DeKalb County to distribute 2,500 boxes of free food on Oct. 3

DeKalb County Government will continue to fight hunger by hosting another food distribution event scheduled for this weekend.

On Saturday, Oct. 3, the county will host three drive-through food distribution events during which 2,500 DeKalb residents will receive one 20-pound box of fruit and vegetables and a 3-pound package of beef, including salisbury steak, meatloaf, and country fried steak. The food will be given away for free.

Beginning at 10 a.m., COVID-19 Care Baskets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, at three locations:

• Buck Godfrey Stadium,2817 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur
• James R. Hallford Stadium, 3789 Memorial College Ave., Clarkston
• New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Rd., Stonecrest

The county is utilizing federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to purchase the produce and beef.

For more information about the county’s response to COVID-19, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/coronavirus.