The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia

We’re proud to celebrate our President & CEO, Erin Barger, who was recently honored with the Donald R. Myers Humanitarian Award in Washington, D.C. Presented at the 2025 National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and Development District Association of Appalachia Conference, this award recognizes Erin’s unwavering leadership and deep commitment to ending food insecurity in Northeast Georgia. Under her guidance, the Food Bank now distributes 15.5 million pounds of food annually—an incredible testament to her vision, compassion, and collaborative spirit. Thank you to the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission and the Georgia Mountain Regional Commission for nominating Erin for this well-deserved recognition! #Leadership #FoodBankNEGA #NADO #DDAA

??Shoutout to the Athens Carrier Team for spending their morning with us giving back to the community! Carrier knows that comfort goes beyond just temperature—it's about ensuring our neighbors have nourishing food.?? Your team's hard work and dedication help us to see EVERY NEIGHBOR. WITH ENOUGH FOOD. EVERYDAY. We are so grateful for your support and for helping us make a lasting impact on our community! #ThankYouCarrier #FoodBankNEGA

??♂? Don’t Miss Out – Register for Athens Twilight & Support the Food Bank! ?? The countdown is on for the Athens Twilight Criterium, and here’s your reminder to register today! Not only will you secure your spot in one of the most exciting cycling events of the year, but you’ll also be making a difference. ?? Use code foodbank25 at registration, and a portion of your fee will be donated to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia! ?? ?? Event: Athens Twilight Criterium ?? Date: April 25th-26th ?? Why Register? Ride, race, and help provide meals to families in need—all at the same time! ?? Spots are filling up fast! Register now at athenstwilight.com and be part of something bigger than the race. #AthensTwilight #FoodBankNEGA #TwilightReminder

?? Happy National Ag Day! ?? Farmers, farmworkers, growers, and food producers make it possible to nourish our communities. Their hard work ensures that fresh, nutritious food reaches families across Northeast Georgia. Today, we celebrate and thank them for their dedication! Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient food system for all. #ThankYouFarmers for feeding our families and fueling our future! ?? #GrowAndGive #FarmToFoodBank #FoodBankNEGA #SupportLocalFarms

?? Legal Food Frenzy Registration is OPEN! ?? Georgia’s legal community is stepping up to end food insecurity, and now’s your chance to get in on the action! The Georgia Legal Food Frenzy is a statewide competition where law firms, legal departments, and organizations go head-to-head to raise funds for their local food banks. ????? Organized by the Georgia Attorney General’s Office, the State Bar of Georgia, and Feeding Georgia, this friendly competition is a great way to make a real impact in the fight against hunger while showing off your firm’s competitive spirit. ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/eD59FQrf ?? Competition Dates: April 14th-25th ?? Every dollar raised stays local, helping food banks serve families in need. Tag your team, challenge your rivals, and let’s see who will take home the trophy this year! ???? #LegalFoodFrenzy #FoodBankNEGA

A huge shoutout to the team from Carolina Handling for rolling up your sleeves and volunteering with us! ?? Your dedication to giving back helps ensure families across Northeast Georgia have access to the nutritious meals they need. Whether it’s investing in futures or keeping industries moving, you’ve shown that supporting the community is just as important as the work you do every day. We’re grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to making a difference! #ThankYouCarolinaHandling #FoodBankNEGA

?? A Huge Thank You to Clarke County School District Nurses! ?? We are so grateful to the dedicated Clarke County School District school nurses for volunteering with us! ??? Every day, you care for the health and well-being of students, and today, you extended that care to the entire community by helping provide meals to families in need. Your kindness, compassion, and service make a real difference, both in and out of the school halls. Thank you for showing up for Northeast Georgia—your impact goes far beyond the classroom! #ThankYouNurses #CCSD #CommunityCare #FoodBankNEGA #HealthAndHunger

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??Cheers to Creature Comforts for Giving Back! ?? We’re raising a glass to the amazing team Creature Comforts Brewing Co. for volunteering with us! Your dedication to building community and giving back is truly inspiring. From brewing great beer to helping ensure families in Northeast Georgia have access to nourishing meals, you’re making a real impact. Because of volunteers like you, more people in our community can count on a meal when they need it most. Thank you for showing that good works and good beer go hand in hand! #ThankYouCreatureComforts #FoodBankNEGA

??Packing a lunch is a simple way to save money and make healthier choices—but for many families in Northeast Georgia, having enough food for any meal is a challenge. At the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, we work every day to ensure children, seniors, and families have access to the food they need to thrive. This National Pack Your Lunch Day, consider helping us provide healthy meals to those who need them most: ?? Donate lunch-friendly, shelf-stable foods like peanut butter, whole grain crackers, and canned tuna ??Volunteer to help sort and pack food for local families ?? Give to support our hunger relief programs Together, we can make sure everyone has the nourishment they need—at lunchtime and beyond! #FoodBankNEGA #NourishNEGA