Programs and Committees
These committees consist of various businesses and organizations and individuals serving Oconee County. They focus on various
issues and concerns in the community and work to fill gaps in services to improve Oconee County. Committee focus changes
as needs arise.
Food Committee: The Food committee currently has 2 ongoing projects.
Food 2 Kids is a partnership
of Oconee Area Resource Council, North East Georgia Food Bank, Oconee County School System. This program helps to feed students
of Oconee County who show signs of being without food through the weekend. A brown bag of kid friendly food is distributed to
students on Friday based on need. This is not an income based program - students are nominated for this program by
counselors and teachers on an as needed basis. We are currently serving all 43 students in need in Oconee County.
Senior
Grocery Bag Program is a new partnership with Oconee Area Resource Council, Action Inc., and HandsOn NEGA to improve an already
vital program in Oconee County. Grocery bags are distributed monthly to senior citizens in need filled with perishable and non-perishable
items that are a necessity for senior citizens. Currently 24 seniors are in the program. The committee is working
to increase donations and volunteers to assist those on the waiting list. We are currently accepting donations and volunteers.
For more information on how to donate or volunteer, please click here.
ATOD Committee:The ATOD Committe is dedicated to reducing the use of alcohol and other drugs in Oconee County. This committee is currently
working on providing PRIME for Life to all students in Oconee County, Oglethorpe County, Greene County and Morgan County with
the partnership of Gainesville State College. Class Action has been implemented in Oconee County Schools through this committee
as well. Both curriculums are evidence based to reduce alcohol and drug use among teens. To assist with this committee,
please contact us.
Please contact Sheila if you would like to be involved or call 706-769-4974 for more information!