Transforming the Marketplace

Atlanta Community Food Bank

2017 Progress Report

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The Atlanta Community Food Bank is a Partnership for a Healthier America partner.
Year Committed: 2017
Length of Commitment: 3 years
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Committed to increase distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables by fifteen percent and expand its community programs.

Verified Results

  • Implementation Date

    June 2020

    Reporting Date

    September 2017

    Commitment Element

    Increase the number of meals served through partner agencies by 15%

    Progress To Date

    Atlanta Community Food Bank served 59,488,863 meals through partner agencies at baseline (FY 2016-2017).

  • Implementation Date

    June 2020

    Reporting Date

    September 2017

    Commitment Element

    Increase distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables by 7%

    Progress To Date

    Atlanta Community Food Bank distributed 8,701,863 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables and 5,428,518 pounds of enabled produce at baseline (FY 2016-2017). Enabled produce is product that is available through a retail partner, which is accepted directly from the retailer by a partner agency. Enabled produce may include a mix of fresh, frozen and canned items.

  • Implementation Date

    June 2020

    Reporting Date

    September 2017

    Commitment Element

    Increase the number of families served by the School Pantry Program during the school year by 15%

    Progress To Date

    Atlanta Community Food Bank’s school food pantries served 10,538 families at baseline in School Year 2016-2017.

  • Implementation Date

    June 2020

    Reporting Date

    September 2017

    Commitment Element

    Increase the number of summer meal sites by 15%

    Progress To Date

    Atlanta Community Food Bank operated 32 summer meals sites at baseline in the summer of 2017.

Partner Statement

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