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Food Bank of Northeast Georgia

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We connect neighbors with nourishing food in partnership with over 230+ organizations across 15 counties in Northeast Georgia. WITH ENOUGH FOOD. EVERY DAY.

Together we will see EVERY NEIGHBOR. A 501c3 hunger relief organization.

11/04/2026

The Fresh Market guests can take action against hunger by rounding up their purchase at checkout from November 1 through December 31, 2026, to support the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and neighbors in our region.

Every $2 donated provides 5 nourishing meals to people experiencing food insecurity.

Thank you to The Fresh Market for partnering with Feeding America and the Food Bank - and thank YOU for rounding up to benefit others this holiday season!

11/03/2026

We've blown the final whistle on Hunger Bowl 2026! Congratulations to all of the Hunger Bowl teams for their dedication to connecting neighbors to nourishing food.

While we are still tallying up the numbers, we know that our teams collectively raised more than 160,000 meals in just one month.

Stay tuned for the announcement of our Hunger Bowl Champs and final total for the campaign! Let's continue to

11/02/2026

The Food Bank hosted our second session of Member University.

This session, our inaugural cohort of Members discussed a variety of topics including a presentation from Dr. Grace Bagwell Adams on how we can use data to improve service to our neighbors.

We are grateful for everyone's participation, discussion, and ideas on how we can continue to connect neighbors to nourishing food.

10/30/2026

The Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division visited our Athens Branch to serve and tour our facility.

Volunteers packed over 300 USDA food boxes and 150 bread boxes to be distributed to neighbors across the region. Thank you to the Georgia School Nutrition Program for your efforts in helping us connect neighbors to nourishing food.

We welcome groups of all sizes at the Food Bank. Head to https://foodbanknega.org/volunteer/ to sign up today!

10/29/2026

Both branches of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia will be closed to the public starting at 12:30 PM today for a staff event.

We will resume normal business hours tomorrow, Friday October 30th at 8 AM.

If you have need immediate assistance, please dial 211, or visit our website at https://foodbanknega.org/ for more information. Thank you.

10/28/2026

The Food Bank welcomed over 250 representatives from our member organizations to the Athens branch for our annual Member Conference. This year's theme focused on the service we have to our neighbors and the significance of the work we do.

Food is essential, and our partnership is critical in connecting neighbors with nourishing food.

Thank you to all of our Member organizations for helping us build a region committed to service and for moving our mission forward with your compassion and efficacy!

10/26/2026

Happy Hunger Bowl! It is the start of the 4th quarter, and your organization can still sign up to participate in our final push.

Our teams are raising funds to connect neighbors to nourishing food - but there is still time to ! Let's keep going to the final whistle and stay tuned for updates on the final stats and scores of this year's Hunger Bowl.

If you want to be part of our 4th quarter efforts, head to https://foodbanknega.org/hunger-bowl/ today!

During the month of October, companies, school groups, and individuals are invited to form teams to compete in raising funds and food for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. […]

10/23/2026

The Food Bank was honored to be a part of The Richt Family Foundation's 2026 Chick-fil-A Dawg Bowl. It was a great night with community partners and UGA Bulldogs past and present!

The Richt family has helped the Food Bank for more than a decade.

Thank you, Coach & Katharyn, and everyone who made the Chick-fil-A Dawg Bowl such an impactful event! Your generosity moves us closer to our vision of Every Neighbor. With Enough Food. Every Day.

10/20/2026

Every year Caterpillar volunteers at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, in partnership with the United Way's Days of Caring campaign.

Volunteers packed 185 snack boxes to be distributed to neighbors across the region at mobile pantries. Thank you to the United Way of Northeast Georgia and to Caterpillar for supporting our mission to connect neighbors with nourishing food.

Volunteer with us in Athens or Clayton! Head to the link in our bio and sign up today.

10/16/2026

Sunday October 25th, the Athens VFW will be hosting a first responders appreciation BBQ! From 11AM - 3PM, enjoy food, family fun, and support a good cause. All are welcome, and first responders and their families who come out can enjoy free barbeque.

Alongside supporting our local first responders, the Athens VFW will be collecting non-perishable, non-glass food items to donate to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.

Thank you to the Athens VFW for your support of the Food Bank and our Northeast Georgia first responders.

Address

890 Newton Bridge Road
Athens, GA
30607

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17063548191

Website

http://www.foodbanknega.org/

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