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Press Release: Local and Regional Legislators to Join Golden Harvest Food Bank to Address Hunger
AUGUSTA (05/20/25) - Golden Harvest Food Bank will welcome elected officials from across its 24-county service area on Thursday, May 22 at 10:00 AM for the Food Bank's third annual Feeding the Future roundtable discussion. The event will take place at Golden Harvest’s main campus, located at 3310 Commerce Drive in Augusta, Georgia. Newly released Feeding America data reveals that 1 in 6 people and 1 in 4 children across the region are facing food insecurity, highlighting the growing need for local solutions and collaborative leadership. This conversation will give attendees a clear view of the hunger landscape in both urban and rural communities and invite meaningful [...]
Press Release: Hancock County Tops Nation for Child Hunger
Rural Georgia County Has the Highest Rate of Child Food Insecurity in the U.S. AUGUSTA (06/05/25) - Nearly 1 in 2 children in Hancock County, Georgia, are growing up without consistent access to food, the highest rate of child hunger in the nation. According to recently released data from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study, 47.8% of children in this rural Georgia county are living in food-insecure households. Hancock County, just west of Augusta, is part of Golden Harvest Food Bank’s 24-county service area and now reflects the most severe child hunger in the country. While food insecurity touches every [...]
Press Release: New Report Shows Food Insecurity Rising Across Golden Harvest’s 24-County Service Area
1 in 4 children in Golden Harvest Food Bank’s service area face hunger AUGUSTA (May 14, 2025) – Hunger is rising across the 24 counties served by Golden Harvest Food Bank. According to Feeding America’s newly released Map the Meal Gap study, 1 in 6 neighbors and 1 in 4 children in the Food Bank's service area are facing food insecurity. Just one year ago, that number was 1 in 7 people and 1 in 4 children across its more than 10,000 square mile service area. In Richmond County, the need is even more urgent, with 1 in 5 residents and 1 in 4 children [...]
How One Mother is Changing Lives
Adriane reflects on the impact her local food agency has had not only on her family but on those who seek assistance in her home. Adriane Smith’s home is more than just a house. It’s a refuge, a sanctuary, a place where love stretches to meet every need. With seven children under her roof, including two through foster care, and many more who come and go, she has made it her mission to keep kids from entering the system. Her own childhood in foster care instilled a deep commitment: if she could spare even one child from [...]
A Fresh Start: The Produce Rescue Center
After stepping up as a hub for emergency relief during both Hurricane Debby and Hurricane Helene, the Produce Rescue Center has officially transitioned to its primary purpose: moving more fresh, nutritious produce to neighbors across our 24-county service area. Built with efficiency and community impact in mind, the Center now plays a vital role in our daily operations, storing and distributing truckloads of fruits and vegetables with care and speed. That means more produce on plates, fewer nutrients lost to waste, and stronger support for our 325+ partner agencies working on the frontlines of hunger relief. And [...]
From Amy’s Desk: Fresh Hope, Lasting Impact
Dear Friends, Each day, I’m reminded that hunger isn’t just about food. It’s about dignity, health, and hope. When we opened the Produce Rescue Center, we envisioned a space filled with fresh food and new ways to serve. In its first six months, it supported disaster relief after two hurricanes impacted our region and neighboring communities. Today, it is fulfilling its true purpose by moving fresh produce quickly and safely to neighbors in need. Volunteers are sorting fruits and vegetables, helping children and families access the nutrition they need to thrive. At the same time, we’re seeing more of [...]