East Cobb National Charity League aids The Sandwich Project

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Driven by purpose and the power of community, 145 mothers and daughters from the National Charity League (NCL) of East Cobb came together at St. Ann Catholic Church for the 3rd Annual Impact Day. Their mission: to fight food insecurity across Metro Atlanta—one sandwich at a time.

In just one afternoon, the group assembled an astounding 2,099 sandwiches, setting a new chapter record and surpassing last year’s total by more than 450. The event supported The Sandwich Project, a grassroots nonprofit that delivers fresh, homemade sandwiches to those facing food insecurity throughout the region. All 2,099 sandwiches were delivered the following day to homeless shelters and shelters for women and children in the Metro area.

“This experience opened my eyes to the reality of food insecurity in our community,” said Madelyn Sullivan, a 2028 Ticktocker. “It’s humbling to know that something as simple as a sandwich can bring comfort to someone who might not know where their next meal is coming from.”

The day began with a brief chapter meeting, followed by a guided discussion led by NCL East Cobb President Jeanette Severson. The conversation focused on the growing crisis of food scarcity in Metro Atlanta, emphasizing the impact small acts of service can have in the face of such large-scale challenges.

NCL East Cobb is dedicated to strengthening the bond between mothers and daughters through meaningful service, leadership development, and cultural experiences. This year’s Impact Day reflected that mission in action—combining hands-on volunteering with heartfelt connection and education.

Founded in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Sandwich Project has grown into a powerful volunteer network with more than 4,000 participants and over 30 sandwich collection sites. The organization distributes meals to more than 60 charities across the metro area, including shelters, outreach centers, and food pantries. Since June 2021, NCL East Cobb has contributed over 46,000 sandwiches to the project. Remarkably, fifteen mother-daughter teams have each prepared more than 625 sandwiches, a testament to the chapter’s enduring commitment.

This year’s event was made possible thanks to generous support from community partners including Whole Foods Merchants Walk, Publix Charities, Trader Joe’s, Sam’s Club Woodstock, Costco Woodstock, and Kroger.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to every volunteer who gave their time, energy, and compassion to make this year’s Impact Day an overwhelming success. Together, we are not only feeding neighbors in need—we are building a stronger, more connected community.

To learn more:

• NCL East Cobb: https://www.nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/eastcobb

• The Sandwich Project: https://www.thesandwichproject.org

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