The land produces enough food for every person on earth to have enough food to eat, but tragically according to Feeding America in 2023:
More than 47 million people in the US face hunger, including 1 in 5 children
More than 50 million people turned to food assistance for extra help
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100% of US counties have food insecurity
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Inequality is a root cause of food insecurity for people of color
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
About Land of Promise
Land of Promise Vision & Philosophy
Veronica Mount founded Land of Promise as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2006, motivated by a transformative mission trip to Uganda, Africa. During her visit, she witnessed the stark reality of hunger, a contrast to her experiences in America, where hunger often remains hidden. Prior to this trip, Veronica had volunteered at food pantries and churches, where food-insecure individuals would seek assistance. She never had to find them.
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After relocating to Atlanta, GA, and launching a food insecurity program, Veronica faced the challenge of identifying those in need. This presented a significant obstacle in designing an effective program to combat food insecurity.
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Driven by her passion, she participated in the United States Hunger study, which uncovered alarming statistics regarding food insecurity in the country. Collaborating with community partners and social workers became essential in locating those who were food insecure yet hidden from view.
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Veronica discovered that food insecurity was present in her own community, not just abroad. The study revealed that food insecurity affects every county and congressional district. As a result, Land of Promise is dedicated to raising awareness, inspiring hope, and creating programs that tackle food inequities in Metro Atlanta, with a particular focus on South Fulton County, GA.
We hold firmly to these core values:
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We value collaboration with a community’s most valuable assets its residents, churches, businesses, schools, government, non-profits organizations and corporations. The entire community becomes more informed and better when all work together.
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We value bringing joy to the recipients of our services. We appreciate the volunteers that give us their time, financial assistance and talents.
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We value advocating for our clients by understanding their needs and caring for their welfare.
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We believe in excellence in our efforts and returning the promises of the fruitful land to all people, especially the ones that are in need.
Our Accomplishments
With the help of so many that have the same passion and commitment as Land of Promise (LOP), we understand the importance of grassroots recruitment of volunteers and building community relationships to provide funds and services to meet our program objectives. Since the company’s inception, we have been very aggressive in our efforts to combat food insecurity. Our accomplishments include:
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Consultation, implementation and development of international self-sustainability programs to improve the lives of 500+ people: provide housing for orphans, farming production and distribution to feed the communities and generates income for necessities.
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The recruitment of up to seventy community volunteers working together to improve their community’s environment. This resulted in community clean ups, litter literacy education and provided high school students an opportunity to complete their volunteer service hours.
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Developing and building relationships with organizations in the community to meet community needs: promoting public awareness and providing current and future donors opportunities to assist with the community’s efforts.
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Defining goals and objectives that will assist with direct marketing and outreach activities; communicating the value of program services to target audiences, and providing guidance for decisions about the approaches to implement.
Our Leadership
Board of Directors
Theresa Mount
Board Chair
Theresa Mount is a retired Senior Manager for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which provides safe orderly and expeditious air traffic services throughout the National Airspace System (NAS). Theresa retired as the General Manager of the Washington District. The Washington District encompasses all air traffic facilities in Southern New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Eastern North Carolina, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Theresa was responsible for the daily operation and administration of some of the most high-profile and complex air traffic facilities in the National Airspace System.
Her district consisted of twenty-eight air traffic control facilities, including Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center, Washington National, Washington Dulles International, Baltimore Washington-Thurgood Marshall International, Raleigh-Durham International, and Philadelphia International airports. The district also included Andrews Air Force Base, home of the Presidential aircraft – Air Force One. She managed 1300 employees and directed facility safety and program operations and was responsible for operations support, finance, and administration. She managed and safeguarded resources and assured that internal controls met Agency standards by applying activity-based management in planning, controlling, and improving labor and overhead costs.
Theresa has over twenty years of board experience and most recently served ten years on the board of the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE) and is currently serving as a Board Member for Urban Ed, Inc., in Washington, DC. She also is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Patrica W. Newberry, DDS
Board Vice Chair
Patricia Newberry is a practicing General Dentist in Nashville, TN. Dr. Patricia Newberry and her husband, Dr. Huey Newberry, have worked in a private practice for the past 25 years. Their practice provides dental care to a large population of Hispanics and the underserved in Nashville and surrounding areas.
Dr. Newberry is very involved with the youth of her church, Mt. Zion Church. However, one of her greatest joys in life has been serving as a Dental Consultant with the Samaritan Ministries at Temple Baptist Church. She has served in this capacity for the past seven (7) years. Temple Baptist Church has served as the backdrop for Dr. Newberry to practice dentistry overseas in Belize. There Dr. Newberry embarked on the whole country, serving the people and ministering as a dental provider. During one of her visits to Belize a major flood had impacted the area. Dr. Newberry, along with other lay people, traveled to the flooded area of Crooked Tree. This community had been isolated for 7 months because of the flooding there. Not only did they see most of the residents and provide assistance, but they were able to be with the Chief in prayer for the relief of the waters.
