👎 BAD NEWS: WWG recently learned that its long-standing USDA grant was not awarded for the upcoming cycle. The USDA grant has powered WWG's Fresh for Less -- our flagship, statewide food insecurity program -- since 2015. 👍 GOOD NEWS: Thanks to our broad base of support from committed citizens like YOU, WWG's Fresh for Less program is still going strong, Our base of support grew at Southern Chefs Potluck, which raised a record high $400,000. Although a major fundraiser like Southern Chefs Potluck makes a dent in our funding gap, it doesn't close it. 📢 WHY IT MATTERS: Budget cuts have a lasting impact for real people like Johnny from Columbus who depend on Wholesome Wave Georgia and the SNAP Program to eat healthy fruits and vegetables. "Without [WWG], we would not eat as healthy a diet! Neither myself nor my wife are capable of working anymore, so SNAP benefits have become an integral part of our budget." We’re in touch with state and local elected officials, corporate partners, and community foundations to secure additional support needed to continue amplifying access to fresh, healthy food to our communities. But the next opportunity for YOU to help is on Giving Tuesday. 🤝 HOW YOU CAN HELP: Donate to our Giving Tuesday campaign (link in bio) on or before December 1. Share our social media posts in November. Introduce us to elected officials and community foundations.