DeKalb to host latest big food giveaway this weekend

Jozef Kaspyrzyk volunteers during a food giveaway event at Berean Christian Church on Saturday, August 27, 2022, in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The free food was paid for using federal Covid-19 stimulus funds, and was distributed at churches throughout Dekalb County. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

By Tyler Estep

Feb 2, 2023

DeKalb County will host its latest COVID-era food giveaway this weekend, distributing some 5,000 boxes of food to both celebrate Black History Month and help residents struggling with inflation.

“With grocery costs up nearly 15%, many DeKalb residents continue to struggle to feed their families,” DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond said in a news release. “DeKalb County Government and our faith leaders are grateful to provide some relief to hardworking families.”

The food packages — which will include 10-pound boxes of chicken; 20-pound boxes with fruits, vegetables and a dozen eggs; plus cookies, juice boxes and cereal — will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at seven different locations.

The drive-thru event begins at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Locations are as follows:

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Road in Stonecrest
Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 2340 Clifton Springs Road in Decatur
Shy Temple CME Church, 2030 Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur
Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way in Stonecrest
Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Road in Stone Mountain
Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2997 Lawrenceville Highway in Tucker
The Covenant Church, 1700 Corey Blvd. in Decatur

Since May 2020, DeKalb County has given more than 105,000 boxes of food to residents in need. Federal COVID-19 relief funds have been used to cover the cost.