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GA HR1569
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joe Wilkinson
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution recognizing and commending the Atlanta Community Food Bank on its 35th anniversary, founded in 1979 by Bill Bolling in the basement of St. Luke's Episcopal Church
- The food bank serves 58,900 people weekly through a network of more than 600 nonprofit partner agencies, with 94 cents of every donated dollar going directly to community hunger-relief services
- Volunteers contributed 106,418 hours in fiscal year 2012-2013, equivalent to 52 full-time staff members, and the organization distributes $9.21 worth of grocery products for every $1.00 donated
- The food bank is a member of Feeding America and operates seven projects including Atlanta Prosperity Campaign, Atlanta's Table, Community Gardens, Hunger 101, Hunger Walk/Run, Kids In Need, and Product Rescue Center
- The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Atlanta Community Food Bank
Legislative Description
Atlanta Community Food Bank; 35th anniversary; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/24/2014
Full Bill Text
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