ATHENS — The Full Tummy Project, which is helping to end hunger and food insecurity in Limestone County, has appointed Athens native Amanda Jones as its director.

Jones has been involved with non-profit organizations and should bring a fresh vision to the Full Tummy Project, the agency said.

The Full Tummy Project provides small bags of food on Fridays for children in Limestone County schools who have been identified by school administrators as at-risk for hunger.

Past Director Regina Kyle will serve on the board of directors.

“I will continue to support the project by serving on the board and being a mentor to Amanda,” said Kyle. “I am grateful for the opportunity that was put in front of me many years ago. I wasn’t receptive to taking it on at first, but God has certainly blessed me through it.

“I have faith that Amanda is going to do a fabulous job leading the project, so I am at peace with the changes ahead.”

The Full Tummy Project is reaching out to businesses, the community and philanthropists to help create a more resilient, food-secure Athens and Limestone County.

Click here to get involved or to donate to the Full Tummy Project.