Volunteer Appreciation Month
National Volunteer Appreciation Month is happening now and we couldn’t be more appreciative of all our volunteers who give their time to help our mission! If you’ve never volunteered at the Food Bank - or it’s been awhile since you have - now is a great time to jump in. Whether it’s sorting and packing food, restocking shelves on our grocery floor or helping teachers in Kids In Need, we’d love to have you come volunteer!
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Fight Hunger as you Shop at Walmart
From April 6 to May 3, 2015, Walmart is teaming up with some of America’s favorite food manufacturers to make a difference for the hungry. Through the 2015 Fight Hunger, Spark Change campaign, you can support the Atlanta Community Food Bank at Walmart through purchases of specified products, and by donating $1, $2 or $5 at the register of which 100% of the funds will benefit ACFB! For information on participating brands, click here.
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Hunger Fact
91,612 hours
In fiscal year 2013-2014, volunteers served 91,612 hours in support of the ACFB mission - the equivalent of hours served by 46 full time staff members.
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Simple Abundance
We’ve got two great Simple Abundance classes lined up this month! First up, Chef de Cuisine Scot Davis from Wahoo! Grill will be whipping up some delicious spring dishes on Monday, April 13. Then, on April 27, Chef Martin Pfefferkorn of Polaris will show us why the iconic “blue dome” restaurant atop the Hyatt Regency has redefined itself as a downtown destination. Don’t wait; register today!
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Thank You for an Amazing Hunger Walk/Run!
Thank you to the 15,000+ people who came out and walked or ran with us for Hunger Walk/Run on March 15! We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. Numbers are still being crunched, but we are well over $800,000 in donations.
See our photos from the day!
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Youth Summit
Rising 9th - 12th graders, there’s still time to apply for our summer Youth Summit on hunger and poverty. There will be two sessions to choose from: June 8-12 and July 6-10. The application deadline is April 17, 2015. Apply today!
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Taste of the Nation
Join us for Taste of the Nation on Thursday, May 7 at the Georgia Aquarium. Taste dishes from more than 50 top local restaurants and mingle with the city’s best culinary talent, all while supporting hunger relief organizations in the city.
Get your tickets today!
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Food Well Alliance
The Food Well Alliance has announced their first grant winners on their brand new website. Each of these groups applied for a grant specifically for community and educational gardens to support infrastructure projects up to $2,500. Congratulations to all the grant winners!
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CSA Awards
The Atlanta Community Food Bank has been chosen as this year’s beneficiary of the 11Alive Community Service Awards. The black tie dinner and awards telecast airs on WXIA and WATL-TV and honors 11Who Care. Register your interest for tickets at our website.
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