Feeding the Valley LaGrange

06/19/2026

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth.

On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom. More than a century and a half later, this day remains a powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and the ongoing pursuit of equality for all communities.

Black communities across the country have shaped, strengthened, and led the movement to end hunger. Today, we honor those contributions and the leaders, neighbors, and changemakers behind them.

Join us in learning about, reflecting on, and celebrating this day. Together, we can build a future where everyone can thrive.

06/19/2026

To Eat? Or Not To Eat?
Let’s End Food Waste!

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06/19/2026

06/18/2026

HIRING EVENT ALERT: Ross Retail Store in LaGrange is Hiring!

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for our in-person Hiring Event on June 24th & 25th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Goodwill Career Center!

We’re actively hiring for:
✔️ Cashier
✔️ Sales Associate
✔️ Stock Clerk
✔️ Manager

Full-time and part-time positions available—find the role that fits your goals!

📍 Goodwill Career Center, 319 Commerce Ave., LaGrange, GA

Bring your resume, dress to impress, and come prepared to connect with hiring managers.

Tag a friend who’s job searching and help spread the word!

06/17/2026

06/15/2026

A food desert isn't about sand or heat.

It's a community where healthy, affordable food is hard — or impossible — to reach.
In rural Georgia, that might mean driving 30+ minutes to the nearest grocery store. In urban neighborhoods, it might mean a store exists nearby, but prices are too high, transportation is unreliable, and fresh food is limited.

Food deserts exist in both cities and rural areas. And they don't just cause hunger — they're connected to higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.
Where you live should not determine your health.

Save this. Share it with someone who needs to know.

06/14/2026

🚨 Looking for a stable career with room to grow? 🚨

Goodwill’s Guest Service & Call Center Training Program is now enrolling!

In just two weeks, you'll gain the skills employers are looking for and interview for real job opportunities with starting pay of $15/hour plus bonus opportunities.

✅ Professional Guest Service Certification
✅ Call Center Training
✅ Remote Work Opportunities
✅ Real Job Interviews
✅ Industry-Recognized Skills

📍 Location: LaGrange Education & Training Center
📅 Program Begins: June 23, 2026
⏰ Registration Deadline: June 22, 2026

Program Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of general work experience
• Strong communication and computer skills
• Ability to work remotely with high-speed internet access

Whether you're looking to start a new career, return to the workforce, or gain skills for better opportunities, this program can help you take the next step.

📞 Ready to get started?
Contact Barbara de Castro:
470-710-2597
678-854-6839

🎯 Train. Interview. Succeed.
Seats are limited, so don't wait to reserve your spot!

06/13/2026

Nearly 59% of Georgia public school students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
That's not a small number. That's the majority of kids in Georgia's public schools.
And every summer, that daily meal disappears.
Summer feeding programs exist to help close that gap — bringing nutritious meals directly into communities where kids live.
But awareness is everything. If families don't know the programs exist, kids go without.
Share this. It might help someone in your community.
🔗 Find a summer meal site near you — link in bio.

06/12/2026

WE MEET THURSDAY! Wear walking shoes for a fun evening together.
Dinner served 5:30-6:15
Meeting 6:15-7:45
at Troup Baptist Association, 1301 Washington St.