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Addressing Food Insecurity in Athens: A Year in Review

Keith Howler Sr. (right) takes a pair of Crocs and other supplies from the Clarke County School District Pop-up Bus on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Hallmark Mobile Home Park in Athens, Georgia. Clarke County School District staff visited neighborhoods around Athens to pass out school supplies, food and other items through the CCSD Pop-Up Bus. (Photo/Katie Tucker katietuckermedia@gmail.com)
Katharine Anne Tucker
Keith Howler Sr. (right) takes a pair of Crocs and other supplies from the Clarke County School District Pop-up Bus on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Hallmark Mobile Home Park in Athens, Georgia. Clarke County School District staff visited neighborhoods around Athens to pass out school supplies, food and other items through the CCSD Pop-Up Bus. (Photo/Katie Tucker katietuckermedia@gmail.com)

On today’s program, with Thanksgiving just days away, many of us are looking forward to a big traditional meal with family and friends – but we’re the lucky ones. Far too many families and individuals in our community face food insecurity. On today’s program, we’re taking a look back at some of our coverage from this year on food insecurity in Athens.

That look back begins with this piece by Audrey Enghauser, about toll food insecurity takes on Clarke County School District students’ ability to learn and stay healthy, and how the district and the community is lending support.