What the Numbers Really Tell Us About Hunger in Georgia This summer, new data is telling the story of hunger in Georgia. The numbers point to a sobering truth: hunger in our state is bigger, closer, and more human than most people realize. Every single county Feeding...
Our Impact
Explore the impact of hunger relief in Georgia through the stories behind our work. From childhood hunger to rural food access, these articles show how Feeding Georgia and our eight regional food banks help families across all 159 counties.
Fresh Pick of the Month: Southern Tomato Pie
Fresh Pick of the Month: Southern Tomato Pie June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate one of Georgia's most beloved summer staples: tomatoes. Whether grown in backyard gardens, purchased from a local farmers market, or...
Nourishing Georgia’s Future: Building Stronger Communities Through Food
Nourishing Georgia's Future: Building Stronger Communities Through Food Food is one of the most basic human needs, yet its impact reaches far beyond the dinner table. Access to nutritious food influences nearly every aspect of a person's life—from physical and mental...
Nutrition Shouldn’t Depend on Zip Code in Georgi
Why access to healthy food is still out of reach for too many Georgians For many people, grocery shopping is routine. You get in the car, drive a few minutes, fill your cart with fresh food, and head home. But for thousands of families across Georgia, it is not that...
Rural Hunger Is Often Invisible — and Widespread
Transportation, distance, and an aging population are combining to create a crisis hiding in plain sight across Georgia. Drive through almost any rural county in Georgia and you'll see open fields, roadside churches, small-town main streets. What you won't see —...
The Hidden Costs of Childhood Hunger in Georgia
When most people think about childhood hunger, they picture an empty plate or a missed meal. But the true cost of hunger reaches far beyond the dinner table. Food insecurity—defined as the lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life—affects...
Nourishing Health, Honoring Service: Feeding Georgia’s Work in November
Nourishing Health, Honoring Service: Feeding Georgia’s Work in November YOU! We are deeply grateful for the dedication and resilience shown by our partners, staff, and community. Your willingness to step up, adapt, and support your neighbors has made an extraordinary...
Food is Medicine: How Feeding Georgia Is Bridging Health and Hunger
Across Georgia, more families are discovering that food is not just fuel — food is medicine. At Feeding Georgia, we believe that lasting solutions to hunger must come from listening to the voices of those most affected by it. Our work aligns with the growing Food is...
Advocacy at a Critical Moment for Georgia
When uncertainty hits — families feel it first. In the wake of a recent federal government shutdown, millions of Americans were reminded just how fragile access to food and basic supports can be. Disruptions to government operations create ripple effects across...