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Ashworth College holiday food drive supports Atlanta Community Food Bank

NORCROSS, Georgia – November 6, 2009 – Ashworth College will make the holidays brighter for local families this year as it supports the endeavors of the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

In the days leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, Ashworth administration and staff will donate non-perishable food items which the Atlanta Community Food Bank will in turn distribute to its more than 800 non-profit partner agencies. These agencies offer support to low-income families throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

"As an educational institution, we appreciate the need for families to have all tools necessary to succeed -- and sometimes that includes food and grocery items," said Jeannie Brady, Ashworth Director of Human Resources. "The Ashworth staff is extremely excited to help."

Throughout the year, Ashworth makes a concentrated effort to support worthwhile causes to include the Habitat for Humanity, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and March of Dimes.

About Atlanta Community Food Bank

Founded in 1979, the Atlanta Community Food Bank currently distributes almost 2 million pounds of food and other donated grocery items each month to more than 800 nonprofit partner agencies in 38 counties in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Distributing these donations to low-income Georgians, our partner agencies provide dynamic links between the local community, the Food Bank and our supporters.

About Ashworth College

Ashworth College, a leader in distance education, offers students worldwide more than 100 career-focused High School, Career School online diploma programs; undergraduate and graduate online certificate programs; and Associate, Bachelor's and Master's online degree programs; that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth also offers specialized programs to corporate partners, active duty military personnel, military spouses, and homeschoolers.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), a division of the US Department of Education. Ashworth High School is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). For more information visit AshworthCollege.edu.

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