The Gathering Brings Wellness, Nutrition Education, and Back-to-School Support to Lake City

Clayton County families are invited to attend The Gathering, a community-centered event focused on wellness, nutrition education, school support, resources, and celebration.

Hosted by Hand, Heart + Soul Project with Georgia Youth Career Center, LLC, The Gathering will take place on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake City Community Center, located at 5471 Jonesboro Road, Lake City, GA 30260.

This event is designed to bring the community together for an evening of education, support, and connection. Guests can look forward to nutrition education, a back-to-school restock, live demonstrations, community resources, and exciting giveaways.

Event highlights include:

Nutrition Education

Families can learn helpful information about wellness, healthy habits, and nutrition in a community-friendly setting.

Back-to-School Restock

Students and families will have access to back-to-school support to help prepare for the school year.

Resource Oasis

Community members can connect with resources and information designed to support local families.

Exciting Giveaways

The event will also feature giveaways for attendees.

For more information, visit https://handheartsoulproject.org or follow @handheartsoulproject.

If you are a person with a disability and require any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact grantsteam@handheartsoulproject.org during business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at least five business days before the event to discuss accommodations.

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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