Sacred heart international
food bank
Welcome to Sacred Heart International Food Bank. Due to the strong need in our community, we have created a special ministry devoted to addressing food insecurity in our area. The Pantry relies on the generosity of volunteers and donors to support ongoing operations. We look forward to hearing from you and have a blessed day!
SERVICES
CLOTHING
DONATIONS
FOOD DONATIONS
ONLINE MINISTRY
PRAYERS
BIBLE STUDY
needed items
- Fruits: Canned fruit (in its own juice, no sugar added varieties), dried fruit, 100% fruit juice
- Vegetables: Canned vegetables (reduced salt/no salt varieties), 100% vegetable juice, spaghetti sauce
- Grains: Rice, pasta, crackers (whole-grain varieties), ready-to-eat cereal (low sugar/high-fiber), oatmeal
- Protein Foods: Canned meat/poultry, canned tuna/salmon (packed in water), canned/dry beans & peas (low/no salt varieties), peanut butter
- Dairy/Dairy Alternatives: Nonfat dry milk, evaporated milk, soymilk
- Meals: Beef stew, canned soup (reduced sodium varieties), chili, other canned meals
- Other: Nutritional drinks (ex: Ensure, Boost)
- Baby Food: Must be in complete, undamaged original packaging. No individual serving glass or plastic containers unless in an unopened case.
- Non-food Items: Diapers, toiletries (soap, shampoo, shaving cream, etc.). Must be unopened and stored separately from food donations.
statistics on food
insecurity
Georgia food insecurity statistics include:
- People who are food insecure 10.7% (1 in 9)
- People in the Food Bank’s 29-county service area who are food insecure 8.4% (1 in 12)
- People who identify as Black 15% (1 in 7)
- People who identify as Hispanic 12% (1 in 8)
- Children who are food insecure 13.3% (1 in 8)
- Seniors (age 60 and older) who are food insecure 8% (1 in 13)
- Percent of eligible people who participate in SNAP 84%
- People who are food insecure and above 130% of the federal poverty line, limiting their eligibility for food assistance programs 63%
