DeKalb to give away 5,000 boxes of food in recognition of Father’s Day

DEKALB COUNTY, GA– DeKalb County Government will celebrate Father’s Day 2024 with its monthly food distribution partnering with local faith leaders to distribute 5,000 boxes of fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, and protein on Saturday, June 15.

“We are celebrating and honoring all fathers and father figures who have loved and supported their families,” said DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond.

DeKalb County, local faith leaders and community groups will distribute 5,000 boxes of food on Saturday, June 15, beginning at 9 a.m., at the following locations:

• New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Rd., Stonecrest
• Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 2340 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur
• Saint Philip AME Church, 240 Candler Road SE, Atlanta
• Shy Temple CME Church, 2030 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur
• Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Stonecrest
• Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Road, Stone Mountain
• The Covenant Church, 1700 Corey Blvd., Decatur
• Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2997 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker
• Plaza Fiesta, 4166 Buford Highway NE, Atlanta

The county is utilizing federal American Rescue Plan funds to purchase the produce and chicken.

Since May 2020, DeKalb County has distributed approximately 154,700 boxes of food.