National Nutrition Month
Beyond Food Distribution: Building Lasting Health in Georgia
In Georgia, nearly one in five children experiences food insecurity. While food banks and emergency distributions play an essential role in addressing immediate hunger, long-term community health requires more than short-term relief.
At DFOWW Incorporated, we believe food access is the first step — not the final solution. True self-sufficiency requires both access to nutritious food and the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions.
Why Nutrition Literacy Matters
Research demonstrates that when parents and caregivers improve their nutrition literacy, children’s eating habits improve as well. Families who understand how to stretch food dollars, interpret food labels, plan balanced meals, reduce sodium and added sugars, and prepare whole foods in affordable ways are better positioned to protect their long-term health.
Without nutrition education, households under financial strain may rely heavily on low-cost, highly processed foods, increasing the risk of obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Food assistance addresses hunger. Nutrition literacy addresses health. Both are necessary.
How the Write-Right Nutrition Program Makes the Difference
The Write-Right Nutrition Program (WRNP) transforms temporary food assistance into sustainable health empowerment. Through six in-person workshops totaling 24 hours of structured curriculum, families gain practical skills in budgeting, meal planning, healthy cooking techniques, and building lifelong habits.
Our objective is not only to provide food for today, but to equip families with tools that strengthen households for the future.
March 2026 Schedule
- Monday, March 2 – Community Free Food Distribution (3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST)
- Monday, March 9 – Community Free Food Distribution (3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST)
- Friday, March 13 – Board of Directors Meeting (6:00 p.m. EST)
- Monday, March 16 – Community Free Food Distribution (3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST)
- Monday, March 23 – Community Free Food Distribution (3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST)
- Monday, March 30 – Community Free Food Distribution (3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST)
Distribution schedules and updates are posted on DFOWW’s official social media platforms and website.
Program Expansion & Partnership Notice
Beginning January 2026, DFOWW Incorporated expanded services throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. Organizations interested in hosting food distributions must complete a Food Distribution Partnership Agreement. All distributions hosted in partnership with DFOWW require a signed agreement to ensure compliance, safety standards, and equitable distribution procedures.
Featured Community Event: Kids & Parents Gardening + Nutrition Workshop
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
10 College St NW, Norcross, Georgia 30071
This hands-on horticulture workshop teaches families how to grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices; use container gardening methods; understand plant life cycles; and reduce grocery expenses through home food production.
Each registered family receives gardening materials to take home. Free catered lunch is provided. Registration is required due to limited seating.
Food Distribution Guidelines & Eligibility
To ensure safe, organized, and equitable food distributions, priority is given to families with children under 17, legal guardians, enrolled WRNP participants, and SNAP/TANF recipients with verification.
Submission of an application constitutes a request for participation only. Enrollment and continued participation are contingent upon eligibility verification, program capacity, available funding, and compliance with program policies.
Misuse of program resources may result in corrective action including warnings, restrictions, suspension, or removal from participation.
All nutrition workshops, meals, grocery items, and food distributions are contingent upon available grant funding and donations.
Additional DFOWW Programs
Write-Right Nutrition Program (WRNP): Six in-person workshops with certificate upon completion.
Write-Right Entrepreneurship Program (WREP): Entrepreneurial and nonprofit development support. Write-Right Literacy Program (WRLP): Literacy workshops and GED support for adults and at-risk youth.
Contact & Support
Phone: (678) 977-9703
Email: info@dfoww.org
Website: http://www.dfoww.org
All donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. DFOWW Incorporated is a federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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