byram
As water pressure improves and students return to the classroom, three distribution sites have been closed: Cardozo Middle School, Northwest Middle School, and Hinds Community College Jackson ATC.
If you’re looking to help out, the following places are accepting donations:
- New Horizon Church – 1770 Ellis Ave.
- American Civil Liberties Union – Life Storage #8111 4000 N. West St.
- Freedom Ministries International – 4915 I-55N Building D
- Jackson State University – 1325 Hattiesburg St.
- MagCor Industries – 2929 I-55S Frontage Rd.
- Cathedral AME Zion Church – 428 W. Northside Dr.
- St. Joseph Baptist Church – 1094 Prisock Rd., Byram
- Nu Vision Worship Center – 4800 Watkins Dr.
- Fondren Church – 3327 Old Canton Rd.
Over the last five days, the Mississippi National Guard and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency have served 222,264 cases of water to Jackson residents.
