DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Government, faith, and community leaders are partnering in DeKalb County to distribute 5,000 boxes of food on Saturday, according to a release on Tuesday.
DeKalb County said the Black History Month Food Distribution would provide Georgia-grown fruits, vegetables and chicken hindquarters to those in need using federal aid from the American Rescue Plan in addition to help from churches and local groups.
“Because food insecurity affects one in nine Georgians, DeKalb County continues to partner with local faith and community leaders to provide relief for struggling families,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said.
Starting Saturday, Feb. 3, beginning at 9 a.m., food distribution will take place at nine different locations across the county, including prominent churches and community hubs:
- Plaza Fiesta, 4166 Buford Highway NE, Atlanta, GA 30345
- Saint Phillip AME, 240 Candler Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
- New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Rd., Stonecrest, GA 30038
- Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 2340 Clifton Springs Rd. Decatur, GA 30034
- Shy Temple CME Church, 2030 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, GA 30035
- Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Stonecrest, GA 30038
- Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088
- The Covenant Church, 1700 Corey Blvd., Decatur, GA 30032
- Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2997 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA 30084
Since May 2020, DeKalb County said it had distributed approximately 144,700 boxes of food.
