$1 million grocery giveaway in Austell at ‘food insecurity’ event

State Rep. Erica Thomas helps load food into the trunk of  a car during a grocery giveaway to combat food insecurity (Joseph Gaiter/handout photo)

State Rep. Erica Thomas helps load food into the trunk of  a car during a grocery giveaway to combat food insecurity (Joseph Gaiter/handout photo)

More than $1 million in groceries were distributed Sunday as part of an event in Austell to combat food insecurity.

According to the Georgia Food Bank Association, one in six Georgians are food insecure, meaning they lack consistent access to adequate food.

Families and individuals in need are encouraged to stop by the Austell Threadmill Mall Complex at 5018 Newark Ave in Austell for free groceries.

The event is sponsored by Georgia State Rep. Erica Thomas, Positive Action Youth USA, Radio One and PBnJ.

A spokesperson said more than 900 cars turned out for the drive-through food distribution.