Update Posted: 10/10/2024 at 3:47 pm.
Saturday, October 12, 2024
SHSG Mass Food Distribution for all affected by Hurricane Helene. Starting at 7:30 am at Valdosta High School (4590 Inner Perimeter Road). While supplies last.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
– Mobile Food Pantry 825 Thompson Dr. Douglas, GA Starting at 2:00 p.m.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Quitman – Free Sack Lunches Monday, September 30 while supplies last
Starting around 10 a.m. The Citizens National Bank will be offering free sack lunches, along with coffee and water. They will also have charging stations as well.
Berrien County – GEMA will be delivering a shipment of ice, water, tarps, and MREs tomorrow. We will post when resources are available for pick up. More info and locations will be provided as it becomes available.
Valdosta – World Central Kitchen will be serving lunch today 9/30/2024 at 115 E Florida Ave. Valdosta, GA and 1507 N Ashley St. Valdosta, GA
Volunteer Opportunities
Pantry Box Builds: Join us for our pantry box build on Monday, September 30th, and Tuesday, October 1st. These will take place at our warehouse at 1411 Harbin Circle, Valdosta, GA. Your help is crucial in assembling food boxes for our community.
Link to Register for Monday https://dash.pointapp.org/events/209565
Link to Register for Tuesday https://dash.pointapp.org/events/209566
POD Food Distribution: We are also seeking volunteers for our large food distribution event on Wednesday, October 2nd at Valdosta High School from 6:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Link to Register for Wednesday https://dash.pointapp.org/events/209571
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Points of Distribution for tarps, ice, and water. Distribution from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Flying Tiger Storage, 4036 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA 31605
First Baptist Church of Lake Park, 601 W. Marion Ave., Lake Park, GA 31636
5 Points by Recoil Trampoline Park, Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31602
Lowndes County Civic Center, Blanchard Street off East Hill Ave., Valdosta, GA 31601
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Join us for a community meal distribution event. Second Harvest of South Georgia and Hearts With Hands are partnering to provide hot meals, food boxes, and water to those in need.
Address 1411 Harbin Circle, Valdosta, GA
Time Saturday, September 28, 2024 & Sunday, September 29, 2024, 12 noon to 2 p.m. (while supplies last)
Thursday, September 26, 2024
SHSG offices will close at noon in order for our staff to get home safely and shelter in place. We will announce our operational plans after the storm when those are finalized.
Below is information from local EMAs on shelters in South Georgia. While we are working to compile this information, please know that it is likely incomplete and subject to change. We recommend that you check your local EMA, county, or city’s website or social media for the most recent updates.
| County | Name | Address | City, GA |
| Berrien County | Nashville Methodist Church | 304 South Berrien St. | Nashville, GA |
| Berrien County | Providence Point Church | 95 Highland Cir, | Nashville, GA |
| Brooks County | Quitman Church of God | 1405 East Screven St. | Quitman, GA |
| Brooks County | First Baptist Church of Quitman | 509 West Screven St | Quitman, GA |
| Coffee County | Central Square Complex | 216 S. Madison Avenue | Douglas, GA |
| Colquitt County | Spence Field Community Center | 290 Harper Blvd. | Moultrie, GA |
| Cook County | Cook High School | 9900 GA-37 | Adel, GA |
| Decatur County | Jones Wheat Elementary School | 1401 E. Shotwell St. | Bainbridge, GA |
| Echols County | Echols County Community Center | 148 Church of God St. | Statenville, GA |
| Grady County | Grady County Ag Center | 65 11th Ave. | Cairo, GA |
| Lanier County | Old Lanier Primary School | 29 South Valdosta Rd. | Lakeland, GA |
| Lanier County | Stockton Baptist Church | 262 Church Rd | Stockton , GA |
| Lowndes County | Park Avenue Church | 100 E Park Ave. | Valdosta, GA |
| Lowndes County | Corinth Baptist Church | 4089 Corinth Rd | Lake Park, GA |
| Lowndes County | VSU Continuing Education Building | 903 North Patterson St. | Valdosta, GA |
| Sumter County | Sumter Co. Shelter | 167 William Bowen Pointe | Americus, GA |
| Thomas County | Cross Creek Elementary School | 324 Clark Rd. | Thomasville, GA |