The recognition of March as National Peanut Month provided the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC) the opportunity to educate Georgians about peanut’s benefits while also giving back to those in need. During the Georgia PB&J Day in Atlanta in March, the Georgia Peanut Commission and Peanut Proud donated 10,000 jars of peanut butter to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Peanut butter valued at $10,000 was presented to the Atlanta Community Food Bank, which provides food and grocery products to more than 700 community-based, nonprofit partners in 29 counties in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Donald Chase, chairman of the Georgia Peanut Commission, talked about the importance of capitalizing on March being National Peanut Month.
“Helping people that are hungry and feeding them with just an incredible product is a real opportunity for us to spread the message and to help people who might not be as privileged as most of us are,” Chase said.
Peanuts and peanut butter were promoted during the event by industry partners serving grilled PB&Js, country-fried peanuts, peanut candy and more. Governor Brian Kemp presented a proclamation recognizing March as National Peanut Month while Sen. Russ Goodman, chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee, and Rep. Robert Dickey, chairman of the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee presented resolutions recognizing the importance of Georgia’s peanut industry.
Sponsors and exhibitors included the Georgia Peanut Commission, National Peanut Buying Points Association, Kroger, Georgia Farm Bureau, Peanut Proud, Atlanta Community Food Bank, The Peanut Institute and the University of Georgia Peanut Team.
For additional details and photos from the 2026 PB&J Day, visit the Georgia Peanut Commission website at GaPeanuts.com.
Source: Georgia Peanut Commission