The DeKalb County Tax Commissioner’s Office recently kicked off its holiday food drive, collecting food items to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank this Thanksgiving. Customers visiting any tax office location may participate in the food drive by donating canned or non-perishable food items, now until Nov. 9, 2023, during office hours.
“This food drive serves many families in need within our community and all donated items will go directly to the Atlanta Community Food Bank,” said DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Irvin Johnson. “Together, we can make a difference for families and individuals who rely on food pantries during the holidays.”
Photo: Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner Nicole Golden (right) along with staff from the Tax Commissioner’s Office kick off food drive to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank
All food item donations will go directly to the food bank, which serves 29 counties in metro Atlanta and north Georgia. These include food pantries, missions, community and senior centers, schools, and healthcare facilities.
Most needed items (no glass containers)
Non-perishable food items including stuffing mixes, broths, pasta meals, spaghetti and macaroni noodles, rice, cereal, peanut butter, canned meals, canned fruits, yams, potatoes or vegetables, canned tuna, chicken or salmon (in water), and canned or dried beans, peas or lentils (low sodium). Please check expiration dates before donating.
Drop-off locations
- 4380 Memorial Drive, Decatur, GA 30032 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the tag office; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the property tax office.
- 3653 Clairmont Road, Chamble, GA 30341 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.
- 2801 Candler Road, Decatur, GA 30034 in South DeKalb Mall from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For more information about the Atlanta Community Food Bank, or to find a food pantry, please visit www.acfb.org.
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