CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY IN NEED WITH SERVICE minded individuals.
Join our mission to help the less fortunate and strengthen our community by feeding the hungry.
Community collaboration in College Park addresses year-round
Jamel McKenzie, Mayor Pro Tem of College Park, is committed to fostering meaningful engagement between the public and private sectors to support residents in need. As Vice Mayor, McKenzie aims to alleviate economic stress for local families. On Friday, March 7, the city of College Park held “Together We Thrive Feeding Hope,” a community giveback event for the city’s residents, at the Keith James Auditorium.
Multiple sponsors, such as Amazon, Ashley Furniture, and House Of Ramirez, came in to support the event, which was led by Food in the City ATL, a nonprofit dedicated to helping the less fortunate and strengthening the community by feeding the hungry. Jakeem Smith, founder and CEO, helped lead the charge in bringing together multiple sponsors and businesses to help make a tangible difference in the city.
About Us
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We’ve helped hundred of families and individuals in our community with food, clothing, funds, and shelter.
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At Food In The City, our mission is to provide resources, grants, food, clothing, shelter, and resources to underserved communities especially the youth and homeless of Atlanta.
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We host giveaway and give-back events, including but not limited to back-to-school time and holidays. Events we host along side our collaborators have been attended by a variety of celebrities who support our causes.
About The Founder
Founder of Food In The City ATL, Jakeem Smith started his own nonprofit with the love in his heart and spirit that called him to feed the homeless. Food In The City is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization that was also founded to connect the Atlanta community in need with service-minded and purpose-driven individuals.
Services provided through Food In The City ATL is the hearts, minds, and resources to provide food, toiletries, grants, and more.
The commitment and passion Jakeem and Food In The City ATL team display is with the purpose of helping the less fortunate and strengthening the community by feeding the hungry.
Jakeem Smith is also the Owner of Jay Productions Agency and has worked with some of the most notable names in entertainment as an event planner, publicist, videographer, photographer, and more. Including but not limited to Danny Glover, Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, Lisa Raye, RL, Q Parker, Cynthia Bailey, Kandi Burruss, Joseline Hernadez, Nene Leakes, Spice, and the list goes on.
His work as a photographer has been featured in the most prestigious media publications such as Essence, People Magazine, Upscale Magazine, and Rolling Out Magazine.
The Photographer, Personality, Actor, Publicist, Public Relations Director, Event Manager, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker Extraordinaire are the few titles associated with Jakeem Smith and this unique compilation of natural talent in these diverse fields areas amalgamated with his precise vision emanated Jay Productions Agency, LLC. Born in Dover, Delaware, Smith’s upbringing was the catalyst behind his need to make a difference in the world. Accordingly, he understood at a very early age that he would settle for nothing less than the best, and this is what he successfully yields each of his clients the best quality services possible to render!
Jakeem has excelled in his career becoming a Segment Producer and Casting Producer for Viacom. With all his accomplishments, he never stops thinking about others. He is constantly providing mentorship and opportunities to creative artists, media professionals, publicists, and more to grow their careers. As the Founder of Food in The City ATL in conjunction with Georgia State Rep Erica Thomas, and Two Lewis (On Track Georgia) Jakeem teamed up for the ultimate giving back to the community endeavor at the Diamond+Spikes in Atlanta, GA. 5000 dollars was gifted to a family of 11 at the invite-only event that was presented by Food In The City ATL, founded by Jakeem. Also at the event, Jakeem was honored with a proclamation for his humanitarian work.
As of late, he’s working hard at his own studio which is called 1119 Studios, and currently coordinating celebrity red carpet events, photoshoots, and more.
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Your donation helps support our organization's mission to make a positive impact in the community. We appreciate your generosity and support! Scan the QR code to the left to download the PayPal app to send your donation to jakeem@foodinthecityatl.com .
You can also donate through CashApp at $foodinthecity.
