food insecurity

A group of Sweetwater Mission volunteers and staff cheering in front of one of the organization's food distribution trucks

Cobb County December 8, 2024

Reports and photos from a litter cleanup and a food distribution

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos about two events that give back to the community, and make Cobb a better place. Vinings Cove Homeowners litter…

Group photo of volunteers at a Sweetwater Mission food distribution in Mableton standing in front of a large Sweetwater Mission semi trailer

Cobb County November 25, 2024

Reports and photos from two Sweetwater Mission food distributions

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following reports with photos from two food distribution events by Sweetwater Mission. Friendship Revival Center food distribution Barry provided the following report about…

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Education June 17, 2024

Kennesaw State, Kroger partnering to boost campus resources at nine HBCUs

The following article by Darius Goodman first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website Kennesaw State University is teaming with Kroger to ensure that college students have access to food…

A group photo of Kappa Alpha Psi volunteers

Mableton May 5, 2024

Kappa Alpha Psi event serves meals to families in need in Mableton

Barry Krebs provided the following report, along with photos, on an event organized by the Kappa Alpha Fraternity’s Smyrna chapter: The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Alpharetta-Smyrna came down to serve…

Cobb County May 5, 2024

Free summer meals for children and teens under 18 at Cobb public libraries

Nutritious breakfast and lunch will be offered for children and teens under 18 at two Cobb County Public Library branches on weekdays in June and July. The program is offered…

Powder Springs December 5, 2022

Ribbon-Cutting Set for Goodr Grocery Store Wednesday at Powder Springs’ Tapp Middle School to help fight food insecurity

The City of Powder Springs passed along the following press release: Powder Springs, GA (Dec. 5, 2022) ~ Sustainable waste management and hunger relief company, Goodr, will be unveiling their…

Front of Switzer Library, a brick building with a white columned entranceway

Food June 23, 2022

Atlanta Community Food Bank food pantry in Cobb ending due to funding/staffing shortages but other nonprofits step in

Cobb County government announced on its website that the popular Atlanta Community Food Bank drive-through food pantry events have ended due to funding and staffing issues. The events had been…

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Mableton December 21, 2024

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