Georgia's Own Credit Union packs 500 meals for kids during summer

ATLANTA - With schools out for summer, thousands of Georgia children who rely on school meals face an increased risk of food insecurity. 

What we know:

To help address the need, volunteers from Georgia’s Own Credit Union gathered in Marietta this week to support MUST Ministries' Summer Lunch Program.

The team packed 500 meals as part of the initiative, which aims to provide both breakfast and lunch to at least 7,500 children throughout the summer months.

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The program ensures that students who depend on school cafeterias during the academic year continue to receive nutritious meals while school is not in session. 

MUST Ministries partners with local organizations and volunteers to prepare and distribute the meals to children in need across multiple communities.