Mission Focused
Leading the effort to end hunger and improve lives
We serve as the food safety net for tens of thousands of people who are at risk for hunger throughout Coastal Georgia.
We pick up or receive truckloads of food that are donated daily by local and national grocers, businesses, and individuals.
Second Harvest inspects, sorts, and stocks donated items in our warehouses. Donations are supplemented with purchased items.
Fresh and non-perishable products are distributed to urban and rural communities through 245+ nonprofit agency partners.
By organizing food drives, donating your time and finances, and sharing our message you are helping us make big strides toward our mission to #helpendhunger in Coastal Georgia. Read our letter from our director, Mary Jane Crouch, learn about our newest team member who will […]
Expanding to End Hunger Leading the effort to end hunger and improve lives – that is the mission of America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. We are a member of Feeding Georgia, the state organization of seven food banks, and Feeding America, the national organization […]
2021: The Numbers Speak Volumes America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia distributed 28,127,452 pounds of food throughout the 21 counties we serve. Learn how our efforts provided food resources to School pantries, and to students in our Kids Cafe and BackPack Buddies progams. Discover how […]
Feeding Children – It’s What We Do! One in four children are at risk for hunger in Coastal Georgia. It’s a statistic you may have heard before, but have you ever thought about what’s being done to solve it? At America’s Second Harvest, our mission […]
69% of people we serve
choose between food and utilities
66% of our clients
choose between food and medicine or medical care
64% of children
In Coastal Georgia go hungry everyday
57% of people we serve
choose between food and adequate housing
Hunger doesn’t take a break in the summer!
Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is currently accepting Partner applications for Summer Feeding for Summer 2025.
Here’s a bit about our Summer Feeding program:
☀️June & July kids and teens up to 18 can enjoy a delicious free breakfast and lunch, Monday – Friday.
☀️Second Harvest operates with a kid-friendly three-week cycle menu.
☀️Unitized meals are prepared in our central kitchen and delivered daily to participating sites.
We’re always looking to expand our partners in the following counties: Chatham, Bryan, Bulloch, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, McIntosh, Tattnall, and Wayne
If you do not see your county listed and your organization is interested please contact our Director, Kids Cafe, Angie Johnson at ajohnson@helpendhunger.org or 912-721-1784.