How do I get food from the Atlanta food Bank?
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is located at 3400 North Desert Drive, Atlanta, GA 30344. Our front desk can be reached at 404-892-3333. Take EXIT 2 (Camp Creek Parkway) toward Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport.
Who runs the Atlanta food Bank?
Kyle Waide
As President and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Kyle Waide oversees the distribution of nearly 75 million pounds of food and grocery products each year through a network of 700 local and regional partner non-profit organizations that feed those in need across 29 Georgia counties.
How is the Atlanta Community food Bank funded?
These donated goods come from individuals and the local food industry, including manufacturers, distributors, farmers and retailers. We then distribute the food to more than 700 nonprofit partner agencies operating food assistance programs in 29 north Georgia counties.
How is the Atlanta Community Food Bank funded?
What are the limitations of food banks?
Together, these studies suggest food banks are limited in their ability to provide the quantity and quality of food needed to address the food insecurity and nutritional vulnerability of their clients.
Can I just turn up at a food bank?
How do they work – can anyone just show up? Food bank users don’t need to make an appointment, but many food banks do require a referral from a social worker, GP or even the job centre.
What is the largest food bank in the US?
Houston Food Bank — often cited as the nation’s biggest food bank — in fact is the largest of the Feeding America food banks. In Food Bank News’ comprehensive list, Houston Food Bank ranks as third overall with $209 million in revenue, trailing Midwest’s $278 million and Feed the Children’s $288 million.
Why do food banks have unhealthy food?
Foodbanks rarely distribute fresh food or perishable goods because of their low shelf life and high cost.