Inaugural year of TAG Food and Fundraise surpassed original goal.

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and Hub Magazine’s Food Technology feature, Bytes, have announced the results and winners of the inaugural Bytes for Bites food and fund drive competition, which benefits the 8 regional Food Banks that comprise the Georgia Food Bank Association.

The following Athens area companies won regional awards:

TAG Athens Winner - Pounds Per Employee

UGA Grady School of Journalism: Athens

127 Pounds per Employee

TAG Athens Winner - Total Pounds

Roundsphere: Athens

3,335 Total Pounds

The UGA School of Journalism, Roundsphere, Partner Software, Inc., and the University System of Georgia – Information Technology Services competed and collectively raised $1,389.67 and 316 pounds of food for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia.

These efforts were also supported by Athens based Bytes for Bites Steering Committee member, Greg Schutz, Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Business with the Board of Regents, University System of Georgia.

For a full list of winners and participants across the state go to:bit.ly/bytesforbites

“We are so grateful for TAG’s leadership and for each company who participated in the inaugural Bytes for Bites competition. The technology industry has always been known for its innovation and creativity, and I am excited to recognize it for its great generosity as well,” said Danah Craft, Executive Director of the Georgia Food Bank Association. “The 90,751 meals provided by their donations will have a real impact on the families and children served by our regional Food Banks.”

Bytes for Bites is a partnership between TAG and the Georgia Food Banks Association to engage the technology industry in the fight against hunger. It is strategically timed to help Georgia’s 8 regional Food Banks during the summer months when demand for food assistance is at its highest. Over 60% of children in Georgia are eligible for free or reduced lunches during the school year, but less than 15% of them have access to these meals during the summer, making it difficult for families to put enough food on the table.

“I am really proud of what the Technology Community can accomplish when they come together. I have witness great things over the past 12 years at TAG, and this is definitely one for the books. Let continue to use this momentum and build upon the success for next year,” said Tino Mantella, CEO of TAG.

About the Georgia Food Bank Association (GFBA)

The Georgia Food Bank Association food banks share food, resources and best practices to help close the meal gap and ensure a hunger-free Georgia. Working through nearly 2,400 partner agencies and pantries, they distribute more than 130 million pounds of food annually to 159 counties in Georgia. To support the food banks, GFBA develops statewide partnerships to raise food and funds, advances legislative priorities that impact the food banks, educates the public about the role of food banks, and raises awareness about hunger. http://georgiafoodbankassociation.org/

About Bytes from Hub Magazine

Bytes is a regular feature of Hub Magazine that profiles the next new thing in food. From new kitchen gadgets and popular mobile apps to startups and more. Hub Magazine features timely news, ideas, people and trends that are at the intersection of Georgia’s Emerging technology community. Hub Magazine and Bytes are part of Hub Media, the official media brand of the Technology Association of Georgia. Hub reaches more than 30,000 technologists via print and digital platforms. Click here for more Bytes. Check out issues of Hub Magazine hereor visit www.hubga.com

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)

TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 30,000 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org