As one of Farm to Neighborhood’s most cherished services, the 1000 Meals Food Drive details donations of hot meals and fresh produce bags to any who need it - with no requirements or paperwork. In 2022, Farm to Neighborhood successfully donated over 5,000 pounds of fresh produce to families in need and hosted the 1000 Meals Food Drive three times. This year, we have four planned days of 1000 Meals: February 5, May 7, August 6, and October 1st. On these days, Farm to Neighborhood sets up two locations: one at 585 Vine Street, central to East Athens neighborhoods, and another at Hendershot’s Coffee in downtown Athens from 9am until noon, or until the food runs out!
The last 1000 Meals event included a choice of jerk chicken and rice or meatballs and rice from Rashe’s cuisine, or vegetarian chili from Hendershot’s. We also provided produce bags with apples, oranges, squash, zucchini, bananas, pears, tomatoes, and lettuce to those in need - just walk up and ask!
