Second Harvest of South Georgia

Our History

1982
Founded
Unity Food Bank Established

Originally established as Unity Food Bank, the organization was founded to provide local nonprofits with access to food for their ministries and programs, a B2B of sorts.

1990
Expanded
Becoming a Branch

The organization becomes a branch of Savannah-based America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia.

1993
Redevelopment
Redeveloping and Revitalizing

Organizational changes in Savannah created an opportunity to redevelop and revitalize the local facility.  The Board of Directors led by William G. Eager, Jr.  hires Franklin J. Richards, II to spearhead the effort.

1996
Operational Success
UFB Separates from FBCG

Operational success makes it possible for the organization to reorganize as Valdosta Food Bank and separate from ASHCG.  The food bank becomes an independent subsidiary distribution organization in the America’s Second Harvest network (now Feeding America) and builds its first self-owned food bank facility.

2000
Accreditation
Becoming a Member of Second Harvest

Valdosta Food Bank earns accreditation as an affiliate member of the America’s Second Harvest food bank network and becomes Second Harvest of South Georgia, operating in a 10 county area.

2010
Expanded
Expanding Our Service Area

Feeding America rewards SHSG’s success by expanding our service area to cover more counties with multiple branches.

2014
Distribution
Regional Distribution Center Established

SHSG opens its new regional distribution center in Thomasville.

2019
Branching
Tifton Branch Established

SHSG establishes a new branch in Tifton.

2024
Expanding
New Headquarters Established

Second Harvest of South Georgia breaks ground on a new headquarters facility in Valdosta.

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About Us

Empowering Communities: Our Vision And Mission

In 1982, a small group of volunteers representing several Valdosta churches formed the Unity Food Bank with the goal of giving community non-profits with easy, affordable access to the foods and services necessary to carry out their charitable work. The group operated in a borrowed basement, distributing loads of food donated from another community food bank. Over the last 31 years, the organization has grown and transformed – changing names and leadership, becoming independent and nationally-accredited, and expanding geographically and operationally.

Today, Second Harvest of South Georgia is the leading hunger-relief organization in the region and the second largest food bank in the state. We serve a nearly 12,000 square mile region made up of 26 counties. In addition to our Valdosta headquarters, we have branches in Thomasville and soon in Tifton. From these locations, we serve more than 400 partner agencies through a variety of programs including the Food Bank, Kids Cafe, Mobile Food Pantry, and Teachers’ Harvest among others.
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Find Your Nearest Location
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Give Food or Funds
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Participate & Volunteer
Get involved by volunteering your time and efforts to make a difference in alleviating hunger



How We Operate

Our Community Empowers Us

We rely on financial donations to continue our work. For every $1 we receive, we can distribute food equivalent to 8.77 meals. That means your gift has an exponential positive impact on South Georgia! You can help us continue to distribute more than 1.5 million pounds of food per month in several ways: Donate Now Make a one time gift by clicking on the DONATE button below or by mailing a gift to 1411 Harbin Circle, Valdosta, GA 31601 Give Monthly: Join our Partners in Hope program to help feed those in need all year-round Give a Tribute: Make a gift in honor or memory of someone special You may mail donations to Second Harvest of South Georgia at 1411 Harbin Circle, Valdosta, GA 31601

Giving Back To Our Community

Ways You Can Give

Donate Funds

Contribute essential food items to support those in need and help combat hunger in the community

Donate Food

Get involved by volunteering your time and efforts to make a difference in alleviating hunger

Donate Time

Support the cause by providing financial contributions to help sustain and expand initiatives

South Georgia Locations

Atlanta Locations

Our Mission

Find Your Nearest Location

Locate the nearest feeding program effortlessly through our interactive tool designed to connect you with crucial resources in your area. At feedingsga.org, finding essential support is made simple—explore our platform and discover the closest locations providing vital assistance to meet your needs

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Locations Across Georgia

Our Supporters Help Us Feed More!

Become a Second Harvest Partner Agency

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Second Harvest of South Georgia. Through our network of partner agencies, we distribute more than 1 million pounds of food per month. Our programs can help you increase the impact of each dollar you spend on your ministry or outreach program. We are always looking for dedicated groups to join us in the fight against hunger in South Georgia.

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