The Covington Digital News Digital Edition February 27, 2015 | Page 5

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2015

IN DEPTH

VIDEOS
We take a look at how
food pantries are helping
the food insecure

IN NEWTON COUNTY:
Food insecurity, how it
happens and what you can do

Map the Meal Gap:
Child Food Insecurity

WHERE TO DONATE
The Atlanta Community
Food Bank distributes
foodstuffs to food bank
across Georgia, including
Newton County.
Newton County
Community Food Pantry
Solid Rock Baptist Church
Belmont Baptist Church
Willing Helpers
Rainbow Covenant
Ministries
Washington Street
Community Center
Check with your local
church to see if they also
operate a food assistance
program

17,800

People are food insecure

6,550

Children are food insecure

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
-Donate funds. Not only do
food assistance programs need
food, they also need to keep
the lights and refrigerators on.
Larger organizations also have
full time or part time staff to pay.
-Donate product. You
can donate as an individual
or a group. Restaurants, food
manufacturers, wholesalers,
farmers, and other businesses
are encouraged to donate
unused or overstocked food.
-Attend a fundraising
event like the Hunger Walk.
This year’s 5K Hunger Walk will
take place on Sunday, March 15,
from 12-4 p.m. at Turner Field.
Register online at HWR2015.org.
-Volunteer. Contact your
local food bank for details.