Dr. Newberry is an active member of the Dental Society, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and a consultant at Beautycounter. She is the mother of Huey, Lindsay and Nilah and grandmother of three.
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Bridgette Berry-Smith, Esq.
Secretary
Bridgette Berry-Smith is a retired attorney with more than 30 years of experience, most recently as Division Counsel for a Fortune 500 global restaurant company. Her practice focused primarily on litigation, employment and franchising matters. Her undergraduate degree is from the University of California, Irvine and her law degree is from Stanford Law School. She has served on both non-profit and for profit Boards, and currently is the Chairman of the Trustee Board of the Macedonia Baptist Church of Los Angeles, California. She also is a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., where she has served in leadership positions at the local, regional and international levels. She is the proud mother of one son, who is currently matriculating at her alma mater, Stanford Law School.
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Darien Henry
Treasurer
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Darien Henry is a technology business operations director who manages a global team of resources providing value across several functions. He has previous experience in technology strategy consulting, financial analysis, and digital transformation operations. Darien holds an M.B.A. in Finance and a B.S. in Computer Engineering.
Darien has spent time volunteering with various nonprofits, including but not limited to YearUp, Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity, Trees Atlanta, and The Scholarship Academy. He has also tutored high school students in math subjects and preparation for the SAT math exam. Darien enjoys playing golf and tennis, watching sports and new release movies, and cooking new dishes.
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Advisory Committee
Regina Fuller
Lead Resource Distribution Coordinator
World Changers Church International Food Bank
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Regina Fuller is the Lead Resource Distribution Coordinator for World Changers Church International Food and Clothing Bank. She serves 5,400 households and distributes approximately 500,000 pounds of food annually in metropolitan Atlanta. Regina accomplishes this tremendous goal by providing food to families that visit the food bank, sponsoring community events, and actively collaborating with other partner agencies. Some of the community events that Regina organizes are: Thanksgiving Feeding Families, Back-to-School and Community Food Distribution.
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At the Thanksgiving Feeding Families Event an average of 2,500 – 3,000 nutritious holiday boxes of food are prepared and distributed. At the Back to School Event, approximately 2,700 school age children are provided with school supplies. On a monthly basis, Regina hosts a Community Food Distribution providing food to apartment complexes residents who are in need of food assistance. Regina also dispenses food to other community partners who serve our veterans, children, the homeless and infants.
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Regina has the heart of a servant and she has extensive knowledge of the food bank industry. Through her civic engagement, she continues to give and help meet the needs of those who are less fortunate.
"Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth."
​Shirley Chisholm
Board Recruitment Application
Land of Promise is accepting Board of Directors applications. Apply by completing the application (PDF) and email to vmount@LOPprograms.org.
Land of Promise relies on dedicated volunteers to ensure they can serve their clients.
Our Staff
Veronica Mount
Founder/President
Veronica Mount offers a diverse array of expertise as the President of Land of Promise. Her skills encompass program development, grassroots implementation, community outreach, volunteer training, and writing grant proposals. Veronica holds a master’s degree in Christian Education from the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. She is deeply committed to addressing the fundamental needs of individuals and prioritizes providing food assistance, by recognizing the strength of collaboration in achieving positive outcomes.
From a young age, Veronica’s parents introduced her to the importance of serving others, a passion that has only deepened over time. Throughout her childhood, she was actively involved in helping those in need of food. Her father contributed by participating in community gardens to feed others, while her mother, even at the age of 90, continues to volunteer at food pantries, focusing on assisting seniors. Initially, Veronica found the hard work of serving others to be daunting during her teenage years. However, she did not recognize that this experience would shape her future. An invaluable attribute instilled in her by her parents.
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As an adult, Veronica became convinced that her divine purpose was to extend her service beyond the confines of the church, both nationally and internationally. She founded Land of Promise (LOP), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Greater Atlanta. At LOP, she merges her corporate training and business administration expertise with God’s guidance to create programs that support those who are food insecure.
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Veronica has served on mission programs in Uganda, Africa. She launched the Nourish the Need Food Backpack Program, which provided weekend meals for over 500 students. She also initiated the Too Good to Toss Food Waste Program, rescuing cooked meals that would have been thrown away. This initiative benefits shelters housing over 700 residents. Currently, she is developing a Community Food Distribution Program. This innovative mobile food pantry will assist food-insecure individuals within their own communities in South Fulton.
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Veronica has two adult daughters. In her leisure time, Veronica enjoys hiking, biking, and traveling. She believes in work life balance while perusing her personal interests and her commitment to addressing food inequities, all while serving others with a joyful spirit.
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Allyson Brannon
Social Media Manager
Emily Hagen
Graphic Designer
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Fonda Dowl
Volunteer
Sheila Brewster
Volunteer
Vickie Watkins
Volunteer
