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Food Distribution
Weekly food boxes including fresh produce, pantry items, canned goods, bread, and dairy when available.
800–1,000 boxes / week
Serving Lowndes County Since 2010
Feeding Families. Providing Hope.
Founded by Sandra Tooley, we distribute 800–1,000 food boxes every Tuesday and Thursday — alongside health screenings and resources that strengthen South Georgia families.
2010
Founded
800–1,000
Boxes Each Week
Tue & Thu
12 PM – 2 PM
Free
Health Screenings
Our Story
From one act of kindness to a movement of hope.
In 2010, Sandra Tooley began handing out meals to children experiencing food insecurity — making sure they had nutrition before school and a safe place to gather during the summer.
What started small has grown into one of the region's most impactful grassroots outreach organizations, serving hundreds of families every week throughout Lowndes County and surrounding communities.
"What began as feeding hungry children before school has grown into a community-wide movement of hope and service."
Mission & Values
Compassion in action.
Mission
To provide food, resources, health awareness, and compassionate support to individuals and families in need.
Vision
A South Georgia where every family has access to food, resources, and opportunities to thrive.
Promise
We meet every person with dignity, hope, and the kind of service that strengthens a whole community.
CompassionServiceDignityIntegrityCommunityHope
Programs
More than food — a place of care and connection.
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Health & Wellness
Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings, health education, and wellness referrals.
Free screenings📋
Community Resources
Connections to housing, utilities, senior services, healthcare, employment, and family support.
Trusted referralsImpact
Every box. Every family. Every Tuesday & Thursday.
From pallets of fresh vegetables to a friendly handshake at the front door, South Street is where the community shows up for itself — week after week.
Thousands
Families served
Hundreds
Volunteer hours
Multiple
Counties reached
Ongoing
Community referrals
Get Help
Need food assistance?
Anyone in need is welcome. No appointment required during our regular distribution hours.
Distribution Days
Tuesday & Thursday
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
What to bring
- • Photo ID if available
- • Basic household information
- • Bags or boxes if you have them
Volunteer With Us
From packing food boxes to greeting neighbors — every hour matters.
Ways to Give
Your gift puts food on a family's table.
$25
Feeds a family
$50
Supports a box distribution
$100
Provides community resources
$250
Sponsors a distribution day
Featured
As seen in The Southside Project
South Street's work was highlighted in the documentary The Southside Project, produced by Steven Heddon and Angela Ward — a portrait of resilience, community, and the people who refuse to let their neighbors go hungry.
Premiered at the Turner Center for the Arts as part of the South Georgia Film Festival.
Visit Us
Come by. We're glad you're here.
Location
311 South Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
Hours
Tuesday & Thursday · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Phone
(229) 834-0979