Commissioner Ted Terry and the Super District 6 Team understands many of us are currently faced with uncertainty as we navigate the federal government shutdown, frequent layoffs and furloughs, and now the possibility of SNAP benefit cuts.
Commissioner Terry is proud to share DeKalb County has compiled a website that shares resources that may be able to assist with food insecurity, homelessness / housing, medical, senior services, and more!
Click here to visit ResourcesInDekalb.com >>
Additionally the Super District 6 office has also put together graphics that include information on some food pantries across DeKalb County, verified by the Super District 6 Team they are up and running.
Additional food pantries and options may be available, these are just some options.
Want to help? Coming together as a community to help one another during these difficult times is what makes DeKalb strong.
You can contribute to any of the organizations listed above at their respective websites, donate non-perishable food at our DeKalb County Tax Commission offices or go to Hands On Atlanta to sign up to volunteer.
A SNAP Gap Solution Coming to DeKalb County
Commissioner Terry is proud to share DeKalb County is putting forward our own solution to fill the SNAP Gap: DeKalb Farm Fresh Mobile Market.
With the partnership of Retaaza, fresh farmer’s market produce with options for greatly affordable pricing will be available across DeKalb County, including 3 sites in South DeKalb that have been previously identified as areas of low food access. The mobile farmer’s market will run on Mondays starting Nov. 10.
Click here for more information including updates on dates and locations when available >>
Calling on the State of Georgia to Help
Additionally, Commissioner Ted Terry and Commissioner LeDena Bolton held a press conference calling on the state of Georgia to assist during the SNAP Gap.
“Our state has 1.4 million people who rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Here in DeKalb, 14% of our residents use food stamps. That’s over 100,000 people. They’re seniors, grandparents, working moms and children who need that money to buy groceries,” Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry said. “Georgia has a $14.9 billion budget surplus – a HUGE amount of money – where some could be spared to make sure every Georgian has enough food in their belly. And other Republican governors have already committed to this! Virginia and Louisiana’s governors have already agreed to use state funds – Georgia can too!”
“Food insecurity is a public health crisis, and we cannot wait for federal solutions when our neighbors are going hungry. Georgia has the resources—and the moral obligation—to step in and protect our most vulnerable residents,” said Super District 7 Commissioner Dr. LaDena Bolton.
Click here to watch the story covered by Atlanta News First >>
Click here to watch the full press conference covered by Atlanta News First >>