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HEART OF ALABAMA FOOD BANK
The Heart of Alabama Food Bank ( HAFB ), previously known as the Montgomery Area Food Bank , has been fighting hunger in Alabama since 1986 . Led by their CEO Michael Coleman , HAFB provides nutritious protein , produce , and dairy to neighbors in 35 counties facing hunger and food insecurity . Twelve of these counties are served directly out of their facility in Montgomery . Over 217,000 seniors , adults , and children are fighting food insecurity in these counties , but HAFB ’ s team of 52 professionals is determined to win this battle .
Their motto , “ Feeding Hope By Fighting Hunger ,” drives the HAFB mission .
The HAFB model is to source and distribute food to different community agencies , who then distribute it to those in need . Last year , they distributed over 27 million pounds of food , equaling 22.4 million meals . The CEO Publication recognized Coleman among the Top 20 Most Dynamic CEOs for 2023 .
Future plans include programs addressing veteran and college hunger and addressing root causes of poverty through economic mobility programs and collaborations . HAFB is so grateful for its donors , volunteers , agency partners , and other stakeholders whose dedication ensures the HAFB never settles for ordinary in the fight against hunger .
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