Our 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.
Goals
- To minimize and eliminate hunger in Northeast Georgia by developing an effective system to acquire and distribute food which would otherwise be wasted.
- To increase individual and community awareness and action concerning hunger and poverty.
Food Bank News & Announcements
The Road Kill Cafe
It's been dubbed the "Best Grillin' Event of the Summer". Yes, it's that time of the year again so mark your calendar!. Join us on Sunday June 29, 2008 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Bishop Park for an evening of food, drink, music, fun, and games while giving back to the community. The event will take place on the field at the corner of Sunset Drive and Oglethorpe Drive. Tickets $20 for adults, $10 for children 10 and under, ages 3 and under free. Please call Tina Laseter at 706 354 8191 or donations@foodbanknega.org for more information.
Food 2 Kids Program to begin
The Food Bank is proud to announce new direct distribution program in partnership with the Junior League of Athens. The Food 2 Kids program will provide a sack of approximately 7-10 lbs of food to previously identified children within the Clarke County School District. This program will provide weekend food for these identified children. Food is distributed throughout the school year. Click here for more details. For more information please contact John Dukes, Program Coordinator at 706 354 8191 or programs@foodbanknega.org.
Plant a Row for the Hungry Campaign
Gardeners get ready! We are starting our FIRST Plant a Row for the Hungry Campaign and need your help. Gardeners are urged to plant one extra row of fruits and/or vegetables in their gardens and donate surplus produce to the Food Bank. We will in turn distribute your fresh produce to the many soup kitchens, shelters, and hunger organizations in our communities.
Surplus food can be dropped off at either of our 2 locations. For more information or to register, please contact David Williams at 706 354-8191 or food@foodbanknega.org.
