Purpose in Action: Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month! We are proud to highlight organizations and leaders who are tackling food insecurity and advocating for hunger relief in their communities.
Grounded in a commitment to dignity, access, and equity, these changemakers are not only ensuring families have food on the table today but also driving systemic solutions for tomorrow. Through direct support, advocacy, and community partnerships, their work reflects the power of collective action in creating a hunger-free future.
Highlighted Organizations: Second Helpings Atlanta, Center for Family Resources, Toco Hills Community Alliance
Second Helpings Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, GA.
Mission: Second Helpings Atlanta is a nonprofit food rescue organization whose mission is to end hunger and food waste in the Metro Atlanta area by rescuing healthy, nutritious surplus food and distributing it to those in need.
Consultants: Blake Beckham, Danika Vause
The Work: Purpose Possible has worked with Second Helpings Atlanta for three years, supporting their fundraising efforts with grant management and strategic development.
“This is my third year of serving as grant writer to Second Helpings Atlanta. I always love to share their story because they are an organization with such clarity of purpose and demonstrable outcomes in the community. They are tackling two important issues - sustainability and food insecurity - making sure that fresh surplus food from grocery stores, restaurants and farms doesn’t end up in the landfill. I truly value their resourcefulness, strong engagement with volunteers, and their vision for a more circular food system rooted in collaboration and community care.”
“It is hard to believe this is my third year working with Second Helpings Atlanta. I’m struck by how much our partnership has grown and evolved. One of the things I love most about Purpose Possible is that we don’t just complete projects—we grow with our clients. Each year brings new challenges, new opportunities, and new ways to deepen the impact of our work together. With Second Helpings, I’ve had the privilege of seeing our collaboration transform over time, and it’s inspiring to be part of their mission in such a meaningful way.”
Center for Family Resources
thecfr.org
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Mission: To reduce childhood homelessness by serving and empowering families through prevention, crisis intervention, housing support, education, and compassionate care management.
Consultants: Tiffany Reed, Natalie Beck
The Work: Purpose Possible supports this organization through fundraising assistance, which includes designing a grant pipeline and helping them create a major gifts and individual giving plan.
“It has been a pleasure to work with the team at The Center for Family Resources! They are a passionate group of individuals who work hard everyday to improve the lives of those they serve.”
“I enjoyed doing research to help the Center for Family Resources build new funding partnerships. I admire how hard CFR’s staff works to advocate for the families in their community.”
Toco Hills Community Alliance
Location: Atlanta, GA
Mission: At Toco Hills Community Alliance, we are Neighbors Helping Neighbors as we provide assistance and support for those in need in the Northeast Atlanta area by fighting food insecurity and providing resource information.
Consultants: Tiffany Reed, Nicole Pietro
The Work: Purpose Possible worked with Toco Hills Community Alliance by assisting their fundraising efforts with grants research.
“It was genuinely a pleasure to do grants research for the Toco Hills Community Alliance. Lisa is a compassionate and vibrant leader, and I felt honored to spend half of my Purpose Possible Floating Community Holiday distributing food and hope to THCA’s neighbors and surrounding communities.”
