Organization Description:
The Georgia Citizens' Coalition on Hunger has played a key role in campaigning around poverty issues and giving a voice to low-income families in Georgia. We were established in 1974 by a group of concerned citizens in the south west Atlanta community.
The Coalition coordinates several projects: The Umoja Farmer's Market, the Up and Out of Poverty NOW project, the Georgia Vote Connection Center, the Umoja Organic Garden, the Hunger Hotline and the Georgia Human Rights Union.
Location:
9 Gammon Ave.Atlanta, GA 30315
Mission Statement:
To end hunger, homelessness and poverty in the state of Georgia.
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NTEE Major Category:
Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition
NTEE Minor Category:
Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs