VALDOSTA — AT&T is contributing $25,000 to Second Harvest of South Georgia to assist Georgia communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Second Harvest of South Georgia is the leading hunger-relief organization in the region and the largest rural food bank in the state. With branches in Valdosta, Thomasville, and Tifton, it serves 26 counties in south central and southwest Georgia.

Following Hurricane Helene, Second Harvest has been instrumental in ensuring that neighbors impacted in South Georgia communities have access to food as they recover from the storm, AT&T said in a press release announcing its donation.

“At Second Harvest of South Georgia, we are dedicated to providing vital food and resources to those impacted by the storm. Ensuring access to nutritious food during times of crisis is essential, especially after natural disasters,” said Franklin J. Richards II, president and CEO, Second Harvest of South Georgia. “AT&T’s support is a lifeline of hope for our communities, and it will help us better serve our South Georgia neighbors as they work to rebuild.”

“In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, AT&T’s heart goes out to the affected communities. We are proud to support Second Harvest of South Georgia as they serve our neighbors across South Georgia with essential access to nourishing food and meals,” said Gary Sanchez, regional director of external affairs, AT&T Georgia. “We have thousands of team members across Helene’s path working to restore services in the communities where we live and work, and we are proud to support and work alongside these community organizations making a difference.”

AT&T said it is fully committed to continuing to aid the response and recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Its network teams continue to make progress on our recovery efforts in the areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.

The company is waiving several fees, including overage charges for wireless customers in affected areas from Sept. 27 through Oct. 27, the company’s press release said.

Customers currently experiencing issues with their AT&T service can reach the company at att.com, on the myAT&T app or over the phone at 800-288-2020. Many of its retail store locations in impacted areas are open and ready to serve customers.