The fight against hunger in Statesboro is critical. 37.2% of Statesboro residents live under the national poverty line – over three times the national average of 11.1%. 1 in 4 Bulloch County children experience weekly food insecurity.
as of Data USA | U.S. Census Bureau | Feeding America 2023
Inside the Brannon Pantry
Named after a long time Food Bank, Inc. director, the Joe Bill Brannon Pantry is the heart of our Meal Box and Family Crisis Support Programs.
- 6500 sq feet of storage space
- 10 coolers for produce, dairy, and deli items
- 10 freezers for meats and other frozen items
- 4 double rows of shelving for non-perishable goods
- Loading dock and forklift
- Pantry Manager office space
- Volunteer break area
- Supply storage
Public Areas
These areas are designed to assist clients in transforming their lives, providing safe spaces that encourage learning, personal growth,
and relationship building.
Lane & Chris VanTassell Classroom
The Heaston Family Classroom
The Fred Richter & Robert Randolph Library
Sunshine Cafe Dining Hall & Kitchen
Crisis Prep Central
In the planning stages for the new facility, regional crisis preparedness and response preparation were included. The 2024 Hurricane Season, with unprecedented impact from Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene, highlighted the wisdom of these plans.
The Food Bank, Inc.'s new facility was designed with the ability to serve the region during crises
- Walk-in coolers for produce, dairy, and deli items
- Walk-in freezers for meats and other forzen items
- Additional storage for non-perishable items and water
- Gas fired range to cook through power outages
- Kitchen and seating facilities to serve hot meals