SR 375: Savannah Feed the Hungry; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It honors Savannah Feed the Hungry, an organization founded in 2009 that has provided more than 1.5 million meals across 14 cities in Georgia and South Carolina and now serves over 50,000 people a year through one of the nation's largest holiday meal programs. The resolution highlights the group's Empowerment Center, opened in 2019 with St. Joseph's/Candler, which has helped over 244 people move from renting to homeownership and offers GED classes, continuing education, after-school programs, and job training in partnership with organizations like Savannah Technical College and the Georgia Ports Authority. The Senate directs its Secretary to send a copy of the resolution to the organization.

• Formally commends Savannah Feed the Hungry for its meal distribution and self-sufficiency programs.
• States the organization has provided over 1.5 million meals across 14 cities in Georgia and South Carolina since 2009.
• Recognizes the Empowerment Center's role in helping over 244 individuals move from renting to homeownership.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to produce and distribute a copy of the resolution to Savannah Feed the Hungry.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendation resolution rather than legislation.

The resolution directly names and honors Savannah Feed the Hungry, its Empowerment Center partner St. Joseph's/Candler, and collaborating institutions like Savannah Technical College, Saint Leo University, the Georgia Ports Authority, and Georgia Power. It has no regulatory effect on the public.

The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a symbolic statement of appreciation from the Georgia Senate. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of the organization's meal and workforce programs and a ceremonial copy sent to the group.

• The resolved clause has the Senate formally commend Savannah Feed the Hungry for its work helping people in need.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization.
• The whereas clauses recite the organization's history, meal totals, and partnerships but do not create binding obligations.

1. 2025-03-11Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Donzella James (D, SD-28)Primary sponsor

• Savannah Feed the Hungry
• hunger relief
• commendation resolution
• community service