Warning: unlink(/tmp/jnewslibrary-LlhCsa.tmp): No such file or directory in /home/customer/www/gasiantimes.com/public_html/wp-admin/includes/class-wp-filesystem-ftpext.php on line 142
Georgia provides supplemental funding to feed vulnerable families - Georgia Asian Times
  • Home
  • Metro Asian News
  • Misc Asia
  • Lifestyle
  • Business
  • Art
  • Health
  • Eat Out
  • Events
  • Podcast
ABOUT
Advertise in GAT
Contact us
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Georgia Asian Times
International Insurance of Georgia
  • Home
  • Metro Asian News
  • Misc Asia
  • Lifestyle
  • Business
  • Art
  • Health
  • Eat Out
  • Events
  • Podcast
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Metro Asian News
  • Misc Asia
  • Lifestyle
  • Business
  • Art
  • Health
  • Eat Out
  • Events
  • Podcast
No Result
View All Result
Georgia Asian Times
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Metro Asian News
  • Misc Asia
  • Lifestyle
  • Business
  • Art
  • Health
  • Eat Out
  • Events
  • Podcast
Home Metro Asian News

Georgia provides supplemental funding to feed vulnerable families

Georgia Asian Times by Georgia Asian Times
February 23, 2021
in Metro Asian News
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Atlanta, Feb 22, 2021 – The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is pleased to announce the distribution of $11.9 million in supplemental Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding to partner agencies to help serve the state’s families and children.

The Georgia Nutrition Assistance Program (GNAP) will share funds with Georgia's eight Feeding America Food Banks to distribute nutritious protein, fruits and vegetables through a network of more than 2,400 nonprofits in all 159 counties.

“The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact on Georgia’s families and children has been profound. With so many facing food insecurity across the state, we are pleased to be able to provide this additional assistance through our partnership with Georgia’s food banks,” said Georgia DFCS Division Director Tom Rawlings.

According to recent reports, since March 2020 and the onset of COVID-19, Georgia’s food banks have experienced at least a 50% increase in demand for food with 40% of clients seeking emergency food assistance for the first time. Many eligible households with children currently served by GNAP are needing additional food support because children have been disproportionately impacted by school and childcare center closures, remote learning and household job losses.

AD: High Museum of Atlanta

“Throughout our fight with COVID-19, Georgia’s food banks and the nonprofit community have done heroic work to ensure families are cared for and keep food on the table,” said Gov. Brian Kemp. “These additional funds will strengthen those efforts and ensure we fulfill our sacred duty of caring for our children and fellow Georgians. My sincere thanks to Director Rawlings and the team at the Georgia Food Bank Association for all they continue to do to support and protect our most vulnerable.”

Feeding America estimates that child food insecurity in Georgia increased from 16.1% in 2018 to 22% due to COVID. These eight food banks have increased their distribution from 2.4 million meals per week to 4.4 million meals per week due to the economic impact of the COVID pandemic.

“Childhood hunger in Georgia increased 39% due to COVID-related job losses and closures, so these targeted funds will provide much needed protein, fruits and vegetables for programs that feed children and struggling families statewide,” said Danah Craft, executive director of the Georgia Food Bank Association. “We are grateful to Gov. Kemp for this additional funding to help us help others through this emergency.”

This move comes as part of an ongoing response to the pandemic and its effects on Georgia’s communities. It is estimated that 475,000 additional families will benefit from the distribution of these supplemental funds. DFCS is committed to working with local and federal partners to meet the needs of this vulnerable population.

For more information, visit https://dfcs.georgia.gov.

Tags: georgiatemporary assistance for needy families
Previous Post

Bitcoin plummets as doubts grow over sky-high valuation

Next Post

Fulton County established framework for rental assistance program

Georgia Asian Times

Georgia Asian Times

Related Posts

GOP candidates in Georgia split over Trump’s election lies
Metro Asian News

Governor Brian Kemp’s 2023 State of State address

January 26, 2023
Rep. ­­­­­­Soo Hong named Vice Chair of Reapportionment & Redistricting Committee for State House
Metro Asian News

Rep. ­­­­­­Soo Hong named Vice Chair of Reapportionment & Redistricting Committee for State House

January 20, 2023
Georgia’s first AAPI Legislative Caucus outlined legislative goals for 2023
Metro Asian News

Georgia’s first AAPI Legislative Caucus outlined legislative goals for 2023

January 17, 2023
Asian Restaurant Council elects new President and leadership team
Business

Asian Restaurant Council elects new President and leadership team

January 13, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp officially inaugurated to start his second term
Metro Asian News

Governor Brian Kemp officially inaugurated to start his second term

January 12, 2023
Gwinnett County Public Library Board of Trustees elect JT Wu as Chairman of library system in historic vote
Metro Asian News

Gwinnett County Public Library Board of Trustees elect JT Wu as Chairman of library system in historic vote

January 11, 2023
Next Post

Fulton County established framework for rental assistance program

Signup Free E-Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Feb 18
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Spring Festival 2023

View Calendar
Logo

 

CONTACT US

Follow Us

MOST INFLUENTIAL

GAT 25 Most Influential Asian Americans Gala celebrates Asian voice

GAT 25 Most Influential Asian Americans Gala celebrates Asian voice

July 18, 2022

Video highlights of GAT 25 Most Influential Asian Americans in Georgia

July 17, 2022

2022 GAT 25 Most Influential Asian Americans in Georgia-Awards Gala

July 17, 2022

LINKS OF INTEREST

ATL Asian Film Festival

GAT on Facebook

Lunar New Year of Rabbit - GAT Special Section
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise in GAT
  • ABOUT

© 2023 Georgia Asian Times - Empowered by 8SOL. Managed by Arckopolis.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Metro Asian News
  • Misc Asia
  • Lifestyle
  • Business
  • Art
  • Health
  • Eat Out
  • Events
  • Podcast

© 2023 Georgia Asian Times - Empowered by 8SOL. Managed by Arckopolis.

Welcome Back!

Sign In with Google
OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?

Warning: unlink(/tmp/jnewsfirstload-pdBXvR.tmp): No such file or directory in /home/customer/www/gasiantimes.com/public_html/wp-admin/includes/class-wp-filesystem-ftpext.php on line 142