The Atlanta Community Food Bank is proud to announce the Transforming Access Together Accelerator, a cohort program designed to empower its diverse group of partners in their efforts to combat food insecurity and expand food access across metro Atlanta and North Georgia. This program brings together nine high-impact partners, five of which are in rural areas who are committed to creating a lasting impact.

“We are thrilled to announce our second cohort, bringing together an exceptional group of partners, each with a passion and commitment to giving back to the community,” said Kyle Waide, President and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. “We believe that by supporting these organizations, we can not only tackle food insecurity on multiple levels but also set the foundation for strong practices that will have a long-term impact in the communities that need it most.”

The participating partners include Belvedere Seventh Day Adventist, Big Miller Grove, Grace Community Fellowship, Harvest House (Cartersville Church of God - Church at Liberty Square), Manna From Above Inc., One Roof Ecumenical Alliance Outreach, Inc., Open Hands United Christian Ministry, Overcomers House Inc., Real Life Center, and Sweetwater Mission Inc.

Each cohort partner will have access to funding ranging from $35,000 to $50,000, depending on their specific needs. These funds will support a wide range of initiatives aimed at expanding and innovating food access programs, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the sustainability of these efforts.

“We are incredibly excited to support this new cohort of partners, each bringing unique insights and needs,” said Michele Chivore, Director of Network Growth at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. “By collaborating with organizations of various sizes, we have the opportunity to tackle food insecurity from multiple angles and create lasting change in our communities.”

The launch of the new cohort represents a critical step forward in expanding food access and combating hunger. Partners will begin laying the groundwork for innovative and impactful projects throughout the year to help address food insecurity in their communities, with full implementation of projects slated for the second half of 2025.

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