The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has announced $2.7 million in grants to local food banks in response to recent federal funding cuts and increases in demand for assistance.
The grants will allow food banks to invest in both immediate relief and long-term solutions to food insecurity.
“Some of the funds are earmarked for buying fresh food directly from local growers and producers, ensuring that families receive nutritious options while simultaneously creating a pipeline of resources that benefit the entire food system,” a news release said.
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One of the grant recipients is the Atlanta Community Food Bank, which will receive $1 million to maintain distribution across 29 counties in the metropolitan area. The facility currently serves close to 250,000 households per month — a sharp increase from the 150,000 per month the organization served three years ago…