Bringing smiles to hungry families
Harris Blackwood For The Times Updated: Jun 4, 2020, 11:15 AM My mama had a hardscrabble upbringing during the Depression. As a result, she hated to see anything go to waste. If there was food left on our plate, she would remind us that there were hungry children in some country that would love to […]
The Georgia Mountain Food Bank recently began receiving about 20,000 pounds of fresh produce boxes weekly through the “Farmers to Families” Program. The food bank also has received large donations from Wayne Farms and through the efforts of Rep. Kacey Carpenter. Photo courtesy Forum Communications. Nathan Berg The Times Updated: May 27, 2020, 11:55 AM […]
Nathan Berg The Times Updated: May 1, 2020, 5:48 p.m. District 2 Public Health director Pamela Logan and her team have been testing for COVID-19 at the Allen Creek Soccer Complex in Gainesville for the past six weeks now, but Friday’s testing was special. Cars began lining up outside the facility as early as 7 […]
By Lauren Hunter Multimedia Journalist, AccessWDUN The District 2 Public Health teamed up with the Georgia Mountain Food Bank to hold a free food drive and testing for COVID-19. The event took place May 1st at the Allen Creek Soccer Complex in Gainesville and began at 8:30 a.m. Residents from around the area were invited […]
Nathan Berg, The Times Updated: May 1, 2020, 7:20 p.m. Alvin Bagwell has seen the same situation played out hundreds of times over the last month. Bagwell, director of Good Samaritan Food Ministry, has continued to distribute food to families who need it throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and that need has become more and […]
The Georgia Mountain Food Bank and District 2 Public Health will partner this week on a day-long event for coronavirus relief in Hall County. On Friday, May 1, the two agencies will be at Allen Creek Soccer Complex at 2500 Allen Creek Road in Gainesville. The Georgia Mountain Food Bank will distribute food to residents. […]
While the coronavirus fight continues, the number of Georgians struggling — with layoffs, isolation, health concerns and food insecurity — are increasing as a direct result of the pandemic. From children who rely on school lunches, to seniors and people with disabilities who have challenges leaving their homes, food access is one of the biggest […]
Make plans to join GMFB on Tuesday, May 5, at 8:30 am for “Coffee with Kay” on Facebook Live. This first-time event will allow you to hear directly from Executive Director Kay Blackstock on what the Food Bank is doing each day to provide food for the seniors, children, and families right here in our […]
by Alyson Shields, Access WDUN Many people are struggling right now during the novel coronavirus pandemic, so it’s no surprise that the Georgia Mountain Food Bank is seeing a lot of hungry people. But, there are some rumblings at the food bank that need some extra nourishment, too. […]