The Atlanta Community Food Bank has received a significant $500,000 donation from filmmaker and philanthropist Tyler Perry, providing crucial support during what the organization describes as a period of unprecedented community need. The contribution comes at a time when food insecurity levels have reached record highs across the region, making the timing particularly impactful for families struggling to access nutritious meals.
Kyle Waide, President and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, emphasized the critical nature of this donation during the current challenging period. Every donation matters in our mission to help those who are food insecure. The donation by Mr. Perry during this critical time, when need is at an all-time high, will change lives. We thank him and all those who are able to donate, from one dollar to the incredibly generous half-million-dollar gift made by Mr. Perry, Waide stated in the announcement.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank operates through an extensive network of more than 700 community-based nonprofit partners across 29 counties, serving thousands of families, children, and seniors annually. The organization works toward the ambitious goal of ensuring all hungry people across metro Atlanta and north Georgia have access to nutritious meals when needed. In 2023, the Food Bank distributed its one billionth meal, marking a significant milestone in its decades-long fight against hunger.
This substantial donation arrives during a period of heightened economic pressure on many households, with rising food costs and economic uncertainty creating additional challenges for families already struggling to make ends meet. The Food Bank encourages others in the community who are able to give to join in supporting neighbors across the region, noting that donations of any size help provide nutritious food to families struggling to keep meals on the table.
For those interested in supporting the Food Bank's mission or learning more about involvement opportunities, additional information is available at https://ACFB.org. The organization emphasizes that addressing hunger requires the collective power of the entire community, with every contribution playing a vital role in ensuring neighbors have the nourishment needed to lead healthy and productive lives.
