Athens Area Emergency Food Bank, Inc.

Our mission is to provide emergency food assistance to local families in need.
The Athens Area Emergency Food Bank, the first food bank in Athens, is a private, non-profit corporation founded in 1980 by a coalition of area churches, civic organizations, businesses and individuals concerned about our community's hungry people.

In 2008 our staff, consisting of one part-time and one full-time employee, with the help of 30 community volunteers and a dedicated board of directors, was responsible for distributing food to 2,321 families involving 5,333 people.

The Athens Area Emergency Food Bank is not a United Way agency and we do not receive any governmental funds.  All of our support comes from the generosity of the people within the community.  Last year, 55 percent of our donated funds came from individuals, 29 percent from churches and 5 percent from businesses and organizations.  The remaining funds were obtained through special fundraisers.  Our revenue pays for the two employees, utilities, building, upkeep, insurance, and most importantly, food.

Food Resource Type
Non-profit
Food Pantry
Food Bank
Agricultural

Comments about Athens Area Emergency Food Bank, Inc.

Contribute with a comment
Sign up now