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MUST in the News
The latest news & stories that are happening in the life of our ministry.
MUST Ministries announces new board members, board leadership
MARIETTA – MUST Ministries recently appointed four new board members to its 35-member Board of…
Kennesaw State, Must Ministries, and Notre Dame Lift Entrepreneurs in World Cup Host Cities
Courtesy of Kennesaw State University KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 24, 2026 As the FIFA World…
MUST Ministries’ Summer Lunch program expected to feed nearly 7,000 children, support needed
The summer season is a joyous time for many children and families, but not all….
MUST honored with recent awards
The MUST Ministries marketing team was recently recognized with two honors at the 2026 Atlanta…
MUST and Kroger open first Neighborhood Pantry in Atlanta Public Schools
Kroger’s Atlanta Division, MUST Ministries and Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron New Beginnings Academy recently unveiled…
MUST Impact Summit brings leaders together for solutions
On April 28, 2026, MUST Ministries hosted its inaugural Impact Summit, bringing together leaders from…
Kroger partners with MUST Ministries to create two new school pantries
Marietta-based MUST Ministries recently celebrated a generous contribution made by Kroger and several of its…
Jim Ellis Automotive presents $80,000 check to MUST
We’re deeply grateful to Jim Ellis Automotive Group and everyone who participated in their Ninth Annual Holiday…
Ike Reighard named one of Georgia Trend magazine’s Most Notable Georgians
MUST Ministries President & CEO Dr. Ike Reighard was recently recognized as one of Georgia…
Kendall House opens its doors
MUST recently celebrated a new era in how we care for families who are homeless….
Thank You for Making the MUST Ministries Giving Gala a Night to Remember!
We set sail last Saturday at the Coca-Cola Roxy for the MUST Ministries Giving Gala:…
18th MUST Neighborhood Pantry opens with the help of Kroger and vendor partners
Last week, we had the honor of opening the 18th MUST Neighborhood Pantry location at Dunleith Elementary…
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • 100% Rating Again!
MUST Ministries has once again been awarded the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator the highest, 100%…
ACE Winner
Ashley Patterson, a MUST client and homeless mother of 6, was a recipient of the…
2024 AMA AMY Awards
MUST was a finalist in the Marketing for Good category at this year’s American Marketing…














