Ciara donates $500,000 to help fight hunger in Atlanta

The Atlanta native announced a $500,000 donation to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank and local food distribution efforts.

• Dec 23

Stone Mountain pet pantry struggles to keep up with growing food demand

Nearly 1.7 million Georgians face hunger, according to Feeding America — and advocates say the strain is now hitting family pets, as donations slow and requests for pet food surge.

• Dec 16

Through Georgia program, hunters donate venison to feed neighbors

Georgia Hunters for the Hungry connects hunters with food banks to provide donated venison and fight food insecurity.

• Nov 17

McDonough Little Free Library turns into pantry to help the hungry

For 10 years, one of McDonough's Little Free Libraries has been a community staple, but now it has been stocked with food to help those in need.

• Nov 17

Atlanta nonprofit founder raises awareness about child hunger

Atlanta activist and Love Beyond Walls founder Dr. Terence Lester is turning an empty fridge into a powerful symbol, using it to spotlight child hunger and unmet basic needs among students in metro Atlanta.

• Nov 11

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church steps up to fill aid gap

One of Atlanta's largest churches is supporting families who may lose access to SNAP benefits on Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown.

• Oct 30

Georgia families will lose access to SNAP benefits on Nov. 1, officials warn

Starting on Nov. 1, families across Georgia will not have access to SNAP benefits because of the ongoing government shutdown.

• Oct 24

Atlanta's first municipal grocery store sees successes, officials say

As food insecurity impacts 14% of Atlantans, a new municipal grocery store, Azalea Fresh Market, opens in Atlanta's downtown.

• Oct 23