The Georgia Mountain
Community Food Bank
It�s almost unthinkable: hungry people in a land of plenty. But according to the Center on Hunger and Poverty, 12% of all Georgia families are �food insecure,� meaning no guarantees of regular meals. And 5% are �food insecure with hunger,� meaning meals have been missed by some or all members of the family.
Many community agencies work together across the state to make sure that Georgia residents have nourishing, balanced food to eat each day. From churches and food pantries to programs and community kitchens, northeast Georgia is fortunate to have many mechanisms for food distribution for those who cannot afford to purchase their own food.
The Georgia Mountain Food Bank, an affiliate of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, serves as a warehouse for surplus food and product donations to be distributed to the network of partner agencies in Hall, Dawson, Forsyth, Lumpkin and Union counties.
For more information on how you can help, or how to become a partner agency and receive food for your nonprofit, or simply learn more about the Georgia Mountain Food Bank, give us a call at 770-967-0075 or email to kay@gamountainfoodbank.org.
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