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FROM SCARCITY TO SECURITY
OBJECTIVE: To nourish individuals and families in need with fresh produce and non-perishable foods.
I. WEEKLY PANTRIES
FREE MARKET (All Inclusive)
2514 W POINT AVE, ATL 30337
Pre-registration recommended, but not required for drive up service.
Mondays
5:00pm - 6:30pm
VEGANTRY (Vegan Pantry)
2514 W POINT AVE, ATL 30337
Pre-registration recommended to accommodate for food allergies/restrictions.
Mondays
5:00pm - 6:30pm
GRAB n GO MARKET
2514 W POINT AVE, ATL 30337
Shop under the food tent ONCE per week. No registration. Take up to 2 items per container.
Tuesday through Saturdays (closed Mondays)
24 Hours
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Come plant and harvest with us in the community garden this summer.
Will be accessible 24-7 outside of our location.
II. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
OPERATION E.F.F.O.R.T
Emergency Food For Our communities, Retirees, and Teens
Clients will receive a pre-filled box with the food items. We will require a HOME address.
Requests are reviewed during times of crisis (i.e COVID-19) from any Georgia resident living over 2 hours from Atlanta or is 70 years or older AND does not have transportation to receive groceries at our location.
OPERATION DOYEN
Emergency Food for Veterans and Active Military.
Clients will receive a pre-filled box with the food items. We will require a HOME address.
Requests are reviewed during times of crisis (i.e COVID-19) from any Georgia resident living that does not have transportation to receive groceries at our location.
MEALS ON WHEELS 4 KIDS GA
Clients will receive a pre-filled box with the food items you need. We will require a HOME shipping address.
Requests are reviewed from any Georgia household with school aged children living in South Fulton County that is medically at-risk and does not have transportation to receive groceries at our location.
III. COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTIONS
MOBILE PANTRY
Scheduled food giveaways throughout the state of Georgia.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Food distribution partners are registered Charities, Non-profits, and Organizations operating within the state of Georgia.
Current Partnerships: 150
KLONNIE LEWIS PANTRY
IVEY, GEORGIA
The KLONNIE LEWIS FOOD PANTRY division provides an all-inclusive food pantry to those in need who live in the middle GA area.
IV. COMMUNITY OUTREACH
COMMUNITY HOT MEALS
Available food items will vary per event.
Our objective is to nourish our community with a full meal; including, hot food, salads, and/or sandwiches.
On arrival to our location, you will receive a plate of food to enjoy.
FRIDAYS | SATURDAYS | SUNDAYS
@ 12:00pm
@ 2514 W Point Ave, ATL 30337
COMMUNITY HOT MEALS PROVIDED BY ARUNA SANK, AND SHOBHA SWARMY (Annapoorna Nutrition), CHEF LOWELL, and Erica Baskerville (Heart N Soul Gourmet).
STUDENT MEAL/SNACK KITS
The STUDENT OUTREACH division packages snack kits to distribute to the low income students in metro Atlanta area. This program is open to schools and day care centers.
Snack Kits:
Kits can include any of the following - Fruit cups, Juice, Water, Snacks, Chips, Protein Bars, Meal Kits, Canned Meat, Oatmeal, Bread, Peanut Butter/Jelly, Hummus, Breakfast Bars, Etc.
HOMELESS OUTREACH
The HOMELESS OUTREACH division packages care and food kits to distribute to the homeless in Georgia, Maryland and Washington D.C. Our team distributes to those in need primarily in South Atlanta, College Park, Fairburn, and East Point, Georgia.
Outreach Essentials (Helping Hands) distributes our care/food kits in Maryland and Washington D.C.
Care Kit:
Kits can include any of the following - Band aides, Napkins, Wet Naps, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Sanitary Napkins, Socks, Blankets, Deodorant, Etc.
Food Kit:
Kits can include any of the following - Fruit cups, Juice, Water, Snacks, Chips, Protein Bars, Meal Kits, Canned Meat, Etc.
Kits can be picked up daily at:
2514 W Point Ave, ATL 30337
FIRST RESPONDER MEALS
The HOT MEALS division cooks, bakes, and distributes meals to first responders in the South Fulton County area.
V. COMMUNITY EVENTS
THANKSGIVING MEAL EVENT
Each year we host a Thanksgiving Meal Event.
EACH EVENT IS DIFFERENT. WHAT IS OFFERED CHANGES EACH YEAR BASED ON DONATIONS.
@ Event Date
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023
5:00pm to 6:30pm
@ Event Location
2514 W Point Ave
Atlanta, GA 30337
NO registration is required for this event.
MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE A THANKSGIVING FOOD BOX.
Event Examples:
*One year we held a drawing onsite and a select number of families received a full thanksgiving meal to cook at home.
*Another year, we had pans of pre-cooked meat, sides, and vegetables available for all shoppers.
THANKSGIVING UNGALA
Each year we host a Thanksgiving Gala.
The gala includes dinner and a silent auction to raise additional funding for FGF programs.
Due to COVID19, the gala will be a TO-GO ORDER and online Facebook Live auction.
WHAT IS OFFERED CHANGES EACH YEAR BASED ON DONATIONS.
@ Event Date
SATURDAY
November 18, 2023
3:30pm to 8:30pm
@ Event Location
TBA
Fairburn, GA 30213
RSVP is encouraged for this event.
Meal Cost: $10-20 per person