JACKSON, Mississippi, Nov. 1 -- The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2025: * * * Commissioner Andy Gipson Encourages Mississippians to Support One Another by Supporting Food Banks During Federal Government Shutdown Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson is asking Mississippians to support their local food banks and pantries amid the ongoing federal government shutdown and uncertain future of government a  more