Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Great Start Georgia Launch

Georgia’s First Lady, Sandra Deal, announced the launch of Great Start Georgia from the Capitol on January 7, 2013. State Leaders, communities, and families joined Mrs. Deal as she expressed Georgia’s commitment to making sure all expectant parents, new parents, and children get a great start!

No Kid Hungry - Share Our Strength Campaign

Gov. Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal, with the chief administrative officer for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Linda Matzigkeit, the executive director of the Georgia Food Bank Association Danah Craft, the executive director of the Arby’s Foundation Kate Atwood, and the president of Arby’s Inc. Hala Moddelmog, announced that the Arby’s Foundation’s will donate $3 million to the Georgia Food Bank Association’s “Feeding for a promising future – No Kid Hungry” campaign. “I am glad we have people, corporations and organizations that work hard to nourish our children’s well being,” said Deal. “The Arby’s Foundation, in conjunction with the efforts of others, is helping us move one step closer to ending childhood hunger in Georgia.”