In response to the plight of Georgians affected by the government shutdown and a delay in releasing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to 1.5 million Georgians on November 1, Douglas First Methodist Church (DFMC) members donated $1000 to the Coffee County Food Bank. “Hunger is not a political issue,” announced Pastor Paul Elliott, “our church and others in the community have a long history of supporting the Food Bank as they feed many of our neighbors.” DFMC’s Project Munch works hand-in-hand with the Food Bank to send snacks home with elementary students throughout the year. DFMC also does food drives to collect cereal, peanut butter and other staples for the Food Bank.
Mark Miller, a member of DFMC and Coffee County Food Bank volunteer, hopes all churches in Coffee County will follow the example of his church and commit to making monetary donations to the Food Bank before the end of 2025. “Since retiring last December and volunteering to fill boxes for monthly distributions to families and praying with recipients of groceries at the Food Bank twice weekly, I have seen firsthand what a blessing this organization is for our community,” notes Mr. Miller. “Purchasing of food from Second Harvest in Valdosta at pennies on the dollar, donations from Publix, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks and others makes every donated dollar received well-spent.”
Community support and volunteers are always needed. To learn more about the Coffee County Food Bank or to request food for your family, stop by 611 West Baker Highway in Douglas on Wednesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. or Fridays between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., or call 912-331-1441.
