About Us
We are a network of friends. We connect those who help others with those in need of help. This connecting together of those who need to those who help is what makes the Food Bank work and enables each of us to make a difference in the lives of others.
On behalf of the over 65,000 Northeast Georgians who need help, but are unable to give personal thanks, thank you so much for participating in this outreach.
President, Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, Inc.
Annual Program Update
We closed our fiscal year with over 4.6 million pounds distributed, a 15% increase over last year. Across the nation there are a number of critical measures used to determine a food bank’s outreach success. Below are examples of how we stand on two very important critical measures.
Percentage of food given to individuals in need in our service area: We are number one in the state and 33rd in the nation and measured at over 97%.
Pounds of food per person in poverty: We are 3rd in the state and 77th in the nation.
In our service area we have a basic food need of over 6 million pounds and it is our hope to meet this basic level of need within the next two years.
Our board of directors will transition into a new strategic planning period. We see individuals lifted up and out of dire situations by the love and care of good neighbors like you. At the same time new people slip into tight situations for various reasons. Our board will research reasons for this and make new plans to ensure that those who need are served.
Please know that there are more than 235 agencies in our areas who are very grateful for your love of this food bank and the gains we’ve made together. Thank you for making us part of your outreach mission. It has been a very rewarding year serving our community.
