Nonprofit delivers meals to Georgians facing food insecurity
The cost of groceries remains high, and a metro Atlanta nonprofit says the demographic of those relying on food pantries is changing.
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The cost of groceries remains high, and a metro Atlanta nonprofit says the demographic of those relying on food pantries is changing.
After years of giving away food, a Gwinnett County chef's nonprofit has expanded to a farm so that it can supply meals using its own crops.
One in five Georgia children faces food insecurity, according to MUST Ministries. The nonprofit says higher food costs are making it more expensive to provide summer meals.
The Atlanta nonprofit founded by civil rights leader Hosea Williams distributed diapers, food, clothes and other essentials to mothers and children as families continue to face economic strain.
While school is out for spring break, many Georgia families face food insecurity without access to school meals.
Inside the Meals on Wheels Atlanta's kitchen, Chef Christopher Kelly and his team prepare hundreds of meals each day for older adults who rely on the service for daily nourishment.
The national nonprofit PORCH Communities has several chapters across the metro Atlanta area that pick up food donations to give them to those in need.
Thousands gathered at The Home Depot Backyard on Sunday for the Atlanta Community Food Bank's largest annual fundraiser.
When a potentially catastrophic winter storm is predicted, Meals on Wheels Atlanta put their emergency protocols into effect to make sure the seniors they serve have food.
Extreme weather events can leave metro Atlanta's most vulnerable populations struggling as food supply chains try to recover from disruptions.
The Atlanta native announced a $500,000 donation to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank and local food distribution efforts.
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.
Georgia Hunters for the Hungry connects hunters with food banks to provide donated venison and fight food insecurity.
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.
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.
One of Atlanta's largest churches is supporting families who may lose access to SNAP benefits on Saturday due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Starting on Nov. 1, families across Georgia will not have access to SNAP benefits because of the ongoing government shutdown.
As food insecurity impacts 14% of Atlantans, a new municipal grocery store, Azalea Fresh Market, opens in Atlanta's downtown.
"As a profession, law enforcement failed, and as a company, Flock failed from the beginning. If your company name has the word safety in it, your products should include safeguards," the sheriff said.
A pedestrian has died after they were hit by a train in Gwinnett County on Friday night, police say.
Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.
Gwinnett County police have made big changes to how their officers access their Flock system after the arrest of three officers for allegedly misusing its cameras.
AAA ranks Atlanta among the top 10 domestic travel destinations for Labor Day weekend, and the metro area is preparing for massive crowds with nearly 50 planned events scheduled across the city.