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Georgia United Foundation Launches 11th Annual Food Drive

Since its inception, Georgia United Foundation's annual Can Hunger food and donation drive has collected more than 440,000 items for local food banks in the communities we serve. While last years campaign shifted to a virtual model due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year it is a hybrid approach with two ways to give, online and in-person.

Image of Carl Norcott By Carl Norcott.
Updated Sep 1, 2022

DULUTH, Ga. (PRWEB) September 01, 2022 - In support of National Food Bank Day (September 2), Georgia United Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Georgia United Credit Union, kicks off its eleventh Can Hunger program, the organizations annual canned food and donation campaign benefiting local food banks.

Since its inception, Can Hunger has collected more than 440,000 items for local food banks in the communities that Georgia United serves. While last years campaign shifted to a virtual model due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year it is a hybrid approach with two ways to give, online and in-person:

The drive runs through September 30. Secure online donations can be made using a debit or credit card via gucufoundation.org.

Because of the strong purchasing power of food banks, monetary donations go a long way to help fill empty plates, said Liz Riffert, Georgia Uniteds community development officer. Giving as little as $10 provides up to 30 balanced meals, and food banks may also use donated funds to buy non-perishable foods, proteins, fresh fruit and vegetables as well as allergen-free items. Fighting food insecurity in our communities is a team effort and we look forward to these generous donations that will make a difference for a hardworking parent who has skipped a meal to ensure their children is fed, or a senior who faces the difficult decision between paying for medication or for healthy food.

Canned and non-perishable food items may be dropped off at any Georgia United branch lobby during business hours through Sept. 30. Visit gucu.org to find Georgia Uniteds branch locations.

About Georgia United Credit Union Foundation Georgia United Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for children and families in the communities they serve through impactful programs funded and delivered through volunteerism by way of corporate contributions, team members and community efforts. The Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is the philanthropic arm of Georgia United Credit Union. For details on volunteering, participating or donating, visit gucufoundation.org.