Hunger Action Month / 30 Ways in 30 Days
September’s not just any old month for us. Across the nation, Feeding America food banks are kicking off Hunger Action Month. Join us as we spend the month taking action against hunger. Be sure to check out our 30 Ways in 30 Days Calendar to learn all the different ways you can help! You can download a printable version here.
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Atlantic Station
This year, we’ve partnered with Atlantic Station for fun, new ways to take action against hunger. Bring $5 or 5 cans to participating Wellness Wednesdays, Tot Spot events or a special showing of Ratatouille at sundown on Saturday, September 26. Not able to make an event? Donate at the concierge desk throughout September. Visit the Atlantic Station blog to learn more about their Hunger Action Month activities!
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Go Orange Day
What better way to kick off Hunger Action Month than with a little orange, the official color of Hunger Action Month? Don your best orange ensemble for Go Orange Day Thursday, September 3, take a photo of your snazzy outfit, and share it with us using the hashtag #ATLHungerAction!
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#ACFBTweetup
Join us Tuesday, September 15 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Meehan’s Atlantic Station for our #ACFBTweetup! Come out and support the Atlanta Community Food Bank as we take action against hunger in September. Make sure to bring food and monetary donations for raffle tickets! $5/5 nonperishable food items gets you a ticket; $20/20 food items gets you five.
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King of Pops
In support of Hunger Action Month, the King of Pops is offering a special “care package” of pops available at their walk up window at Bernina & Elizabeth Street in Inman Park. For every pack you purchase, $5 goes to the Food Bank. Each 8-pack costs $25 and has two of the following delicious flavors: Cantaloupe Orange Peach, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Strawberry & Watermelon, and Nut & Honey.
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Start a Food and Fund Drive
A great and easy way to help the Food Bank all month long is to host a Food and Fund Drive through our website. Get your family, friends and co-workers to help you reach your goal. Make it a competition, make it a party, but above all...make it fun!
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Tangerine Tango
Hunger Action Fashion? Yes! Tangerine Tango Fashion Show, benefiting the Food Bank, is back at Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square on Wednesday, September 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Professional models will showcase the new fall looks in shades of orange, as attendees enjoy wine and delicious passed hors d’oeuvres by Proof of the Pudding, as well as a chance to win door prizes. Don't miss out!
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Potluck & Pitch
The Food Oasis' Potluck & Pitch event, held at the Food Bank, allows 5 innovators to share their ideas about bringing affordable, fresh and healthy food choices to underserved Atlanta neighborhoods. Bring a dish to share on Thursday, September 24 at 6 p.m. and vote on the best pitch. ALL ticket sales (up to $1,000) go toward the innovator who receives the most votes! Tickets are $10.
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