Golden Harvest Food Bank, as part of the Feeding America network, is committed to eliminating hunger by advocating for fair access to nutritious food for all. We champion the needs of families facing hardship, push for critical food assistance programs, and work closely with local, state, and federal officials and community champions to drive equitable food policies. Your voice is the cornerstone of our mission to build a healthier, hunger-free future.

Your legislators need to hear from you! Together, we can influence decisions that bring lasting change and eliminate hunger in our community. Use the link below to find your representatives and urge them to support legislation that fights hunger and promotes food equity.

The farm bill is the cornerstone of federal food and farming policy, and it directly impacts access to nutritious food for millions of Americans facing hunger. Every five years, Congress reauthorizes the farm bill, ensuring continued support for critical nutrition programs.

Title IV of the farm bill focuses on nutrition programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).

SNAP provides monthly financial assistance to eligible low-income individuals and families to help them buy groceries. TEFAP partners with food banks, local agencies, and organizations to distribute nutritious food to those experiencing food insecurity. These programs are vital in the fight against hunger, providing essential food resources to vulnerable communities across the country.

You can take action to ask your legislators to pass a strong Farm Bill for vital nutrition programs! Click below to send a letter to your lawmakers in the United States Congress today.

TEFAP is a federal nutrition program that moves food from farms to food banks to individuals and families facing hunger.

Last year, Golden Harvest provided over 6 million meals to our 25-county service area with food provided by TEFAP.

Almost 50% of the meals distributed by Golden Harvest in 2022 were provided by TEFAP.

SNAP is the most effective hunger-relief program in the U.S., providing monthly grocery benefits to households with very low incomes.

For every 1 meal Golden Harvest provides, SNAP provides 9.

Last year, SNAP generated an estimated $833,278 in local economic impact.

In 2022, SNAP provided 169,621 meals to the 19 GA counties we serve.

Together we make a tangible and lasting impact for children, families and seniors who are struggling in our region. Your support today will fill more plates with food–and hearts with hope.

Your legislators need to hear from you! Together, we can influence decisions that bring lasting change and eliminate hunger in our community. Use the link below to find your representatives and urge them to support legislation that fights hunger and promotes food equity.

The farm bill is the cornerstone of federal food and farming policy, and it directly impacts access to nutritious food for millions of Americans facing hunger. Every five years, Congress reauthorizes the farm bill, ensuring continued support for critical nutrition programs.

Title IV of the farm bill focuses on nutrition programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).

You can take action to ask your legislators to pass a strong Farm Bill for vital nutrition programs! Click below to send a letter to your lawmakers in the United States Congress today.

TEFAP is a federal nutrition program that moves food from farms to food banks to individuals and families facing hunger.

Last year, Golden Harvest provided over 6 million meals to our 25-county service area with food provided by TEFAP.

Almost 50% of the meals distributed by Golden Harvest in 2022 were provided by TEFAP.

96% of rural counties received healthy TEFAP food items distributed by a food bank within the Feeding America Network. 23 of the 25 counties Golden Harvest serves are rural.

TEFAP offers more than 120 nutritious foods, including fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, and whole-grain and enriched-grain products such as rice and pasta.

The Feeding America network is the largest TEFAP participant, with approximately 96% of Feeding America’s partner food banks receiving and distributing TEFAP in 2022.

SNAP is the most effective hunger-relief program in the U.S., providing monthly grocery benefits to households with very low incomes.

For every 1 meal Golden Harvest provides, SNAP provides 9.

For every 1 meal Golden Harvest provides, SNAP provides 9.

Last year, SNAP generated an estimated $833,278 in local economic impact.

Last year, SNAP generated an estimated $833,278 in local economic impact.

In 2022, SNAP provided 169,621 meals to the 19 GA counties we serve.

In 2022, SNAP provided 169,621 meals to the 19 GA counties we serve.

2/3 of people who receive SNAP are kids, seniors, or people living with disabilities.

SNAP food benefits average about $6 a person a day.

SNAP bolsters local economies by increasing money spent for food at local retailers.

SNAP helps lift millions out of people out of poverty.

Together we make a tangible and lasting impact for children, families and seniors who are struggling in our region. Your support today will fill more plates with food–and hearts with hope.

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