The Hall County Government and the City of Gainesville has announced efforts to help those in need amid Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts.
The local governments will partner to host a community food drive from Friday until Nov. 25 with the Georgia Mountain Food Bank (GMFB).
“SNAP … provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being,” Gainesville Public Relations Director Christina Santee-Moss said. “While millions of families across the U.S. await reduced SNAP benefits, if they get even that, the City and County are hoping to assist local families now by partnering with the Georgia Mountain Food Bank and making the community’s ability to participate easier by establishing collection sites at 30-plus locations in Gainesville, and northern, eastern, western and southern Hall County.”
This comes as it was announced SNAP would be partially funded for November, although delays may persist. Roughly 14% of Hall County households receive SNAP benefits.
More recently, on Thursday it was announced that a federal judge ruled that SNAP must be fully funded for November.
Those interested may make donations directly to GMFB. $10 equals 50 meals, and a link to donate can be found here.
GMFB also welcomes donations from their Amazon wish-list, which are delivered directly to their warehouse.
“This is a time when we as a community need to come together and look out for one another,” Hall County Public Information Officer Joy Licciardi said. “Food insecurity doesn’t always look the same, and you never truly know who might be struggling to put food on the table. Now more than ever, we’re reminded that it truly does take a village, and this is our moment to be that village for those in need.”
Gwinnett County also recently announced plans to allocate $250,000 to help families access essential food and hygiene products.
Food donations can be dropped off at any of the following collection sites. Most sites listed are only open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding holidays.
City of Gainesville Collection Sites:
- Gainesville Civic Center: 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville
- Gainesville Administration Building (south entrance): 300 Henry Ward Way, Gainesville
- Frances Meadows Aquatic and Community Center: 1545 Community Way, Gainesville
- Gainesville-Hall County Community Service Center: 430 Prior St. SE, Gainesville
- Gainesville Fire Department Station 1: 725 Pine St., Gainesville
- Gainesville Fire Department Station 2: 1741 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville
- Gainesville Fire Department Station 3: 3335 Nancy Creek Road, Gainesville
- Gainesville Fire Department Station 4: 2163 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville
- Downtown Gainesville Library Branch: 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville
- Hall County Government Center: 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville
- Hall County Pretrial Services: 1195 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Gainesville
- Hall County Probation Services: 2134 Murphy Boulevard, Gainesville
- Hall County Treatment Services: 2318 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville
North Hall Collection Sites:
- Hall County Fire Station 2: 6012 Hulsey Road, Clermont
- Hall County Fire Station 3: 4660 Ledan Ext., Gainesville
- Hall County Fire Station 11: 5625 Bark Camp Road, Murrayville
- Hall County Fire Station 15: 4219 Autry Spur, Gainesville
- Hall County Fire Station 16: 4209 Shirley Road, Gainesville
- Murrayville Library Branch: 4796 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville
- North Hall Community Center: 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville
East Hall Collection Sites:
- Hall County Fire Station 1: 3126 Gillsville Highway, Gainesville
- Hall County Fire Station 6: 6170 Lula Road, Lula
- Hall County Fire Station 7: 731 E. Crescent Drive, Gainesville
- Hall County Fire Station 10: 5608 Highway 52, Gillsville
- East Hall Community Center: 3911 P Davison Road, Gainesville
- Hall County Emergency Services Complex: 470 Crescent Drive, Gainesville
- Hall County Animal Shelter: 1688 Barber Road, Gainesville, GA 30507
West Hall Collection Sites:
- Hall County Fire Station 4: 2940 McEver Road, Gainesville
- Hall County Fire Station 8: 6175 Gaines Ferry Road, Flowery Branch
- Hall County Fire Station 13: 2709 Sardis Road, Gainesville
South Hall Collection Sites:
- Hall County Fire Station 5: 4187 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch
- Hall County Fire Station 9: 5040 Poplar Springs Road, Gainesville
- Hall County Fire Station 12: 4890 Winder Highway, Flowery Branch
- Hall County Fire Station 14: 7065 Dove Point Lane, Hoschton
- Hall County Fire Station 17: 5719 Holiday Road, Buford
- Mulberry Creek Community Center: 4491 JM Turk Road, Flowery Branch
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