Brenda visits her local pantry, Unity Outreach, to pick up food items for herself and her daughter. Brenda, a 75-year-old Trenton resident, has called her neighborhood home for over 50 years. But when Hurricane Helene struck, the life she had built was uprooted in unimaginable ways. The storm left her home with a hole in the roof and a bedroom floor too damaged to walk on, while her daughter’s home next door bore the brunt of Helene’s force. “It destroyed their entire house,” she said, her voice heavy with emotion. Brenda’s daughter and two young grandsons, ages [...]

Volunteers distribute emergency food bags and boxes to their communities in McDuffie and Aiken counties. In such a time as this, as countless families face unimaginable challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Golden Harvest Food Bank offers our deepest sympathy to all who have been impacted. The storm’s devastation has touched thousands across our area, but our commitment to this community is unwavering. We stand beside you, determined to support recovery at every step of the journey. Even before Helene, we were confronting the highest levels of food insecurity our region has seen in 15 years. After [...]

Dear Friends, I first want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your overwhelming support after Hurricane Helene. The devastation our community faced was unlike anything we’ve seen before, but your response has been extraordinary. In the days following the storm, we received countless phone calls from concerned individuals eager to help. Local, state, and national leaders also offered their support, visited the food bank, and ensured we had the resources needed for recovery. Your compassion and dedication have been a lifeline, and thanks to our incredible volunteers, donors, supporters, and emergency responders, we’ve been able to provide critical relief [...]

Left to Right: Pastor Roscoe Perry of First Mt. Carmel; James and Theresa Briscoe, volunteers of First Mt. Carmel; Carolyn Andrews, Resident Service Specialist for East Georgia Housing Authority; and Krystel Paschal, Service Coordinator for Warrenton Housing Authority. When Hurricane Helene struck the CSRA, First Mt. Carmel Baptist Church became a shining light in the community. Despite the hurricane’s devastation—damaged homes, spoiled food, and neighborhoods left in darkness—church leaders and volunteers stepped up with unwavering spirit and compassion. They brought not just essentials but also a powerful reminder of the strength of faith and community. Just before [...]

Augusta’s soon-to-open grocery store, FreshTake, is already proving that its mission goes beyond just providing food—it’s about serving people. When Hurricane Helene delayed their grand opening, the FreshTake team didn’t let the setback stop them. Instead, they refocused their efforts to support Golden Harvest Food Bank. From packing meals to mopping floors, the FreshTake team brought their energy, heart, and humor to every task. “When you see the faces of the people you’re helping, it’s just amazing,” shared Shannon Blackburn, manager of FreshTake. Their spirit of giving is truly contagious, with associates even volunteering on weekends. “The little time [...]

Lindsey and her children pick up boxes of food items through the Summer Harvest Food Box program. Lindsey, a mother of four, has lived in rural Georgia since she was 16. Originally from West Virginia, she has faced many challenges, but her story is one of resilience and determination. With four children of her own, Lindsey’s family grew even larger when her sister and her kids moved in, resulting in a household of 13 children and four adults. “It’s hard,” she admits. “Even with the help of food stamps, it’s still not enough.” Despite the financial strain, [...]

Clifford Grove Baptist Church in Wilkes County receives $40,000 to support agency operations. Since its inception in 2001, the Golden Harvest Food Bank endowment, known as the Food Forever Fund (FFF), has been a cornerstone of support for our mission. Launched after a generous gift from attorney Oscar Allen, this endowment has flourished with additional legacy gifts, enabling our crucial work to thrive for over twenty years. Over the years, this legacy fund has supported Golden Harvest’s mission by providing annual financial distributions to support the Food Bank’s operations. This has helped facilitate the distribution of over [...]

Susan and Scott Robison have exemplified the true spirit of volunteerism for over a year, committing their time almost daily at our Augusta warehouse location putting together food boxes and our Faith Food Factory sorting and packing grocery items to go out to our 25 counties. Their dedication is inspiring and their presence is uplifting to those around them. Scott, with his high-spirited nature and quick wit, and Susan with her kindness and warmth, consistently offer helping hands and care for those in need. “Golden Harvest gives the opportunity to serve a group of people we are unable to [...]

Left to Right: Harley Smith, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Roosevelt Young, Student Life Specialist, Johnna Eaton, Interim Dean of Students and Dr. David Schecter, President at East Georgia State College. Nestled within the vibrant JAM Student Activity Center at East Georgia State College (EGSC) is a remarkable resource known as the Bobcat Pantry. This vital initiative serves as a beacon of hope and support for many students on campus, ensuring that no one has to choose between their education and their next meal. The Bobcat Pantry is Golden Harvest Food Bank’s first college pantry partner, providing [...]

Volunteers and staff help load boxes of shelf stable food products into the cars of community members at Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Richmond County. During the months of June and July, Golden Harvest Food Bank will provide summer food assistance to families with children under the age of 18. The Summer Harvest Family Food Box program will help feed families across five rural Georgia counties: Jenkins, Hancock, Screven, Wilkes, and Washington. Through collaboration with the local school systems, boxes of food including meat and produce products, provided by the Georgia Nutrition Assistance Program (GNAP), will be [...]