Atlanta Community Food Bank names Jon West interim CEO. ATLANTA, GA, October 05, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ - The Atlanta Community Food Bank today announced that Jon West, the organization's vice president of partner relations, has been named interim chief executive officer, effective Nov. 2, 2026. West takes over from Kyle Waide, who announced Sept. 14 that he will become president of Downtown Atlanta Inc. on Dec. 1. Waide remains president and CEO of the Food Bank through Nov. 1 and will stay on in an advisory role through Nov. 12 to support the transition. As interim CEO, West will lead day-to-day operations, support the Food Bank's staff and leadership team, steward key community relationships, and keep the organization's strategic priorities moving forward while the Board of Directors conducts a search for its next long-term leader. Programs, services, and commitments to neighbors and partners will continue without interruption. West has spent 17 years at the Food Bank. As vice president of partner relations, he leads the team that works alongside the Food Bank's network of more than 700 community-based, nonprofit partners in 29 counties which together distribute more than 110 million meals each year. Previously, as senior manager of strategy and innovation, he led the development of the Food Bank's 10-year strategic plan, setting the vision for the organization's future operations. Before joining the Food Bank, West worked with an agricultural relief and development organization, in higher education, and as a youth mentor in Botswana. He holds a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and a bachelor's degree in English literature from Mississippi College. "Jon knows this organization inside and out, from his first role here painting food drive barrels to building the partner network that puts food within reach of neighbors across our 29 counties," said Althea Broughton, chair of the Atlanta Community Food Bank Board of Directors. "The board has complete confidence in his ability to lead the Food Bank through this transition. Our team is strong, our strategy is clear, and our commitment to neighbors does not change." The Board of Directors is selecting a search firm to guide a thoughtful, thorough search for the Food Bank's next president and CEO. "We are committed to finding a leader who embraces the Food Bank's values and keeps neighbors, partners, volunteers, donors, and staff at the center of this work," Broughton said. "We will share updates at appropriate milestones as the search moves forward." "Jon is one of the leaders I have relied on most, and he is the right person for this moment," said Kyle Waide, president and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. "He understands our mission, our partners, and our people, and he helped build the Food Bank we have today. I have every confidence in Jon and in the team he will lead." "It is a privilege to serve the Food Bank in this role," said Jon West, incoming interim CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. "Our mission is urgent, our team is exceptional, and our partners are the reason food reaches neighbors across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. My focus is on our neighbors, our partners, and keeping this work moving forward." For more information about the Atlanta Community Food Bank, including ways to help, visit acfb.org or follow the Food Bank on Facebook or Instagram. About Atlanta Community Food Bank The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger with the food, people, and big ideas needed to ensure its neighbors have the nourishment to lead healthy and productive lives. Far too many people in its own community experience hunger every day. Through more than 700 community-based, nonprofit partners in 29 counties, The London News Journal help thousands of families, children, and seniors get healthy food every year. Its goal is that all hungry people across metro Atlanta and north Georgia will have access to the nutritious meals they need when they need them. It takes the power of its whole community to make that possible. In 2023, the Atlanta Community Food Bank distributed its one billionth meal. Join The London News Journal at ACFB.org. Legal Disclaimer: The content on this page is syndicated from independent third-party providers. Kyrion Media makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information, including text, images, videos, or licenses. If you are affiliated with this content or have any complaints, copyright concerns, or requests for removal, please contact The London News Journal at [email protected] with the specific URL of the content in question. The London News Journal will review and address valid requests promptly.

The Atlanta Community Food Bank receives $895,000 donation from Publix Charities. Friday, September 25th, 2026 The Atlanta Community Food Bank today announced it received an $895,000 donation from Publix Charities to support mobile food pantries, Community Food Centers, home delivery services and equipment purchases. The Food Bank serves more than 900,000 people facing food insecurity in metro Atlanta and north Georgia. With approximately 255,000 households visiting one of the Food Bank's food pantry partners each month, the organization is serving 70% more neighbors than it was five years ago. Publix Charities' donation will significantly increase capacity and help meet this elevated need. "The Atlanta Community Food Bank is deeply grateful for Publix's continued partnership to ensure that food insecure neighbors are able to put healthy, nutritious food on the table," said Kyle Waide, president and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. "By supporting the Food Bank's ability to reach our neighbors through mobile food pantries, our Community Food Centers and our home delivery program, Publix is expanding reliable access to fresh, quality food across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. And thanks to Publix's additional investment in new warehouse equipment, the Food Bank will be able to get that food to neighbors faster and even more efficiently." The Food Bank works with many of its 700 community-based partners to coordinate mobile pantry events in its 29-county service area. The home delivery program provides food boxes to seniors and other qualifying neighbors within a 10-mile radius of the Food Bank's East Point facility, and the Community Food Centers in Stone Mountain, Marietta, Jonesboro and Atlanta provide access to healthy, nutritious food in areas where local resources are insufficient to meet the needs of neighbors living with food insecurity. "As a food retailer, we believe our greatest opportunity to give back is helping feed our neighbors in need - a responsibility we take to heart," said Publix CEO Kevin Murphy. "We are grateful to Publix Charities for its generous support and working with food banks throughout the Southeast to provide nourishment to our communities." The $895,000 donation from Publix Charities to the Atlanta Community Food Bank is one of several donations made this year to help provide food and other essential support to people facing hunger. In all, Publix Charities is donating $25 million to Feeding America partner food banks and other nonprofit partners for hunger-related efforts in 2026.

Whataburger partners with local organizations to support Cobb families. As Georgia families prepare for the start of a new school year, Whataburger is partnering with local organizations across Cobb County to help address two of the biggest back-to-school challenges: access to nutritious food and essential school supplies. Through two recent community initiatives supporting Cobb County, Whataburger helped support local families by providing over 300 backpacks full of school supply kits, 500 meals, fresh groceries, and other essential resources ahead of the first day of school. East Cobber, LLC has attached photos from both events. - Preparing Students for the First Day of School | On July 18, Whataburger partnered with District Attorney Sonya F. Allen, the Redbud Blossom Family Justice Center and local community organizations to host a free Back-to-School Summer Block Party in Marietta. Families enjoyed complimentary Whataburger meals while students received backpacks and school supplies (while supplies lasted), complimentary haircuts, family activities and access to community resources to help them start the school year with confidence. - Helping Families Access Fresh Food | On July 21, Whataburger partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to host a Mobile Food Pantry at Bumbry Elementary School in Marietta. Approximately 300-350 families received fresh groceries, school supplies, clear backpacks and other essentials, while the Whataburger Food Truckserved hot meals to attendees. Whataburger Family Members also volunteered alongside Atlanta Community Food Bank staff and community partners to distribute resources ahead of the new school year. Get the scoop on East Cobb!