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2025 Annual Report
Read the Food Bank’s full 2025 Annual Report here.
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2025 Impact Report
Click the link below to learn more about our impact in 2025 as well as read key findings from our 2025 Nourishing Neighbors Survey! Fiscal Year 2025 Impact Report
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Food Is Essential – A Statement and Call to Action from The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
At the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, we take seriously the critical role that our organization plays in food emergency response and disaster relief. Today, we are in the wake […]
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New Local Media Feature on The Food Bank
Our President and CEO, Erin Barger, was recently featured in Classic City News, highlighting the importance and urgency of our mission in Northeast Georgia. You can read the article using […]
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Introducing: Abundance Apparel!
Abundance Apparel: Wear it. Share it. Express it. We’re proud to announce the launch of Abundance Apparel, a new way to show your support for a nourished, thriving Northeast Georgia. […]
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Looking Ahead Together: What’s New at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
NOURISHING NEIGHBORS: Community Breakfast Date: September 9th | Time: 8:30 – 10 AM The Food Bank, in partnership with Athens Wellbeing Project, wrapped up its 2025 Neighbor Survey and we […]
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Killer Crust Pizza Co. Kicks Off Year-Long “Pizza With A Purpose” Campaign with the Food Bank on March 31
We’re thrilled to launch a new, year-long partnership with Killer Crust Pizza Co., a locally owned pizza shop in Athens with a passion for great food and even greater community […]
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Food Bank of Northeast Georgia President & CEO, Erin Barger, honored by NADO and DDAA
On March 9, 2025, Food Bank of Northeast Georgia President & CEO, Erin Barger, was honored with the Donald R. Myers Humanitarian Award in Washington, DC. This award was presented, […]
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Our President and CEO, Erin Barger, makes an appearance on the “Make Your Remarkable” Podcast
Erin Barger, our President and CEO, was recently featured on Oconee State Bank’s “Make Your Remarkable” podcast, where she shared insights on leadership, community impact, and the important work the […]
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The 25th Empty Bowl is in the books!
“Empty Bowl 2025 Recap: A Big Thank You for Helping Us Fight Hunger” We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown at this year’s Empty Bowl event. Together, we’ve made […]
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Fall 2024 Impact Report
During our Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024), we have accomplished so much together. Please click the link to read a snapshot of how we have connected neighbors […]
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2023 Impact Report
Thank you so much for your kindness and for partnering with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to provide a solution to hunger in our community. Click here to see […]
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Annual Report – Fiscal Year 2023
I am filled with gratitude as I offer you the 2023 Annual Report for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. I hope you will enjoy discovering more about the work […]
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Empty Bowls 2022: Sold Out!
Tickets are sold out! To be added to a ticket waitlist, please contact Tracey Massey at: (706) 713-9319 or tmassey@foodbanknega.org. Come join us for our 22nd Empty Bowls luncheon on […]
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The Geography of Food Insecurity in America
An important look into Food Insecurity across the United States, highlighting the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Read more here.
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Erin Barger of Food Bank of Northeast Georgia Says Thank You to the Community
Watch a special ‘Thank you’ video from our CEO here.
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Erin Barger has been chosen as the new CEO of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia is proud to announce that it has selected Erin Barger as the new Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization. The board of directors […]
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Host a Virtual Food Drive
Looking for a safe and easy way to help your community? The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia offers our Virtual Food Drive to help those in need while in the […]
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Give the Gift of Food This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season of giving, and at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia that means the giving of nourishment. This year, more than ever before, the holidays are a time […]
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Fall 2020 Campaign
Athens, GA – The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia (FBNEGA) is launching a $100,000 fall fundraising campaign with the theme of “Help Us Help Them. The Need Remains.” Executive Director […]
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Food Bank of Northeast Georgia receives $465,000 gift from Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia has received a $465,000 gift from Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, for the acquisition and distribution of food to meet demand caused by […]
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UGA Football Player Pays Visit to Clarkesville Elementary School
A dream that started out as just a thought recently turned into a reality. This happened when Marie Benfield, Secretary at Clarkesville Elementary School, thought “What if I could get […]
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Take action this month to help end hunger
September is Hunger Action Month. In collaboration with Feeding America, the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia will be sharing information about food insecurity in our 14-county service area. We want […]
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Athens Branch:
890 Newton Bridge Rd.
Athens GA 30607
706-354-8191
Clayton Branch:
46 Plaza Way
Clayton, GA 30525
706-782-0780
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Athens or Clayton
Monday-Friday
8:30am-3:30pm
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PO Box 48857
Athens, GA 30604
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