Father’s Day food giveaways being held at several locations in DeKalb County

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By Jennifer Lifsey

DECATUR, Ga. (CBS46) - DeKalb County Government is partnering with area faith leaders to distribute 5,000 boxes of 100% Georgia-grown fruits and vegetables, eggs, and chicken hindquarters on June 18. There will also be juice boxes and single-serve cereal for children.

Residents will receive about $45 worth of food on a first-come, first-served basis.

Food distributions will be held at the following locations starting at 9 a.m.:

  • New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Road, Stonecrest, GA 30038
  • Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30088
  • Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 2340 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur, GA 30034
  • Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Stonecrest, GA 30038
  • The Covenant Church, 1700 Corey Boulevard, Decatur, GA 30032
  • Shy Temple CME Church, 2030 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, GA 30035
  • Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2997 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker GA 30084

Since May 2020, DeKalb County has distributed 78,000 boxes of food.

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