The Atlanta Community Food Bank, a central hub in the fight against hunger in metro Atlanta and north Georgia, has announced the appointment of new members to its Governing and Advisory Boards. These appointments, effective July 1, 2026, come at a critical time when over 900,000 people in the service area are projected to be food insecure. The new board members will support the organization's mission to make food assistance more convenient, consistent, frequent, and equitable.
Kyle Waide, President & CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, expressed gratitude for the new members, stating, "We are honored to welcome our new Board members, who bring their professional expertise and dedication to our community, to the Food Bank. 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 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 at Kaiser Permanente Georgia; and Vonetta Daniels, Founder & Principal at VYD and Associates. These individuals bring a wealth of experience in public health, business strategy, finance, and consulting, which will be invaluable in guiding the Food Bank's initiatives.
In addition to the Governing Board appointments, the Advisory Board has elected Christine Connor, Managing Partner and Founder at Switch Consulting Group, as its new Vice Chair. Two new Advisory Board members have also joined: Jay Ritchie, President & CEO at Tokio Marine HCC, and Kevin Autie, Senior Manager at Gas South. Their diverse backgrounds will contribute to the strategic direction and community engagement efforts of the organization.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger through a network of more than 700 community-based nonprofit partners across 29 counties. In 2023, the organization distributed its one billionth meal, underscoring its significant impact. The new board members will play a crucial role in furthering this mission, ensuring that all hungry people across metro Atlanta and north Georgia have access to nutritious meals when they need them.
The appointments reflect the Food Bank's commitment to leveraging expertise from various sectors to address the root causes of food insecurity. With the rising number of individuals projected to face hunger, the leadership and guidance of these new members will be essential in developing innovative solutions and expanding the organization's reach. For more information about the Atlanta Community Food Bank, including how to help, visit acfb.org.
