As families across Bulloch County and surrounding areas continue to face uncertainty from the SNAP crisis, the Food Bank is preparing to ensure as many people as possible enjoy Thanksgiving dinner through its third annual GiveThanks Turkey Drive.

In 2025, due to the government shut down and unprecedented disruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, the traditional holiday meal is in jeopardy for many families in the area.

The Food Bank's GiveThanks Turkey Drive aims to prevent as many local families as possible from missing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

"Our goal is to provide a Thanksgiving meal for 450 families this year," said Sheila Stewart-Leach, executive director of the Food Bank. "With so many local families affected by SNAP delays and reductions, the n

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