DeKalb to Distribute 3,500 Boxes of Food and 10,000 COVID-19 Test Kits this Weekend

DeKalb County will commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a weekend marked with a food distribution, COVID-19 test distribution and prayer.

“The Board of Commissioners and I have proclaimed this King Holiday weekend as a time for Prayer, Healing and Restoration,” said DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond.

On Saturday, Jan. 15, beginning at 9 a.m., 3,500 boxes containing produce, chicken hindquarters and a dozen eggs will be distributed at the following locations:

• Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2997 Lawrenceville Hwy., Tucker, Ga. 30084
• Shy Temple CME Church, 2030 Wesley Chapel Rd., Decatur, Ga. 30035
• Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Stonecrest, Ga. 30038
• Berean Christian Church, 2201 Young Rd., Stone Mountain, Ga. 30088
• The Covenant Church, 1700 Corey Blvd., Decatur, Ga. 30032
• New Life Church, 3592 Flat Shoals Rd., Decatur, GA 30034

On Sunday, Jan. 16, the DeKalb Pastors Christian Alliance will lead a countywide day of Prayer for Healing and Restoration.

Weather permitting, on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, beginning at 9 a.m., DeKalb County will distribute a total of 10,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits at the following locations:

• The Gallery at South DeKalb, 2801 Candler Rd., Decatur, Ga. 30034.
• North DeKalb Mall, 2050 Lawrenceville Hwy., Decatur, Ga. 30033
• Plaza Fiesta, 4166 Buford Hwy., Atlanta, Ga. 30345

Residents will be able to remain in their vehicles when receiving at-home test kits, and walk-ups are welcome. The number of test kits will be limited to one per person.

In the event of inclement weather, the test kit distribution will be rescheduled.