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Our hearts are still beaming from the warm welcome at Crawford W. Long Middle School. We want to say a special thank you to the faculty, staff and students for opening their doors and allowing us to officially open the Ray of Hope food pantry on their campus. We are also deeply grateful to our partners at Kroger and its vendors, Heinz and Kellanova, for providing the investment needed to turn this vision into a reality and to support 800 families in this community. By meeting families right where they are, we are working to replace the stress of food insecurity.

All year round, thousands of pounds of essentials are delivered to our smaller community partners who are helping families across Georgia. From fresh groceries to brand-new household goods, we are making sure our neighbors have the quality they deserve. It’s all about neighbors helping neighbors and giving a hand up with dignity and grace. 🧡

We are proud to introduce the dedicated leaders serving on the Caring For Others Board of Directors for 2026. This team brings a wealth of experience from retail, the police department, and the legal and business sectors to help us further our mission of eradicating poverty. As our Board Chair Crystal Khalil reminds us, we are the safety net for our community. With this group’s leadership and your ongoing support, we are ensuring that no family in Atlanta has to face their hardest days alone. Please join us in welcoming our 2026 board members! 🧡 #CaringForOthers #Atlanta #Leadership #ServiceWithDignity

Nobody should ever have to wonder where their next meal is coming from. 🍞 This year, we distributed over 12.6 million pounds of essential goods and food to our families. We’re on a mission to make sure every table is full and every heart is hopeful. 🤲 #FeedingAtlanta #EndPoverty #ServiceWithLove

There is a heavy weight families carry when a child’s stomach is growling during the school day. This week, we're proud to officially open the Ray of Hope on-campus food pantry at Crawford W. Long Middle School. This initiative provides over 800 families in Southwest Atlanta with direct access to food and essentials right where they are. Caring For Others is honored to lead this effort alongside Kroger and its vendor partners, Heinz and Kellanova. A special thank you to the Long Middle School leadership, teachers and students who made this special event a success.

Big news! The 2027 International Poverty Forum Annual Assembly and Think Tank is officially heading to the Caribbean. We are honored to partner with the government and people of Saint Lucia from March 19-21, 2027, to implement real solutions for food, housing, and economic empowerment. True change requires collaboration. This working session will bring global leaders together to move past awareness and deliver true, measurable outcomes. More details and registration will be available in mid-October. Secure your spot in this movement by signing up for our newsletter today and learn more at internationalpovertyforum.org

This month, we're proud to celebrate nearly three decades of serving our community! Dr. Richmond-Shockley had just $25, a heart full of love, and a vision she couldn’t walk away from. When a true mission drives you, you make a way where there isn't one. Look at what this movement has become since then. Share this to remind others that you don't need a fortune to start making a real difference. Every great harvest starts with one tiny seed.

When the storms of life hit, we believe in being the hands and feet of compassion. We’ve delivered immediate aid to families impacted by natural disasters across the country and we're prepared to activate if storms strike this spring. We don’t just watch from the sidelines; we show up. 🚛🙏 #AllHandsMission #ConvoyOfCare #DisasterRelief #caringforothers

Here at Caring For Others, we stand firm on a simple promise: if it’s not good enough for our own children and homes, it doesn't belong in yours. That means brand-new shoes, fresh quality groceries, and new, name-brand clothes. We give you our absolute best because that is exactly what our community deserves. No leftovers here - just love, respect, and a hand up.

"Schools are where needs show up first." — Dr. Eslene Richmond-Shockley. We are so thankful for our partners at Kroger, and their vendor partners for helping us bring the vision of Ray of Hope food pantry to life at Long Middle School. Together, we’re making sure hundreds of families have the support they need to succeed.

Every student deserves to walk into an interview feeling ready. The Ray of Hope Career Closet opens today at @MilesCollege, with 6,000+ brand-new, name-brand outfits from Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and more. It’s free, and it’s right on campus where students already study. We can’t wait to see where they go from here. #CaringForOthers #MilesCollege #HandUpNotHandOut #CareerCloset

Educators truly do it all! 💙 Not only were they prepping classrooms for today's first day of school, but last week Long Middle School teachers also helped us unload boxes and stock the Ray of Hope food pantry. This on-campus pantry is all about giving families a hand up with dignity, right where they are. We are so grateful for our partners at Kroger for keeping these shelves full for our southwest Atlanta community. We hope everyone had a great first day back to class!

In 2025, we were able to reach over 523,000 individuals—that’s over 100,000 more neighbors than the year before. We know that behind every one of those numbers is a mother, a senior, or a child who needed a little extra support. We are just so grateful to have the space and the resources to say "yes" to more people who need a hand up.

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In 2025, we were able to reach over 523,000 individuals—that’s over 100,000 more neighbors than the year before.