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Tag: SNAP
SNAP Benefit Cuts Leave Athens-Clarke Nonprofits Facing Sharp Rise in Demand
Geoff Rushing, founder of City of Refuge Athens, said Northeast Georgia has gone from ...
Sydney Palmer visits Family Promise of Athens ahead of the potential Nov. 1 pause for SNAP benefits.
How One Local Organization is Helping Families Affected by SNAP’s Potential Pause
Family Promise of Athens works to help people experiencing homelessness, but with SNAP cuts ...
Forgotten Essentials: How Donating Personal Care Items Can Help
For many, buying shampoo, conditioner, deodorant or laundry detergent is an afterthought. But for ...
How Local Gardens, Farmers Markets are Feeding Athens
Feeding America reported a 13.5% food insecurity rate in Athens-Clarke County in 2021. The ...
FarmRx Provides Free Produce for Low-Income Families in Athens
One in six Athens residents are considered “food insecure,” according to Feeding America. Thirty-five ...
Farmers Market Doubles Food Stamps to Help Triple Impact
A local parent is challenging the Athens community to give and save. Jenn Thompson ...
Nutrition Education: A Key Component in Relieving Food Insecurity
Food is a basic necessity that 100 percent of people need and roughly 13 ...
