Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia

The mission of the food bank is to feed the hungry by distributing nutritious food to nonprofit agencies and at-risk elderly and youth, to assist in disaster relief, and work towards long-term solutions to end the cycle of poverty and hunger. Our statement of purpose is “Leading the effort to end hunger and improve lives in Coastal Georgia”.

Established in Savannah in 1981, Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia serves as the food safety net for tens of thousands of children, senior citizens, low-income families, and people with disabilities who are at-risk for hunger throughout southeastern Georgia. We work diligently to feed the hungry by distributing nutritious food to non-profit agencies and at-risk elderly and youth. Our programs include Brown Bag for the Elderly, Kids Cafe, and Mobile Food Pantry. These programs are designed to provide hunger relief to those most vulnerable. We partner with over 240 churches and non-profit agencies to provide emergency food assistance across Coastal Georgia. Last year, Second Harvest food bank provided more than 19.8 million meals (more than 25.5 million pounds of food) to hungry people in our area. Support from the community and collaboration with partners make it possible for us to reach so many in need right here in our own community.

* If you are looking to sign up for court-appointed community service, you must contact Tony Williams at twilliams@helpendhunger.org or call 912-721-1787. We will not approve court-ordered community service hours otherwise.

* If you’re interested in volunteering in our Kids Cafe Kitchen, please reach out to Sarah Maier at smaier@helpendhunger.org