publix donation

Recently, our North Georgia Community YMCA received a $5,000 donation from Publix for the Backpack Blessings Program, which provides nutritious meals to students each Friday to reduce weekend hunger. In 2021 alone, the Backpack Blessings Program prepared and served 9,112 healthy meals to participating schools in Walker and Catoosa Counties. 

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