MILLEN, GA - We recently heard about a third annual community food distribution event in Macon, Georgia, that took place on June 21. Reinforcing the SEPC Cares initiative, Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) member volunteers joined the Society of St. Andrew (SoSA) team, in collaboration with Atrium Health, to provide much-needed provisions for the community. More than 120,000 pounds of fresh produce were handed out to people struggling with food insecurity by 250 volunteers.
“Thank you to Southeast Produce Council and Atrium Health for a wonderful day feeding hungry people at the annual food distribution in Macon, GA, yesterday,” said Kelly Stainner, Florida Regional Director at SoSA. “Three trucks of fresh food were handed out to people struggling with food insecurity. Thank you to all the Southeast Produce Council growers, shippers, packers, and members who donated food and time to this event.”
SEPC is extremely thankful for the generous support of its member companies who donated their time, energy, and resources to this worthy cause, the association stated in a press release.
“Thank you to all the volunteers and staff from Atrium Health who provided tents, the location, and so much support to host this event,” Stainner continued. “Thank you to the truck drivers and the forklift and pallet-jack operators who unloaded the trucks safely and efficiently. It takes a village to do these events and we could never do this without all the kindness and help of so many! Over two thousand families were served!”
In addition to financial support as well as disaster relief donations, SEPC is also honored to work with the SoSA to donate all leftover food from Southern Exposure and Southern Innovations each year to help those who are hungry in the Southeast.
To learn more about SEPC Cares and how you can join the Southeast Produce Council in giving back to the community by educating others about the benefits of healthy eating and habits, click here.
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