ATLANTA, GA – During a call with the leaders of Georgia’s food banks, U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) praised the work of the food banks as they try to meet a dramatic 30% to 40% increase in demand due to the coronavirus.
Food banks across the state have been under increased pressure to provide food and supplies to vulnerable Georgians amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Increased demand, supply chain issues and critical safety precautions have led to dramatic financial and logistical obstacles for these essential organizations.
The Georgia Food Bank Association, a group of Feeding America food banks that represents most of Georgia’s food banks, works through a network of thousands of local pantries to serve more than 150,000 people every week in Georgia.
“At a time when schools are closed and many have lost their jobs, more Georgians are uncertain of where their next meal will come from,” Loeffler said. “The Georgia Food Bank Association and their partners have stepped in to fill that void and have done a remarkable job of meeting increased need during this devastating time. I’m grateful for the opportunity to speak with the Georgia food banks and thank them for their incredible work, as well as discuss how I can help cut some of the Washington red tape so they can provide food to more Georgians in need.”
“We are grateful to Senator Loeffler and her staff for taking the time to listen to our issues and concerns as our network faces the unprecedented increase in demand,” said Danah Craft, Executive Director of the Georgia Food Bank Association. “We are seeing a 30% to 40% increase in demand for emergency food assistance across the state. We need more food and less paperwork to serve the people who are suffering. We are grateful for her thoughtful approach and deep concern for Georgian's who are suffering.”
As a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee who grew up on her family’s corn and soybean farm, Senator Loeffler has been engaged with her colleagues on food and nutrition policy. Senator Loeffler continues to collaborate with Georgia’s agriculture sector and food suppliers to improve the connection between the farmers growing nutritious food items and the crucial entities charged with distributing these products to at-risk Americans.
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Food banks across the state have been under increased pressure to provide food and supplies to vulnerable Georgians amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Increased demand, supply chain issues and critical safety precautions have led to dramatic financial and logistical obstacles for these essential organizations.
The Georgia Food Bank Association, a group of Feeding America food banks that represents most of Georgia’s food banks, works through a network of thousands of local pantries to serve more than 150,000 people every week in Georgia.
“At a time when schools are closed and many have lost their jobs, more Georgians are uncertain of where their next meal will come from,” Loeffler said. “The Georgia Food Bank Association and their partners have stepped in to fill that void and have done a remarkable job of meeting increased need during this devastating time. I’m grateful for the opportunity to speak with the Georgia food banks and thank them for their incredible work, as well as discuss how I can help cut some of the Washington red tape so they can provide food to more Georgians in need.”
“We are grateful to Senator Loeffler and her staff for taking the time to listen to our issues and concerns as our network faces the unprecedented increase in demand,” said Danah Craft, Executive Director of the Georgia Food Bank Association. “We are seeing a 30% to 40% increase in demand for emergency food assistance across the state. We need more food and less paperwork to serve the people who are suffering. We are grateful for her thoughtful approach and deep concern for Georgian's who are suffering.”
As a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee who grew up on her family’s corn and soybean farm, Senator Loeffler has been engaged with her colleagues on food and nutrition policy. Senator Loeffler continues to collaborate with Georgia’s agriculture sector and food suppliers to improve the connection between the farmers growing nutritious food items and the crucial entities charged with distributing these products to at-risk Americans.
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