Thanks for visiting our 30 Ways calendar! You’ll find a wide spectrum of events, promotions and ideas for getting involved in hunger relief during the month of September.
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| | | | | 2 | Anytime now through Sept. 12, you can help "Drive Away Hunger" with AutoTrader.com, the Atlanta Braves and Chevrolet simply by test driving a Chevy at one of several participating dealers throughout metro Atlanta. Get all the details here! |
| | | 4 | Think about the impact you could make if you skipped just one $7 lunch and gave what you would have spent to the Food Bank. ACFB can distribute $7.91 worth of groceries for each dollar donated, turning your $7 into more than $50 in groceries for someone in need! |
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| 5 | Choose the "Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake" when you dine at The Cheesecake Factory. They're donating .25 of every slice sold to Feeding America, with 75% of total funds raised going directly to member food banks, including ACFB. Go look at a picture of this delicious slice of heaven! |
| | 6 | Keep it local. Visit United Way's 211 website page to enter your zipcode and get a list of agencies that need volunteers in or near your neighborhood. |
| | | 8 | Anytime this month, purchase a special shopping pass at participating Macy's for just $5 with proceeds going to nonprofits, including Feeding America and ACFB. Bring the pass into Macy's on Saturday, Oct. 16 and receive 10-20% off almost all purchases! Learn more about Macy's Shop for a Cause.
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| | 9 | Here's a good one for all you gardeners! Habersham Gardens nursery is hosting a drive for ACFB. Bring in nonperishable food for ACFB or new/gently used garden tools for ACFB's Community Gardens project anytime this month and you'll receive 10% off your entire purchase! Read up on this and other opportunities at Habersham. |
| | 10 | Get more educated about hunger and poverty. The Food Bank's Hunger 101 project is an excellent resource. We'll offer a special lunch and learn session on Saturday, Sept. 18, and you can sign up right here!
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| | 11 | Love to read? Get over to your neighborhood Borders this weekend (Sept. 11-12) and buy some books! Be sure to let the cashier know that you want to take part in the Food Bank benefit promotion, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to ACFB. |
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| 12 | Kraft will give a portion of the proceeds to Feeding America food banks, including ACFB, when you purchase their Huddle for Hunger products at Publix Super Markets throughout September. |
| | | | | 16 | Participate in Kaiser Permanente's Corporate Run/Walk and bring food to donate to their Corporate Can Collection for ACFB. The team donating the most cans will win an incredible prize package! |
| | 17 | Thousands from Atlanta's Jewish Community will participate in this evening's High Holiday services in congregations across the metro area. Congregants are encouraged to bring nonperishable donations as part of the annual Operation Isaiah food drive. |
| | 18 | Families that don't have money for food often go without other necessities like diapers for their babies. Find out how you can assist ACFB's partnership with Huggies' Every Little Bottom campaign. |
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| | | 21 | Plan to dine out for our special Hunger Action Month Supper Club during Inman Park's Restaurant Week (Sept. 20-26). You choose the night and your favorite of several participating restaurants. All the restaurants will be selling $1 raffle tickets - grand prize is a party at Shaun's with the Inman Park chefs and 30 of your friends! |
| | | 23 | Boo! Love the thrill of a good scare? It'll feel even better getting spooked when you know your trip to Folklore Haunted House will benefit the Food Bank. Donate 2 cans tonight and get $2 off your ticket price. Get more info on Folklore Haunted House here. |
| | | 25 | Do you know someone who's struggling to make ends meet? Take a moment to learn more about ACFB's Atlanta Prosperity Campaign. It's a great source of information on benefits that could make a tremendous difference for many families and individuals. |
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| 26 | Head to historic Plaza Theatre for a screening of the Sci-Fi classic "Serenity" and 20% of your ticket will benefit ACFB. They're asking everyone to donate canned goods as well. Get more details on the event here. |
| | | 28 | Attend tonight's No Story Should Go Unwritten shopping/benefit for ACFB's Kids In Need project at Montblanc Boutique, located in Lenox Square mall, level J. 6:00-8:00 p.m. You can also donate new school supplies through 10/5. |
| | 29 | Join us for the Hunger Action Month Tweet Up this evening from 6:30-8:00. Tours, tastes and more. Stay tuned for details on reserving your spot at the Tweet Up! |
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