Chattahoochee Tech Launches Food Pantry In Time For Thanksgiving

MARIETTA, GA — Chattahoochee Tech launched a food pantry on the college’s Marietta Campus thanks to a $5,000 grant awarded by The Cobb Community Foundation, the college announced in a news release. Food donations collected for the college’s “Everything but the Turkey” food drive were assembled on Tuesday by volunteers. The baskets will go to nearly 100 families in need.

The Thanksgiving baskets will go to those within the college who need it the most, said Shanequa Nickkie Warrington, the college’s Special Populations & Title IX Coordinator. Recipients submitted online applications to receive this help.

“Over a third of all college students struggle with food insecurity, which means they do not get enough to eat,” she said. “This initiative kicks off our effort to address that need here at Chattahoochee Tech, and to establish a food pantry on campus.”

The food baskets included canned corn, canned green beans, mac and cheese, brownie mix, cranberry sauce, instant potatoes, stuffing, gravy packets, yams and canned milk. Donation barrels were located at seven Chattahoochee Tech campuses, items collected from Chattahoochee Tech employees and community members.

Chattahoochee Tech Advancement Coordinator Amanda Henderson worked to help secure the $5,000 grant for the college.

“It’s hard for students to be successful in class if they’re struggling to pay for food,” said Henderson. “We want our students to be able to focus on studying and not worry about being hungry. It is vital for us to provide them with the resources they need to succeed.”