EVENTS & RECOGNITIONS
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.
Dance Stars 2025
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.
Dalton Heart Ball
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.
Miracle on Garden Walk 2024
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.
Clayton County Back to School Bash
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.
STEM Forum
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.
HHEH Charity Night at the Chattanooga Red Wolves
In honor of HHEH's service and support in the city of Forest Park, GA
2023 City of Forest Park Recognition
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.
Free Gifts at the Park
A collaboration of community partners funded by a 5 year grant from Healthcare Georgia Foundation, expanding programming and building sustainability in Chattooga County.
Two Georgias Initiative (2018-2022)
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.
Bibb Co. Schools Pilot Celebration
Nominated by Annette McCraw, Kemp Primary School, and selected as a charity of choice for 2022 - 2024.
LifeChanger of the Year 2022 - 2024
Recognized as non-profit of the year 2022. Fundraiser auction featuring artwork of Diana Ahrens.
Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Investor Capital Expo at Mercer University
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.
2022 Spring Fling Walker County Copy
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.
2022 Riverdale Elementary Harvest on Garden Walk
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.
2022 Dougherty County School District Celebration
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 Miracle on Garden Walk
2021 Recognition from Dougherty County School District awarding Helping Hands Ending Hunger the Outstanding Partner of the Year
2020-2021 Outstanding Partner of the Year, Doughterty Co. School District
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.
2021 Senator Jeff Mullis Georgia Senate Resolution 147 Presentation
Recognizing Helping Hands Ending Hunger for its efforts on behalf of food insecure children and families in Georgia, which positively impact the educational performance and health of participating children, foster social and emotional learning for students, improve school climates, and build sustainable community-driven solutions that address the challenges of food insecurity and school food waste.
2020 Senator Jeff Mullis Georgia Senate 992 Resolution Presentation
A partnership with Remedium Life Science of Georgia insures families in need have basic necessities for productive lives. Products include bedding, kitchen items, clothing, shoes, medical supplies, fitness/exercise equipment, baby goods, toys, educational programming supplies, and other specialty items.