The Atlanta Community Food Bank, the central hub in the fight against hunger in metro Atlanta and north Georgia, has named the newest members to its Governing and Advisory Boards to support the organization in making access to food assistance more convenient, consistent, frequent, and equitable across its service area, where over 900,000 people are projected to be food insecure. These recent appointments were effective as of July 1, 2026, for the Georgia nonprofit organization.
"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 added four new Governing Board members for Fiscal Year 2027. New members, who will serve three-year terms on the Board, 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, VP & CFO of Kaiser Permanente Georgia; and Vonetta Daniels, Founder & Principal of VYD and Associates.
Serving as the newly elected Advisory Board Vice Chair is Christine Connor, Managing Partner and Founder at Switch Consulting Group, and she is joined by two new Advisory Board members: Jay Ritchie, President & CEO of Tokio Marine HCC, and Kevin Autie, Senior Manager at Gas South.
These appointments come at a critical time. With food insecurity affecting over 900,000 people in the region, the new board members will provide strategic guidance to help the Food Bank expand its reach and efficiency. The expertise they bring—from public health, corporate strategy, finance, and entrepreneurship—will be instrumental in developing innovative solutions to hunger. For instance, Danielle Fallin's background in public health will help address the nutritional needs of vulnerable populations, while Marshall Guest's role at the Metro Atlanta Chamber may foster partnerships with local businesses to increase food donations and funding.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger with the food, people, and big ideas needed to ensure neighbors have the nourishment to lead healthy and productive lives. Through more than 700 community-based, nonprofit partners in 29 counties, the organization helps thousands of families, children, and seniors get healthy food every year. In 2023, it distributed its one billionth meal, a testament to its growing impact.
For more information about the Atlanta Community Food Bank, including how to help, visit acfb.org or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.
