7 DeKalb churches coming together to distribute 5,000 boxes of food to families in need
In honor of Black History Month, DeKalb County officials and seven local churches are partnering to give away 5,000 boxes of food to families in need.
The boxes will include 20-pounds of fruit, vegetables, 10-pound bag of chicken and a dozen eggs. They are also handing out cereal boxes, fruit juice boxes and cookies.
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“With grocery costs up nearly 15 percent, many DeKalb residents continue to struggle to feed their families,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. “DeKalb County Government and our faith leaders are grateful to provide some relief to hardworking families.”
The distribution event will start at 9 a.m. and all boxes will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are the seven churches participating in the drive.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church – 6400 Woodrow Rd., Stonecrest, GA 30038
Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 2340 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur, GA 30034
Shy Temple CME Church, 2030 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, GA 30035
Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Stonecrest, GA 30038
Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088
Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2997 Lawrenceville Hwy., Tucker, GA 30084
The Covenant Church, 1700 Corey Blvd., Decatur, GA 30032
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