Navigating life can be challenging, especially with kids, bills, and extra mouths to feed. As parents, we often make sacrifices, driven by our desire to give our children the very best.
Remember, you are not alone!
It’s understandable to feel overwhelmed, but there are ways to provide nourishing meals without breaking the bank. Embrace the journey!
1.Call Community Affairs for recourses
A good place to start would be checking with their local food bank, which can help them find nearby food pantries, soup kitchens, and meal programs.
Georgia Department of Community Affairs – this department offers information on food assistance programs.
2.Locate a Food Bank in your area
Feeding Georgia is the statewide network of food banks in Georgia, and they provide resources for finding food assistance.
3.Check for Specific Programs
- Georgia Nutrition Assistance Program (GNAP): This program distributes nutritious food to families and children through the state’s food banks.
- The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP): A federal program that provides emergency food assistance to low-income individuals, including the elderly.
- Disaster SNAP: Provides temporary food assistance in the form of a one-time payment to low-to-moderate income households who lost income or sustained property damage following a disaster, according to the Georgia Department of Human Services.
- SNAP (Food Stamps): You can apply for SNAP benefits through the Georgia Gateway online portal.
- Feeding GA Families: This organization provides food and basic resources to families, children, seniors, students, and veterans, according to United Way of Greater Atlanta.
With Increasing tariffs food prices are sure to increase, but you can prepare now for what could come later. Speaking of helping and not doing life alone, if you’re a single parent seeking financial assistance while completing your college education, see if you’re eligible for funding through H.O.P.E., Inc.
