Members of the Atlanta Apartment Association unload hundreds of thousands of pounds of food and funds each fall at their annual Food-A-Thon. Learn how you can lead a top food drive today!
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The number of Americans living in poverty increased to nearly 43 million in 2009 - an increase of 3.1 million people in just one year. (U.S. Census Bureau 2008-2009 ACS Profile, released 2010)
If you're looking for a snapshot of what ACFB's up to, look no further than our Tumblr page. Great videos, photos, quick stories, new clips and more. It's a wonderful way to stay up to date on our latest news!
House Votes to Cut Food Stamps
The House approved legislation Thursday to cut food stamps by $36 billion. According to the Washington Post, the bill is "a dead letter" in the Senate, but the threat of severe cuts remains. Please contact your representatives in the House and Senate over the next weeks as the new Farm Bill is being hashed out. Let them know we need a Farm Bill that protects federal nutrition programs! To easily find your representatives, visit Project Vote Smart.
Cooking Class with Lure's Chef Bradley
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about preparing Georgia shrimp from Chef David Bradley of Lure, Fifth Group Restaurants' latest seafood venture. Lure's opening is highly anticipated, and you can be among the first to grab a taste! Get the full class menu and sign up for Georgia Shrimp from Head to Tail, happening Monday evening, May 21.
If you're looking for a snapshot of what ACFB's up to, 
The House approved legislation Thursday to cut food stamps by $36 billion. According to the 
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about preparing Georgia shrimp from Chef David Bradley of Lure, Fifth Group Restaurants' latest seafood venture. Lure's opening is highly anticipated, and you can be among the first to grab a taste! Get the full class menu and sign up for 
