The Girls Dig Deeper Initiative (GDDI), a Macon Violence Prevention partner, is holding a drive-thru food distribution event at Bloomfield Community Center (1931 Rocky Creek Road) on Saturday, June 14, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. GDDI is making this happen thanks to support of the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank and will include canned fruit, vegetables, beans, soup, and crackers for about the first 100 families that arrive.

This is our first food distribution because we heard from families about children not having enough to eat in the summer, as well as the challenges they face from rising food costs,” says Najiva Timothee, GDDI Executive Director. “Food insecurity and lack of access to meals can significantly contribute to increased crime in communities, especially during the summer months.”

GDDI, through MVP, has offered the Dig Deep Series for teen girls, a mentorship program for girls, money management classes, community wellness and leadership events, teen mental health & conflict resolution seminars, and more. Between 2022 and 2024, GDDI received $30,000 in grant funding from (MVP) through the Community Foundation of Central Georgia. Also in 2024, Georgia Power granted them $2,167 for their Spring Break camp.