HR 461: Food Bank of Northeast Georgia; mission of connecting neighbors with nourishing food, its expansion to better serve communities across Northeast Georgia & ongoing contributions to economic stability, workforce development & community well-being; commend

This is a commemorative resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia for its work connecting people in a 15-county area with food, citing that the organization distributed over 15.5 million pounds of food in 2024. The resolution highlights the food bank's new 65,000-square-foot facility in Athens, its partnerships with farmers and local organizations, and its role supporting working families, seniors, children, and veterans. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the food bank as a formal token of recognition. It does not create any program, funding, or legal requirement.

• Formally commends the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia for its mission and community impact through a House resolution.
• Recognizes the organization's expansion, including a new 65,000-square-foot distribution facility in Athens.
• States the House's support for efforts that promote food security for Georgia families, veterans, seniors, and children.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the food bank.

The resolution directly names the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and, more broadly, references working families, seniors on fixed incomes, children in school meal programs, veterans, and Georgia farmers who partner with the food bank on local food sourcing.

The resolution carries no legal or funding effect; it does not change any Georgia law or provide money. Its practical significance is symbolic, giving the food bank formal legislative recognition that may support its public visibility and community partnerships.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe the food bank's 2024 distribution of over 15.5 million pounds of food across its 15-county service area.
• It notes the construction of a new 65,000-square-foot facility in Athens to expand distribution capacity and reduce food waste.
• The resolving clauses commend the organization and express support for food security efforts benefiting families, veterans, seniors, and children.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.

1. 2025-02-28House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-28House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-28House Hopper (House)

• Houston Gaines (R, HD-120)Primary sponsor
• Marcus Wiedower (R, HD-121)
• Trey Rhodes (R, HD-124)
• Spencer Frye (D, HD-122)
• Holt Persinger (R, HD-119)

• food insecurity
• food banks
• Northeast Georgia
• community organizations