The Atlanta Community Food Bank announced today that a $32,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation will support its programs to more effectively reach children and families facing hunger in Atlanta and north Georgia. The funding will go toward purchasing food for school pantry partners that are distributing meals in June and July, a critical period when many children lose access to school meal programs.
Food insecurity exists in every county across the United States, affecting people regardless of background or location. In the Food Bank's 29-county service area, one in eight people, including one in six children, face hunger. The grant aims to address this gap by ensuring that children have access to nutritious food during the summer break.
"Every child should have access to the nutritious food they need to grow, learn and thrive. But during the summer, when school is not in session, many children lack access to food," said Kyle Waide, President and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. "During these challenging months, support from the Morgan Stanley Foundation helps ensure kids in Atlanta and north Georgia can get nourishing food for their well-being today and brighter futures tomorrow."
The Atlanta Community Food Bank is one of 33 Feeding America partner food banks receiving funding from the Morgan Stanley Foundation this year, as part of its long-standing commitment to supporting children's health nationwide. Since 2009, the Morgan Stanley Foundation has partnered with Feeding America to provide more than $50 million for hunger-relief programs that deliver food assistance and nutritious meals to children and families across the country.
"We are proud to support the Feeding America network of food banks and their critical work to reach communities facing hunger across the country," said Joan Steinberg, President of the Morgan Stanley Foundation.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger through more than 700 community-based nonprofit partners in 29 counties, helping thousands of families, children, and seniors get healthy food each year. In 2023, the Food Bank distributed its one billionth meal. The grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation will directly support the Food Bank's efforts to bridge the summer hunger gap for children and families in need. For more information, visit ACFB.org.
Feeding America, the nationwide network of food banks, supports tens of millions of people through more than 250 food banks and 60,000 agency partners. The organization works to address the root causes of hunger through advocacy and community partnerships. More information is available at FeedingAmerica.org.
