DeKalb County, Faith Leaders To Distribute Thanksgiving Food Saturday

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — DeKalb County Government is partnering with several faith leaders to distribute 4,000 boxes of produce and chicken during its Thanksgiving food distribution this Saturday to help fight COVID-19 food insecurity exacerbated by inflation.

DeKalb County and six local churches will distribute one 20-pound box of food that will include fresh eggs, collard greens, sweet potatoes, shelled pecans, apples, oranges, bananas and a 10-lb. bag of chicken hindquarters.

“Rising inflation is making it more difficult for families to put food on their tables,” said DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond in a statement. “DeKalb County Government is grateful to be able to help families weather this crisis.”

Beginning at 9 a.m., rain or shine, 4,000 COVID-19 Care Baskets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, at the following drive-through locations:

• James R. Hallford Stadium, 3789 Memorial College Ave., Clarkston, GA 30021
• Saint Phillip AME, 240 Candler Rd. SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
• Shy Temple CME Church, 2030 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, GA 30035
• Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Stonecrest, GA 30038
• Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088
• Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2997 Lawrenceville Hwy., Tucker, GA 30084
• The Covenant Church, 1700 Corey Blvd., Decatur, GA 30032