Atlanta Community Food Bank Promotes Greg Sims to Chief Development Officer

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

The Atlanta Community Food Bank has promoted Greg Sims to Chief Development Officer. Sims, who joined the organization in 2012, will lead the Food Bank’s comprehensive development strategy, overseeing fundraising, volunteer engagement, donor relations, and marketing initiatives.

The Atlanta Community Food Bank is the fourth largest food bank, by distribution, in the nation, distributing 112 million meals in Fiscal Year 2025 and supporting 3 million neighbor visits. 

“Greg has been an integral part of growing our organization over the past decade, and we are incredibly proud to promote him to this new executive position,” said Kyle Waide, President and CEO for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. “As we face rising demand and new challenges in our fight against hunger, Greg’s deep understanding of our community and his strategic mindset will be invaluable in advancing our mission to connect those in need with nutritious food and essential resources.”

A seasoned fundraising executive, Sims most recently served as the Food Bank’s Director of Institutional Giving and previously as Director of Individual Giving. His nonprofit career spans a range of causes including refugee resettlement, volunteer management, faith-based advocacy, and community development in Guatemala.

“I am honored to step into this leadership role to continue serving a mission and an organization that feeds hope, unites communities, and transforms lives,” said Greg Sims, Chief Development Officer for the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

For more information about the Atlanta Community Food Bank, including ways to help, visit acfb.org or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.