With a little help from Amazon Delivery, The Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.) is set to feed more than 2000 families in the Atlanta area this holiday season.
C.H.O.I.C.E.S. is a leader in the fight against food insecurity; this is their 8th Annual Thanksgiving Mobile Food Pantry.
(This year’s food distribution will take place on Saturday, November 23rd from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Atlanta Technical College’s Dennard Conference Center, located at 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310.)
From The Atlanta Daily World:
Food insecurity is a health crisis that continues to impact 1 in 9 Georgians every day, recent data shows that seniors make up 8.5% of those impacted. With that in mind, C.H.O.I.C.E.S. is offering a delivery option specifically for seniors (60 and older) through Amazon Delivery Service Partners this year to help address food insecurity among older populations who may struggle with mobility and transportation concerns. Amazon will be using 40 Amazon delivery vans to make more than 400 deliveries to families throughout the community.
This year’s participants include distinguished community leaders like Congresswoman Nikema Williams, GA- 5th District, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta City Council members Antonio Lewis, District 12, Andrea L. Boone, District 10, Marci Overstreet, District 11, Jason Winston, District 1 and Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat will be in attendance to support the vital work of the organization. Maria Boynton of V-103 will serve as Master of Ceremonies further emphasizing the collective commitment to combating food insecurity in Atlanta.
“We are honored to support C.H.O.I.C.E.S and leverage our logistics network to provide transportation of food to families all over Atlanta,” shared Terreta Rodgers, Amazon’s Head of Community Affairs, Georgia. “At Amazon, we support our local communities, especially where our employees work, live and play, and this event exemplifies our continued commitment to fighting food insecurity in the area.”
“I’m committed to ensuring every family has access to the food they need, especially during the holidays. The 8th Annual C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Thanksgiving Mobile Food Pantry will help us put meals on tables and collectively stand up for the dignity and well-being of our most marginalized children and families. Fighting hunger is personal to me, growing up there were times my family needed help keeping food on the table. I carry this lived experience with me and I won’t stop working until every family has the security and resources they need to thrive,” said Congresswoman Nikema Williams, GA 5th District.
“As a person that grew up in this community and needed these resources, I truly appreciate and understand what this event does for families and I’m proud to be a part of the movement helping lighten God’s load,” said Councilman Antonio Lewis, District 12.
