Golden Harvest Food Bank

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New collaboration brings food to the doorsteps of those in need

By Staff Report · 06 Nov 2024 · 2

A new initiative will deliver essential food items to those in need particularly older adults, people with disabilities and those without reliable transportation.

Golden Harvest celebrates opening of Produce Rescue Center Aug. 15

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Golden Harvest celebrates opening of Produce Rescue Center Aug. 15

A ribbon cutting was held Thursday for Golden Harvest Food Bank’s Produce Rescue Center.

Interns help Golden Harvest’s mission

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Interns help Golden Harvest’s mission

Two recent Richmond County high school graduates are interning at the Golden Harvest Food Bank through the Bank of America Student Leaders program.

Twenty organizations receive $300,000 in Food Forever Fund endowment grants

By Staff Report · 25 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Twenty organizations receive $300,000 in Food Forever Fund endowment grants

Golden Harvest Food Bank officials presented 20 organizations with $300,000 Food Forever Fund endowment grants April 24.

Volunteer coordinator helps Golden Harvest Food Bank fulfill its mission

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Volunteer coordinator helps Golden Harvest Food Bank fulfill its mission

Doressa Hawes’ volunteer service gave her a glimpse into what the Golden Harvest Food Bank does. Now, she works as the organization’s volunteer program manager.

Volunteerism a highlight of MLK Day 2024

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Volunteerism a highlight of MLK Day 2024

Multiple volunteer projects were part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Jan. 15.

Golden Harvest partners with Fort Eisenhower Christmas House

By Staff Report · 19 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Golden Harvest partners with Fort Eisenhower Christmas House

Golden Harvest Food Bank partners with Fort Eisenhower Christmas House to provide for soldiers’ families during the holiday season.

‘Spooky to Be Hungry’ raises one million meals

By Staff Report · 06 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Spooky to Be Hungry’ raises one million meals

The annual It’s Spooky To Be Hungry food drive raised one million meals.

It’s Spooky to Be Hungry event helps Golden Harvest Food Bank

By Staff Report · 27 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on It’s Spooky to Be Hungry event helps Golden Harvest Food Bank

It’s Spooky to be Hungry is an annual campaign for the Golden Harvest Food Bank.

Food bank celebrates new space

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Food bank celebrates new space

The Golden Harvest Food Bank has come a long way since Mike Firmin started it in 1982 with borrowed space and 50 pounds of chocolate bars and Italian dressing.

Column: Nonprofit leaders plead for support to alleviate hunger

By Special To Augusta Good News · 19 Jul 2023 · Comments Off on Column: Nonprofit leaders plead for support to alleviate hunger

The leaders of the Golden Harvest Food Bank and United Way of the CSRA ask for help in combating hunger in this column.

Food bank needs summer volunteers

By Staff Report · 27 Jun 2023 · Comments Off on Food bank needs summer volunteers

The Golden Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers at its Faith Food Factory warehouse and at its Master’s Table Soup Kitchen.

Two Richmond County students named Bank of America Student Leaders

By Staff Report · 25 May 2023 · Comments Off on Two Richmond County students named Bank of America Student Leaders

Two Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School students were named as Bank of America’s Student Leaders program.

Community leaders learn what Golden Harvest does to end hunger in Augusta area

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 May 2023 · 1

Community leaders met May 4 to discuss efforts to feed those in need in the Augusta area.