DeKalb commissioner, Atlanta councilman hosting food giveaway

DeKalb County Commissioner Larry Johnson and Atlanta City Councilman Michael Julian Bond will co-host a food giveaway in Kirkwood this week.

The event will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the DeKalb-Atlanta Senior Center, 25 Warren Street in Atlanta.

Hello Fresh meal kits will be distributed via drive-thru, but walk-ups are also welcome.

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