WHAT: In response to the government shutdown, Georgia Mountain Food Bank (GMFB) has planned a free food distribution for furloughed federal employees and others who have been affected. The government closure has already begun to affect individuals that aren’t federal employees, and GMFB is concerned about the long-term effects this crisis may have on the […]

As a Feeding America partner, we will continue to share important updates about the government shutdown and it’s detrimental effects on those we serve. You can visit Feeding America’s press room by clicking here. Attributed to Kate Leone, Chief Government Relations Officer, Feeding America January 17, 2019 Washington – “A significant portion of the federal government […]

Gainesville, Ga.— In late September, Georgia Mountain Food Bank (GMFB) challenged the 850 community members to continue to rally behind ending hunger throughout the region at the organization’s 10th anniversary Empty Bowl Luncheon. Since issuing that challenge, several individual donors, corporate sponsors and community groups have rallied to meet the Food Bank’s immediate needs in […]

We are so grateful for Publix’s continued support! On Friday, November 2, they delivered assorted shelf stable products, weighing in at 13,156 LBS or the equivalent of almost 11,000 meals. The Food for Sharing donation included 15 different shelf stable staples that GMFB relies on everyday to meet the needs of our 68 partner agencies and 11 programs […]

Gainesville, Ga.— Georgia Mountain Food Bank’s (GMFB) 10th Anniversary Empty Bowl Lunch, the organization’s cornerstone of annual fundraising efforts, saw another record-breaking year. The event raised enough money to help provide more than 673,000 meals to those struggling with hunger throughout Hall, Lumpkin, Union, Dawson and Forsyth counties.   This year’s luncheon celebrated the impact […]

You can find the original article published by the Gainesville Times here. It’s a good thing Phil Dennis was on hand for a meeting of the Hall-Gainesville Retired Educators Association at the Gainesville Civic Center on Monday, Sept. 10. “I know I’m not talking to all retired art teachers out there,” said Dennis, the community […]

GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FOOD BANK ACHIEVES ACCREDITATION FROM BBB WISE GIVING ALLIANCE Highlighting Excellence in Leadership, Finances and Mission-Driven Work   Gainesville, Ga –By meeting key standards of board oversight, finances, results reporting and fundraising appeals, Georgia Mountain Food Bank achieved accreditation by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. This accreditation signifies that Georgia Mountain Food Bank […]

Since taking office in 2011, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has undertaken initiatives to draw attention to community food banks across Georgia. Specifically, Gov. Deal and his wife, First Lady Sandra Deal, have supported the Georgia Mountain Food Bank and 10 years into its existence, the food bank is now vital to the health of many […]

2018 marks the 10th Anniversary of Empty Bowl and the second year that HOMESTAR has supported GMFB’s mission, donating $10,000 to be the event’s presenting sponsor. HOMESTAR’s desire to expand its support and involvement with the Food Bank resulted in the company’s President and CEO, Wes Hunt, joining the board of directors. “HOMESTAR is honored to support […]

Georgia Mountain Food Bank (GMFB) and partner clinics aim to help patients better control their health and empower them to take the necessary steps to prevent short and long-term complications by providing low-income patients with free disease-appropriate food boxes tailored to their nutrition needs. Amerigroup Georgia’s recent $10,000 grant will help cover the cost of […]