Atlanta nonprofit launches summer initiative against child hunger – WSB-TV Channel 2

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HOPE Atlanta said in a statement that 1.5 million people are food insecure in Georgia, and more than 335,000 of them are children.

“It’s a heartbreaking reality, and the number of families struggling to put food on the table is increasing as pandemic funding expires and SNAP eligibility changes,” she said. declared the organization.

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As part of efforts to feed those in need during the summer, the credit union and nonprofit are working together to prepare meals for those who are hungry.

Starting Wednesday at 11 a.m., volunteers from Georgia’s Own Credit Union and HOPE Atlanta will serve hot lunches to dozens of women and children while preparing snack baskets to distribute to community members.

The event will take place until noon at the HOPE Atlanta Women’s Community Kitchen on Ponce De Leon Avenue.

The snack packs will include non-perishable main meals, cereal bars, juices and other food items. To honor the 90th anniversary of Georgia’s Own Credit Union, volunteers will prepare 90 snack packs.

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