Us
Our Email Address:
4jcfoodbank@gmail.com
Telephone:
478-314-4460
Mail:
4JC Food Bank
PO Box 476
Gray, GA 31032-0476
Hunger and child development
For children, food insecurity is particularly devastating. Not having enough healthy food can have serious implications for a child’s physical and mental health, academic achievement and future economic prosperity. Research shows an association between food insecurity and delayed development in young children; risk of chronic illnesses like asthma and anemia; and behavioral problems like hyperactivity, anxiety and aggression in school-age children.
What is a food drive?
Food drives help our local 4JC Food Bank by collecting food donations to keep their shelves stocked. Food drives are also a great way to raise awareness about hunger in our community and encourage others to help. Hunger affects every community, but many people don’t realize it. Individuals, schools, community organizations, and businesses can all host food drives on behalf of 4JC Food Bank.
It's Time for Hunger to CAN it!!
- Nationwide, two-thirds of U.S. families are having difficulty making ends meet
- 42% of rural households are having serious financial problems since the start of the pandemic