Food Banks that serve Georgia

Food banks serve large areas and will be able to find a feeding program in your local community. For those grappling with food insecurity in Georgia, the situation is pressing. Over 1.1 million people in the state, including more than 335,000 children, are facing hunger. This staggering reality translates to 1 in 9 individuals and 1 in 8 children experiencing the harsh consequences of food insecurity. These individuals collectively require an estimated $720 million annually to adequately address their food needs, underscoring the depth of the challenge. The average cost of a meal in Georgia stands at $3.52, according to data from Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap study.

To address this crisis, collaborative efforts are essential. While charitable programs play a crucial role, they alone cannot meet the vast needs of those facing hunger. Government assistance programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), are vital in providing temporary relief to individuals and families during difficult times. In Georgia, nearly half of households receiving SNAP benefits have children, with over $2 billion distributed through SNAP generating significant economic activity. Economists estimate that every dollar redeemed through SNAP generates approximately $1.70 in economic activity, highlighting the program's multifaceted impact on both individuals and the broader economy. These insights underscore the importance of a multifaceted approach, combining charitable efforts with government assistance programs to effectively bridge the meal gap and address the root causes of food insecurity in Georgia.


Food Bank of Northeast Georgia

861 Newton Bridge Road, P.O. Box 48857, Athens, GA 30607

706.354.8191 foodbanknega.org

Counties Served

Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, White

Atlanta Community Food Bank

3400 N Desert Dr, Atlanta, GA 30344

404.892.9822 www.acfb.org

Counties Served

Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Haralson, Heard, Henry, Lumpkin, Morgan, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rockdale, Spalding, Union, Walton

Golden Harvest Food Bank

3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, GA 30909

706.736.1199 goldenharvest.org

Counties Served

Burke, Columbia, Elbert, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lincoln, Mc Duffie, Putnam, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, Wilkes, Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Edgefield, Mc Cormick

Middle Georgia Community Food Bank

4490 Ocmulgee East Boulevard, PO Box 5024, Macon, GA 31217

478.742.3958 mgcfb.org

Counties Served

Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Laurens, Macon, Monroe, Peach, Pike, Pulaski, Taylor, Telfair, Treutlen, Twiggs, Upson, Wheeler, Wilcox, Wilkinson

Feeding the Valley Food Bank

6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland, GA 31820

706.561.4755 feedingthevalley.org

Counties Served

Calhoun, Chattahoochee, Clay, Dougherty, Harris, Lee, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Talbot, Terrell, Troup, Webster

America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Inc

2501 East President Street, Savannah, GA 31404

912.236.6750 www.helpendhunger.org

Counties Served

Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Jeff Davis, Liberty, Long, Mc Intosh, Montgomery, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Wayne

Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc

1411 Harbin Circle, Valdosta, GA 31601

229.244.2678 www.feedingsga.org

Counties Served

Atkinson, Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Crisp, Decatur, Early, Echols, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Sumter, Thomas, Tift, Turner, Ware, Worth

Chattanooga Area Food Bank

2009 Curtain Pole Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406

423.622.1800 www.chattfoodbank.org

Counties Served

Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, Walker, Whitfield, Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Mc Minn, Marion, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, Sequatchie, Van Buren

Feeding Tampa Bay

4702 Transport Dr., Bldg. 6, Tampa, FL 33605

813.254.1190 feedingtampabay.org

Counties Served

Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sumter