Helping Hands of Paulding County welcomed neighbors for its annual Prayer Walk, giving the community a chance to see the organization’s work and the growing need it strives to meet. The walk underscored a difficult reality in Paulding County. More than one in ten residents faces food insecurity, and seventy percent of working families earn too much to qualify for federal assistance but still struggle to afford basic needs.
“No one in Paulding County should have to choose between paying rent and putting food on the table,” said Board Chair Lisa Coles. “Helping Hands exists so neighbors do not face those impossible choices alone.”
From January through September 2025, Helping Hands provided 660,300 pounds of food valued at more than two million dollars, along with 505,000 pounds of clothing and support for 22,500 client visits. By the end of the year, the total value of food distributed will reach nearly three million dollars, reflecting how significantly the need continues to grow.
The Prayer Walk also highlighted Helping Hands’ Hand in Hand Building Campaign, a community-driven effort to prepare the organization’s future home at 147 Victory Drive. The new facility will triple food storage capacity and expand services for families in crisis. The project will require continued community support to complete the build-out, including donated goods, professional services, and financial contributions.
Coles said the event helps connect the community to the mission. “The Prayer Walk helps people see the work up close and understand how this community comes together to support one another,” she said.
To learn how you can support the Pantry and Support Center project, contact Executive Director Reva Burks at or visit www.hhpcga.org.