Georgia’s Own Credit Union packs 500 meals for kids during summer

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Courtesy of Georgia’s Own Credit Union

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ATLANTA – With schools out for summer, thousands of Georgia children who rely on school meals face an increased risk of food insecurity. 

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To help address the need, volunteers from Georgia’s Own Credit Union gathered in Marietta this week to support MUST Ministries’ Summer Lunch Program.

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The team packed 500 meals as part of the initiative, which aims to provide both breakfast and lunch to at least 7,500 children throughout the summer months.

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The program ensures that students who depend on school cafeterias during the academic year continue to receive nutritious meals while school is not in session. 

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MUST Ministries partners with local organizations and volunteers to prepare and distribute the meals to children in need across multiple communities.