A special christmas event hosted with our partner, Communities in Schools – Laurens County. Nearly 400 families were invited to shop a truckload of quality Amazon goods including bedding, kitchen items, baby care, toys, and other household necessities. Santa made an appearance. While children played games, their parents picked out special items to place under their tree.

Community partners who helped at the event include: East Laurens High School Boys Basketball Team, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia, Dublin Housing Authority, CSB of Middle Georgia, Christian Recovery Center, Heart of Georgia Healthy Start, City of Dublin, Dublin Police Department, and Girl Scouts "Cotton Blossoms."

Giving a big shout out to the Dublin Police Department. Officers were on site from truck delivery to final distribution. A couple of officers actually spent the night at the facility to safeguard everything. That's real dedication!

VIP's in attendance were Georgia Representative Matt Hatchett (Chair Budget Committee), City Councilman Bennie Jones, City Councilman Brandon Chain, County Commissioner Brenda Chain, Board Members CIS-Laurens, and Dell Bunker, Mercer Stetson-Hatcher School of Business, Strategic Advisor for HHEH.

Commentary from families was overwhelming gratefulness....repeated sentiment was "this has helped our family so much - bless you." Sharing the miracle of Christmas was truly special this year!

Funded by the CDC and in partnership with Emory Prevention Research Center (EPRC), HHEH hosted its first Conference "Nurturing Opportunities and Resources in School Pantries for Health" at the Emory Conference Center. Schools from around Georgia engaged with interactive panels with star school chapters who shared best practices for programming. Our Keynote speaker, Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods, shared a heartwarming message on our "WHY." A special recognition of Representative Mike Cameron (District 1-Georgia) as our first #FeedingChange Champion preceded lunch. EPRC round table discussions energized and informed topped off with a cooking demonstration with Eric Ishee of Wood Frutticher. The day concluded with a motivating message from Audre Allen, Principal of Chatsworth Elementary in Murray County. 

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Dance Stars 2025: a charity event for Helping Hands Ending Hunger INC.

Nine amazing local personalities stepped out of their comfort zones to join a dance competition and raise needed funding. Our dancers and professionals included: Misty Bolt/Casey Haywood, Blake Elsberry/Tisha Deal, Shannon Orejel/Joel Thomas, Joanna Poindexter/Casey Burse, Garrett Cox/Leeza Fedorenko, James Barksdale/Mia Younger, Chardonee Calixte/Kyle Barels, Jayme Dills/Ryan Roberts, and Rachelle Haddock/Brian Songer. Shouting out to Kim Carson and Jason Walker, Sunny 92.3 WDEF, and StyckMan, US101, for adding so much fun and entertainment to the evening. Supporters contributed over $145,000, supporting expansion of programming and nearly 435,000 meals to help build food security in our neighborhoods.

Recognizing a successful partnership with HHEH and its outstanding school chapter Spring Place Elementary, building school-based food pantries and providing heart-healthy impactful meals addressing food insecurity in our communities.

Making the holidays special for children and families in Riverdale Georgia, in partnership with Good360 and Atlanta Community Food Bank, HHEH offered an amazing shopping experience. Household goods, bedding, shoes, toys and baby items were shared with the community. 11,000 lbs. of fresh produce, consisting of carrots, cabbage, zucchini, potatoes, and organic sweet potatoes, mandarin oranges, onions, and squash topped the food giveaway menu. An impactful event reaching more than 200 families in need. Shouting out to Principal Michael Faison, Riverdale Elementary School, Good360, and the Clayton Co. School Board for all the support.

HHEH served as a Block Party partner working with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to provide Georgia grown fresh produce to families to start the school year off on the right foot including cucumbers, zucchini, acorn squash, potatoes, watermelon and cantaloupe.

Presented "Food is not trash. Food is Medicine. Enhancing STEM learning through Helping Hands Ending Hunger's unique Food Rescue/Pantry Model Addressing Food Waste and Food Insecurity." Joined a cohort of 60 presenters to share our program mission, impact and outcomes.

A Charity Night in support of Helping Hands Ending Hunger Inc. at the Chattanooga Red Wolves game on May 11th!

As the chosen charity of the night, Helping Hands Ending Hunger Inc. benefited directly from ticket sales.

In honor of HHEH's service and support in the city of Forest Park, GA

Making summer a little brighter for more than 250 of our neighbors in need in the Forest Park GA. Shoppers got to fill their bags with choice household items, clothes, kitchenware, bedding, shoes, baby goods, and toys valued at over $250,000, thanks to our partnership with Good360. Dedicated community partners stepped up to support including Clayton County School District, Forest Park High School, Kroger Delivery, Chick-fil-A, Robinson Weeks, Bluestar Studios, and Clayton Co. Council of PTA's. Amazing community volunteers made the effort seamless.

A collaboration of community partners funded by a 5 year grant from Healthcare Georgia Foundation, expanding programming and building sustainability in Chattooga County.

Bibb Co. Superintendent Dr. Dan Sims and Karen Lambert, Peyton Anderson Foundation, spoke. A Kids Helping Kids Champion Award was given to Dell Bunker, Mercer. Toby the Bear and Mercer Athletes and School of Business students conducted a food drive and attended in support.

Nominated by Annette McCraw, Kemp Primary School, and selected as a charity of choice for 2022 - 2024.

Recognized as non-profit of the year 2022. Fundraiser auction featuring artwork of Diana Ahrens.

Partnering with Good360 to distribute toys, bedding, kitchen items, bags, shoes, and baby goods to help bridge the needs gap of Helping Hands families in Northwest Georgia. Amazing volunteers from Ridgeland High School and LaFayette High School. Impacting more than 400 families in the community.

Making fall special for children and families in Riverdale Georgia, in partnership with Good360 and Atlanta Community Food Bank, HHEH offered an amazing shopping experience. Household goods, bedding, clothing, shoes, bags, toys and baby items were shared with the community. Student volunteers from Drew High School, including ROTC, FBLA and the football team made it a success. Fresh produce, consisting of carrots, squash, zucchini, potatoes and organic sweet potatoes, topped the food giveaway menu. An impactful event reaching more than 300 children and more families in need. Shouting out to Principal Michael Faison, Riverdale Elementary School, Jason MacFarlane, VP, Nonprofit and Donation Strategy, Good360, and Jessie Goree, Chairman, Clayton Co. School Board for all the support.

Recognizing the efforts of student leaders and school faculty/staff in 19 schools throughout the district and honoring Superintendent Kenneth Dyer with the Kids Helping Kids Champion Award 2022. Key note speaker Deputy State Superintendent Bronwyn Ragan-Martin.

Golden tickets giving over $100,000 worth of toys, kitchen, bedding, baby shoes, bags make the Holidays special for families in Clayton County, in partnership with Good360, Riverdale Elementary School and the Clayton Co. School District. Student helpers from Drew High School's football team and ROTC, along with Riverdale High School's FFA, gave a helping hand.

2021 Recognition from Dougherty County School District awarding Helping Hands Ending Hunger the Outstanding Partner of the Year

Recognizing and commending the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of Helping Hands Ending Hunger INC. for addressing food insecurity and childhood hunger in the state of Georgia.