Food Bank of Northeast Georgia recieves $50K donation

JACKSON, Ga. — A Georgia food bank has received a hefty donation thanks to an electric company.

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The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia received a $50,000 charitable donation from Jackson Electric Membership Corporation.

The donation will go towards the food bank’s new facility expansion project that’s set to open in 2024.

“We applaud Jackson EMC for being, not only a reliable and effective electricity provider but moreover a leader in philanthropic investment,” president and CEO, Erin Barger said.

The donation came from margin refunds that were unclaimed by Jackson EMC members for five years.

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The contribution will allow for cold storage units, which include a freezer and refrigeration, and added space in the facility. According to officials, the storage units will grow their fresh food storage capacity by 84%.

“Access to food is essential for our neighbors, and our new facility will help ensure food access for the next generation, ” Barger said.

The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia works to address hunger and end food insecurity by serving communities across the region, and providing access to food and education, the release states.

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