The Atlanta Community Food Bank, a central organization in the fight against hunger in metro Atlanta and north Georgia, has named new members to its Governing and Advisory Boards. These appointments, effective July 1, 2026, aim to strengthen the organization's efforts to make food assistance more convenient, consistent, frequent, and equitable across its service area, where over 900,000 people are projected to be food insecure.
Kyle Waide, President & CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, expressed gratitude for the new members. "We are honored to welcome our new Board members, who bring their professional expertise and dedication to our community, to the Food Bank," Waide said. "We are incredibly grateful to this group of leaders for their commitment to service and for joining us in our mission to fight hunger, making vital resources more accessible for our neighbors in need. We look forward to their guidance and collaboration as we work to amplify the impact of the Food Bank as a critical part of the food ecosystem."
The Food Bank has added four new Governing Board members for Fiscal Year 2027, each serving three-year terms. The new members are Danielle Fallin, Dean of the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University; Marshall Guest, Chief Strategy Officer at the Metro Atlanta Chamber; Noel Baber, VP & CFO of Kaiser Permanente Georgia; and Vonetta Daniels, Founder & Principal at VYD and Associates. These individuals bring expertise in public health, business strategy, finance, and consulting, which will be invaluable in guiding the organization's initiatives.
In addition to the Governing Board, the Advisory Board has seen changes. Christine Connor, Managing Partner and Founder at Switch Consulting Group, has been elected as the new Advisory Board Vice Chair. She is joined by two new Advisory Board members: Jay Ritchie, President & CEO of Tokio Marine HCC, and Kevin Autie, Senior Manager at Gas South. The Advisory Board provides strategic counsel and support to the organization, and these new members are expected to contribute significantly.
The announcement comes at a critical time, as the Food Bank continues to address the widespread issue of food insecurity in the region. With more than 700 community-based nonprofit partners across 29 counties, the organization helps thousands of families, children, and seniors access healthy food each year. In 2023, the Atlanta Community Food Bank distributed its one billionth meal, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing mission.
The new board members will play a key role in shaping the organization's strategies to ensure that all hungry people across metro Atlanta and north Georgia have access to the nutritious meals they need. Their professional backgrounds and community involvement are expected to enhance the Food Bank's capacity to tackle the root causes of hunger and improve food access for vulnerable populations.
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