America’s Second Harvest was one of only three food banks in Georgia awarded a
contract by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to participate in the
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) earlier this year.
Through this CFSP contract, Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia will distribute 465
CSFP boxes each month, with the help of community partners, in Bulloch, Evans,
Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Tattnall and Toombs Counties. Mary Jane Crouch,
executive director of Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, commented that “these
counties were chosen because their poverty rates and our distribution records
indicate that they are the areas in our region with the greatest need.”
On Monday, December 13, volunteers joined
Congressman John Barrow at the food bank to pack CSFP boxes with nutritious foods like canned protein, peanut butter, evaporated milk, cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, grits, and juice. Each month, 465 boxes with 30-35 pounds of food will help low-income families who face tough financial decisions such
as whether to pay the mortgage,
utility bills, purchase prescription medication, or buy food.
"Folks in my district have been hit especially hard by the economy,” states
Congressman Barrow. “The holidays are a time when other services, like school
lunches, are not as readily available, making organizations like America's Second
Harvest that much more important. I'm pleased to help out, and I encourage
everyone who can to do the same."
Congressman Barrow also had the opportunity to tour the band new Community Kitchen and meet with graduates of the Culinary Job Training Program at the food bank as well as sample some of the delicious food they prepare every day for those in at risk of hunger in our community. Jamie Deen, current Board member and long-time supporter of Second Harvest of Coastal GA, was also up for participating in the "taste test" which the chefs passed with flying colors!
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