Cobb County is reallocating more than $200,000 in unused COVID relief funds to help local food banks meet rising demand, county officials announced.
The money comes from the county’s American Rescue Plan allocation. With deadlines approaching, some organizations had not yet spent their funding, prompting commissioners to redirect the remaining dollars to support families facing financial strain.
County spokesman Ross Cavitt says the decision comes after hearing directly from nonprofits that are struggling to keep up with need…