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November 11, 2026

Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries Announces $100,000 Matching Donation Campaign

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Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries is offering donors an opportunity to double the impact of their contributions through a $100,000 matching donation campaign that runs through December 31.

November 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Chamber Hosting Feed The Need Lunch And Tour Today

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The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local residents and businesses to help families in need during a special Feed The Need Lunch and Tour taking place today in Summerville.

November 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Chamber Hosting “Feed The Need” Lunch And Tour November 10

The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce and the Community Resource Center are inviting the public to participate in a special “Feed The Need” Lunch and Tour on Tuesday, November 10, in Summerville.

The event will take place from noon until 1 PM at the Community Resource Center, located at 50 Eleanor Avenue, Suite A.

Instead of a traditional admission fee, attendees are asked to bring a large box, bag or case of pantry items to help meet the needs of local children and families.

Organizers are particularly requesting foods that children can easily open and prepare themselves, along with items that provide good nutrition.

The center’s immediate needs include jelly, Kraft macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, peanut butter, snacks and pantry meals that children can prepare independently.

The event will also give participants an opportunity to tour the Community Resource Center and learn more about its work addressing food insecurity in Chattooga County.

Lunch will be provided, and the event is open to the public. Reservations are requested.

The Chamber encourages community members and businesses to participate by bringing food donations to help meet the growing need for assistance.

October 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

North Georgia EMC Operation Round Up Awards Nearly $5,000 To Organizations Serving Chattooga County

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Nine nonprofit organizations serving Chattooga County are receiving nearly $5,000 through North Georgia EMC’s Operation Round Up program.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Backpack Ministry Feeding Record Number Of Students

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For 15 years, Summerville First United Methodist Church has helped make sure students in the Chattooga County School System have food to take home for the weekend, and the need for that assistance has reached a new high.

August 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Report Highlights Food Insecurity Problem In Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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A newly released national study is putting renewed attention on food insecurity in Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, where poverty, access to grocery stores and the number of households relying on food assistance all point to continuing challenges for local families.

August 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

One in Three Georgia Families With Children Struggle to Afford Enough Food, New Poll Finds

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A new statewide poll conducted by Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health found that one in three Georgia families with children experience food insecurity, meaning they do not always have reliable access to enough nutritious food.

The survey found that 33% of Georgia families with children reported low or very low food security, while 18% said they had skipped meals, gone hungry or eaten less because they could not afford enough food. Researchers also found that many parents are sacrificing their own meals to ensure their children have enough to eat.

Food insecurity was found to be especially severe in rural parts of the state. According to the poll, 43% of rural Georgia families with children reported food insecurity, compared with 31% of families in urban and suburban areas.

Researchers warned the problem could worsen as changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect, potentially making it more difficult for some families to qualify for benefits and increasing administrative costs for the state.

The poll surveyed 1,002 Georgia parents and highlights growing concerns about rising grocery prices, access to food assistance and the impact food insecurity can have on children’s physical health, mental well-being and academic performance.

February 28, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Hunters Ending Hunger Provides 564 Pounds of Venison to Feed Local Families in Chattooga County

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A total of 564 pounds of venison has been donated through this season’s Hunters Ending Hunger effort, providing enough high-quality protein to help feed 564 families across Chattooga County.

February 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Scouting for Food Drive Today in Summerville Supports Community Resource Center of Chattooga County

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Local Scouts are asking the community to lend a hand today as they take part in Scouting for Food, an annual nationwide service project of Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) aimed at helping fight hunger and stock food pantries for families in need.

January 30, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries Seeking Volunteers and Donations to Expand Hunger Relief

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Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries is inviting the community to start 2026 by giving back, with new volunteer opportunities now available during the week and select weekends. Executive Director Lindsey Kilby says individuals can sign up online at hungerministries dot org, making it easy for people to choose available times and get involved.

Kilby adds that weekend volunteer slots are especially geared toward groups of six or more who can commit at least an hour and a half of service. Along with volunteer help, the nonprofit is also asking for donations, with details available on the organization’s website.

Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries serves low-income families, seniors, and children facing food insecurity in Floyd, Chattooga, and Polk Counties. The organization says its mission is to help break the cycle of poverty by meeting basic needs through hunger relief.