02/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/01/2024 14:49
County to distribute 5,000 boxes food at nine locations
DeKalb County Government is partnering with local faith leaders and community groups to celebrate Black History Month by distributing 5,000 boxes of Georgia-grown fruits, vegetables and chicken hindquarters on Saturday, Feb. 3.
"Because food insecurity affects one in nine Georgians, DeKalb County continues to partner with local faith and community leaders to provide relief for struggling families," DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said.
On Saturday, Feb. 3, beginning at 9 a.m., food distributions will be held at the following locations:
In addition to the churches, DeKalb County is partnering with the Chamblee Coalition for Homelessness and La Vision Newspaper.
The county is utilizing federal American Rescue Plan funds to purchase the produce and chicken.
Since May 2020, DeKalb County has distributed approximately 144,700 boxes of food.