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ATLANTA, GA — November 2025 As the ongoing government shutdown continues to leave thousands of Georgia families struggling to put food on the table, civil rights attorney and community leader Gerald Griggs has joined forces with the grassroots organization We Feed The Block to bring hope and help to those most affected. This partnership comes at a critical time, as SNAP and WIC benefits face temporary cuts, leaving many low-income households without the food assistance they r

As the federal government shutdown stretches on, many Georgia families are facing a harsh new reality: the possibility of losing access to food assistance programs that help them feed their children and keep food on the table. The Georgia NAACP is calling on state leaders to take immediate action. The organization, led by President Gerald Griggs and Incoming President Gwen Westbrooks, is urging Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly to release emergency surplus

After a remarkable journey, my term as President of the Georgia NAACP has officially come to an end. Serving this incredible organization has been one of the greatest honors of my life. Over the past years, we’ve worked tirelessly to advocate for civil rights, protect voting rights, and fight for justice and equality across our state. Together, we have tackled challenges head-on, stood strong in the face of adversity, and amplified the voices of those too often unheard. I am

Civil rights attorney and Georgia NAACP President Gerald Griggs delivered the keynote address at the Fayette County NAACP’s Unmasking...