--- title: SR 375. Savannah Feed the Hungry; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr375 cite_as: SR 375, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr375 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr375.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr375/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71261 date: 2025-03-11 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Savannah Feed the Hungry; commend ## Text 25 LC 112 3328 Senate Resolution 375 By: Senator James of the 28th A RESOLUTION Commending Savannah Feed the Hungry; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Savannah Feed the Hungry was established in 2009 and has since provided over2 1.5 million meals across 14 cities in Georgia and South Carolina; and3 WHEREAS, founded during a time of economic hardship, Savannah Feed the Hungry has4 grown into one of the nation's largest holiday meal programs, s erving more than 50,0005 individuals annually; and6 WHEREAS, in partnership with St. Joseph's/Candler, Savannah Feed the Hungry opened the7 Empowerment Center in 2019, a one-stop resource center dedicated to helping individuals8 achieve long-term self-sufficiency; and9 WHEREAS, the Empowerment Center has assisted over 244 individua ls in transitioning10 from renting to homeownership while also offering GED classes, continuing education,11 after-school programs, conflict resolution training, and various workshops and seminars; and12 S. R. 375 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3328 WHEREAS, Savannah Feed the Hungry further collaborates with Sav annah Technical13 College, Saint Leo University, the Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia Power, and numerous14 other organizations to provide educational and professional opportunities; and15 WHEREAS, through its unwavering commitment to service and the support of hundreds of16 volunteers, Savannah Feed the Hungry continues to uplift individuals and families in Georgia17 and beyond, making it abundantly fitting and proper that it be appropriately honored.18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body19 commend Savannah Feed the Hungry for its outstanding contributions on behalf of those in20 need as well as extend best wishes for continued success.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed22 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to Savannah Feed23 the Hungry.24 S. R. 375 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution formally commends Savannah Feed the Hungry, a nonprofit meal and self-sufficiency program based in Savannah, for its work fighting hunger and poverty in Georgia and South Carolina. ### Plain-language summary This is a commendation resolution, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It recognizes 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 annually 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 individuals move from renting to homeownership and offers GED classes, continuing education, after-school programs, and workshops. It also notes partnerships with Savannah Technical College, Saint Leo University, the Georgia Ports Authority, and Georgia Power. The Senate resolves to commend the organization and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send it a copy of the resolution. ### What it does - Formally commends Savannah Feed the Hungry on behalf of the Georgia Senate for its charitable and self-sufficiency programs. - Recites the organization's history, including meals served since 2009 and its Empowerment Center opened in 2019. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Savannah Feed the Hungry. - Creates no new law, funding, or legal requirement, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a bill. ### Who it affects Savannah Feed the Hungry and its staff, volunteers, and the individuals and families it serves are named in the resolution. It has no legal effect on the general public, businesses, or government agencies. ### Why it matters Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing the organization's work in Savannah and directing the Senate to give it a formal copy of the honor. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe Savannah Feed the Hungry's founding in 2009 and its growth into a large holiday meal program serving over 50,000 people a year. - It describes the 2019 Empowerment Center partnership with St. Joseph's/Candler and its role helping people move into homeownership and education. - The resolving clause states the Senate commends the organization and wishes it continued success. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the organization. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-11) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-11) - Sponsors: Donzella James - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71261 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr375.md?full=1