Kids Education Entertainment program provides food and cooked meals during the holiday season to families affected by poverty and or crisis. Our goal is to to mobilize resources to fight hunger in our community by nutritious food and distribute them to people experiencing nutrition insecurity.
Food insecurity is a significant issue for low-income families, especially during the holidays. The festive season often brings additional financial stress due to the costs of gifts, decorations, and special meals. Unfortunately, many families struggle to afford even basic necessities during this time.
Our Impact
- Overall Food Insecurity in Georgia:
- 13.1 percent of people in Georgia were food insecure in 2023. That’s approximately 1 in 8 individuals.
- Within the Food Bank’s 29-county service area, the food insecurity rate was slightly lower at 11.3 percent (or 1 in 9 people).
- It’s important to recognize that food insecurity affects a diverse range of individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.
- Demographic Breakdown:
- Among specific demographic groups:
- Black individuals: 19 percent (or 1 in 5) experienced food insecurity.
- Latino individuals: 18 percent (or 1 in 6) faced food insecurity.
- Children: 18.4 percent (or 1 in 5) of children were food insecure.
- Seniors (age 60 and older): 8 percent (or 1 in 13) dealt with food insecurity.
- These numbers highlight the urgency of addressing hunger across different age groups and ethnic backgrounds.
- Among specific demographic groups:
- Participation in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program):
- 78 percent of eligible individuals participated in SNAP, which provides crucial food assistance.
- However, there were also 68 percent of food-insecure people who were above 130 percent of the federal poverty line, limiting their eligibility for SNAP.
References:
- Atlanta Community Food Bank (Facts and Stats – Atlanta Community Food Bank (acfb.org)
Feeding families in need during Thanksgiving is a beautiful tradition—one that brings communities together and reminds us of the importance of compassion.
Kids Education Entertainment Program Inc (K.E.E.P) provides a hearty Thanksgiving spread such as items like stuffing, turkey, mashed potatoes, veggies, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
K.E.E.P members and volunteers cook and deliver the meals to the families.
We serve families the Atlanta metro area.
We collect non-perishable items and financial donations through yearly fundraisers and grants from individual donors and corporate donors.
We use the donations to purchase items we need, to cook and deliver meals on Thanksgiving day.
We find families in need through our partner metro Atlanta schools, and churches.
K.E.E.P Making A Difference
