Tag: food insecurity
Northeast Georgia Food Bank Competes to Give Back
In Northeast Georgia, friendly competition is fueling a big impact. Food insecurity remains a ...
Athens Families Face Hunger Crisis as Federal Food Aid Expires
About 60% of Athens-Clarke County students rely on free or reduced school meals, a ...
Northeast Georgia Food Bank Lends Neighbors A Hand to A Healthier Plate
Many Athens residents live in food deserts. And according to Feeding America, almost 20% ...
From Farm to Food Bank: Watkinsville Couple Brings Fresh Produce to Those in Need
When Dennis Mason and Eleanor Walker, a couple living in Watkinsville, heard there was ...
Athens Land Trust: Creating Community, Battling Food Insecurity
Food insecurity, the lack of reliable access to affordable, nutritious food, is a pressing ...
Panhellenic Organizations Help to Combat Food Insecurity on Campus
Hundreds of cans and nonperishable food products line the shelves in a small room ...
Retired Couple Fighting Hunger in Athens
Geoff Rushing and his wife Connie have long been concerned about hunger in their ...
Local Farmer Uses Community Garden to Fight Food Insecurity
Syndey Buffington, the community director of agriculture for Athens Land Trust, is not like ...
Prince Market, Athens’ Newest Downtown Grocery, Fills More Than Shelves
Prince Market, Athens’ newest downtown grocery store, hopes to fill a gap in an ...
Athens Nonprofits Address Food Insecurity By Providing Aid to Hungry Children, Families
In 2024, we’re serving more individuals than ever due to inflation,” Geoff Rushing, founder ...
How Local Gardens, Farmers Markets are Feeding Athens
Feeding America reported a 13.5% food insecurity rate in Athens-Clarke County in 2021. The ...
Wefood Market Cuts Food Waste Selling Excess for Less
Wefood, located in Copenhagen, Denmark, was the world’s first store to sell surplus foods, ...
