Nearly 40,000-Pound Food Donation to Help Union Mission Serve Savannah’s Homeless Community
Donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will help strengthen local food distribution efforts amid rising food costs.
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Union Mission will receive an estimated 38,321 pounds of shelf-stable food from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as part of an effort to help address food insecurity. The delivery, scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Union Mission, 120 Fahm Street in Savannah, will include essential pantry items such as peanut butter, canned stew, macaroni, rice, applesauce, flour and other shelf-stable goods for Union Mission clients across several programs, including the new Emmaus House Resource Center, where more than 200 individuals visit daily.
“This generous donation comes at a critical time for many of our neighbors who are facing increased pressure from the rising cost of food and basic needs,” said Michael Traynor, President & CEO of Union Mission. “We are grateful to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for helping strengthen the network of organizations working every day to ensure individuals and families across our area have access to nutritious food and compassionate support.”
The donation is part of the Church’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to care for people in need and support community-based organizations that provide immediate relief and long-term stability. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has joined a nationwide food assistance effort connected to America250’s “America Gives” initiative, with truckloads of food being delivered to communities across the country.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to support Union Mission and its important work serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in the Savannah community,” said Mitch Brannen, a local leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “Caring for our neighbors is central to our faith, and we hope this food donation will provide comfort, nourishment and encouragement to those who need it most.”
In 2025, Union Mission served 2,319 individuals, provided 189,580 nights of housing and distributed 268,437 meals. Through its programs and supportive services, Union Mission helped transition 734 men, women and children from the streets of Savannah to safe, stable housing.
ABOUT THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a worldwide faith with more than 16 million members and over 31,000 congregations in more than 160 countries and territories. The Church also operates several universities; a religious education program for youth and young adults serving more than 600,000 participants in 170 countries; FamilySearch, the world’s largest genealogical organization; and a global humanitarian aid program that provides nearly $1 billion annually in relief. In Georgia, 87,908 Church members attend 167 congregations. The Church is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ABOUT UNION MISSION:
Union Mission has served Savannah’s homeless community for more than 85 years, offering emergency, transitional and permanent housing solutions to individuals and families in need. Union Mission also provides mental health counseling, food, clothing, transportation and job placement assistance as part of its comprehensive wraparound supportive services for people experiencing homelessness. Learn more about Union Mission and its programs and services at www.unionmission.org.
Union Mission: Union Mission has cared for Savannah’s homeless community for more than 85 years, offering emergency, transitional and permanent housing solutions to those in need. Union Mission also provides mental health counseling, food, clothing, transportation, and job placements as part of its comprehensive wrap-around supportive services available to all homeless people in the community. Learn more about Union Mission at www.unionmission.org.