DeKalb To Distribute 3,500 Boxes Of Food, Supplies Saturday

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — DeKalb County residents in need can get free food this weekend at the county's four drive-thru distribution events, per a news release.

DeKalb volunteers will distribute 3,500 "COVID-19 survival boxes" Saturday at four locations throughout the county. The boxes will include cereal variety packs for children, along with face masks, sanitizer, 20 pounds of fruits and vegetables, and a 10-pound package of chicken hindquarters, the release said.

“We want to lend a helping hand to parents of school-aged children because many are balancing virtual learning while struggling to parent and work during the pandemic,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said.

Beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, the boxes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the following locations:

• James R. Hallford Stadium, 3789 Memorial College Ave., Clarkston
• Former K-Mart store parking lot, 5597 Buford Highway NE, Doraville
• Buck Godfrey Stadium, 2817 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur
• Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Stonecrest

For residents who cannot attend the distribution, the county has other food and coronavirus resources available on the DeKalb website.