Feeding Hope......

Mission

The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia will work toward ending hunger as part of an overall community effort to alleviate poverty in our community.

......because no one should go hungry

The Need

The most recent Census data indicates that there are now approximately 81,000 individuals in need in northeast Georgia. The United States Department of Agriculture recently released figures showing that 1 in 8 line of cars waiting to receive food at a Mobile Pantry Americans are food insecure-a term used by our government to describe the simple fact that they don’t know where their next full meal is coming from. One in six children face food insecurities. Specifically in our community approximately 78% of the Clarke County School District, 59% of the Barrow County School District, and 21% of the Oconee County School District receives free or reduced lunch. Learn more about poverty in our community.

We Continue to Set Records

Great News! This month The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia has received 1.3 MILLION pounds AND distributed over 730,000 pounds!

This is:

All time receiving record!!!

Biggest January distribution!!!

Second biggest distribution month ever!!!

Combined we handled over 2 million pounds this month!!!

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What's Happening

Host a Food Drive: Food Drives are a simple and easy way to show your support for the community. To learn more about how to be successful click the link above.

12th Annual Empty Bowl Luncheon and Silent Auction: Reserve your seat now for the 12th Annual Empty Bowl Luncheon and Silent Auction Wednesday March 17, 2010 at The Classic Center in downtown Athens Doors open at 11:30 a.m. program begins at noon. Contact Tina Laseter.

12th Annual Empty Bowl Luncheon and Silent Auction Preview Event: Join us on Friday February 12, 2010 beginning at 5:00 pm to get a preview of the beautiful pieces that will be up for auciton at the Empty Bowl Luncheon. These one-of-a-kind pieces are all designed by local artisits.