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 as the organization works 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.
“We are honored to welcome our new Board members, who bring their professional expertise and dedication to our community, to the Food Bank,” said Kyle Waide, President & CEO of the Atlanta Community 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 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, Vice President and CFO at Kaiser Permanente Georgia; and Vonetta Daniels, Founder and Principal at VYD and Associates.
In addition, 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 and CEO of Tokio Marine HCC, and Kevin Autie, Senior Manager at Gas South.
These appointments bring a wealth of experience in public health, business strategy, finance, and community leadership to the Food Bank. The new board members are expected to play a crucial role in guiding the organization's efforts to address food insecurity, which remains a pressing issue in the region. According to Feeding America, food insecurity in the Atlanta area has been exacerbated by economic challenges and the lingering effects of the pandemic.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank works with more than 700 community-based nonprofit partners across 29 counties to distribute healthy food to families, children, and seniors. In 2023, the organization achieved a significant milestone by distributing its one billionth meal. The leadership and expertise of the new board members will be instrumental in furthering the Food Bank's mission to ensure that all hungry people in metro Atlanta and north Georgia have access to nutritious meals.
For more information about the Atlanta Community Food Bank, including how to help, visit acfb.org or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.
