Second Helpings Atlanta (SHA)

Thank you, Youth Leadership Sandy Springs! It is always inspiring to see the leaders of the next generation step up to make an impact in our community. Your efforts ensured 2,000 meal kits would be delivered to some of Atlanta's hungriest neighborhoods. You have giving the incredible gift of a nutritious meal to families across our city!

Double Your Impact Today! ???? Thanks to our generous matching donors, every dollar you give today will be doubled—up to $20,000! That’s $40,000 to fuel our our mission to end hunger and food waste throughout metro Atlanta! Act now to make TWICE the difference. ?? Donate at: https://lnkd.in/eKY8a8jU #Atlanta #HungerRelief #DayofGiving #Nonprofit #DoubleYourDonation #EndFoodWaste

Thank you, Delta Air Lines! Today, their volunteers packed 2,000 meal kits, each one ready to bring nourishment and relief to families across Atlanta. In just a few hours, they filled our community with hope—and thanks to Delta, the sky’s truly the limit for what we can achieve together. This is just one of the many ways Delta has championed Second Helpings Atlanta’s mission. Thank you, Delta, for your dedication to driving hunger out of Atlanta!

Why ??Field to Fork??Matters: Each year, 40% of produce from Georgia’s #1 industry goes to waste, while one in nine Georgians faces food insecurity. Together with Retaaza's network, we rescue surplus produce from Georgia farmers, paying them a fair price to ensure they’re reimbursed for the costs of growing their crops. This fresh, Georgia-grown produce is then brought to Atlanta to nourish our neighbors in need. Our Field to Fork program tackles the growing issue of food insecurity in Metro Atlanta by making healthy, local food accessible to more families while also supporting Georgia’s farming community. It’s a win-win-win for farmers, families, and the fight against food waste. #FieldToFork #FoodInsecurity #FoodRescue #FoodWaste #SecondHelpingsAtlanta #FoodAccess #GeorgiaFarmers #SustainableAg #Atlanta #Georgia

We’re thrilled to announce our our ??Field to Fork??Pilot Program, a new partnership with Retaaza to bring Georgia’s freshest produce directly from local farms to families in need - within just two days! This new initiative allows Second Helpings Atlanta to expand our impact by rescuing surplus food directly from Georgia farms, maximizing freshness and providing even more nutritious options to our community. Through our Farm to Fork Program, in partnership with Retaaza, we pay fair prices for surplus produce, ensuring that farm-fresh fruits and vegetables go directly from the fields to the dinner table. This program strengthens our support of local farmers, enhances food quality for those in need, and reduces waste—benefiting both our community and our planet. “This initiative is designed not only to rescue food but to support our local farming community by paying farmers an equitable price for their surplus produce,” said Paul Clements, Executive Director of Second Helpings Atlanta. “With the surge in demand on food pantries, this partnership provides a critical solution by allowing our community partner agencies to access and distribute fresh, quality food free of charge to the families who need it most—when and where they need it. It’s an efficient, impactful model that promotes both food equity while directly benefiting farmers and their families, creating a more sustainable and community-centered solution to hunger relief.” ??Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3O6a0WS

The amazing team at Cox Enterprises dedicated their time and energy to packing 2,000 meal kits, each one destined to support Atlanta families facing food insecurity. In just a morning’s work, their volunteers brought comfort and nutritious meals to neighbors across the city. Huge thanks to COX Enterprises for their steadfast commitment to tackling hunger right here at home—every meal makes a difference!

Hats off to the incredible team at Aprio! Today, they stepped up to pack 2,000 meal kits, each one ready to make a difference for families in need. In just a few hours, their volunteers helped spread hope and nourishment across our Atlanta community. Thank you, Aprio, for working together to drive hunger out of our city!

Thank you, Impact100 Atlanta members, for supporting our mission of ending hunger and food waste in metro Atlanta! We are incredibly honored to be one of your 2024 grant recipients!

This is an incredible opportunity for students engaged in civic activity! Especially those looking for direct experience in the nonprofit work.

Thank you to our friends at Floor & Decor for taking time this week to help pack 2,000 meal kits! Your efforts will help ensure families across Atlanta have access to complete and nutritious meals!