Test drive a new car at a local Chevy dealership participating in the "Drive Away Hunger" campaign with AutoTrader.com. They're donating $10 to ACFB for every test drive now through Sept. 20!  You can also win free Braves tickets - get the scoop here.

Into social networking?  "Like" ACFB on Facebook or follow us on Twitter!

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 $7.04 worth of groceries for each dollar donated, turning your $7 into nearly $50 in groceries for someone in need!

If you want to contact your representatives about hunger issues, but you're not sure who they are, Project Vote Smart can help you out! www.votesmart.org

A garden is a great place to volunteer.  Learn about the Food Bank's Community Gardens project.  Ages 10 and up.

If you would like to volunteer at a food pantry or meal program in your area, visit United Way's 211 website page or simply call 2-1-1 to get a list of agencies near you.  2-1-1 is also the number to call if you or someone you know is in need of food assistance.

You might be surprised to learn who's dealing with hunger and food insecurity. The Food Bank's Hunger 101 project is an excellent resource for understanding the reality and scope of this issue that more and more people are facing. Schedule a Hunger 101 workshop for your group today.

Grab some co-workers and head to Turner Field for Kaiser Permanente's Corporate Walk/Run!  Hint:  You'll want to register ahead of time.  And If you're coming, be sure to bring food for their Corporate Challenge Food Drive. Get full details on the KP Corporate Walk/Run.  

Check out the Atlanta Community Food Bank's blog.  We love to feature voices from our community: partner agencies and their clients, Youth Summit participants, school teachers and more. How about your voice? Tell us your story at blog@acfb.org.

The 28th annual Hunger Walk/Run happens in March, but it's never too early to start thinking about your team. Check out our HWR Facebook Page and save the date - March 11, 2012!

There are many volunteer opportunities at the Food Bank. Help load food into partner agency vehicles, restock the shelves at Kids In Need, even lend a hand in our Administrative offices or sort and pack food boxes. See all the options here!

Families that don't have money for food often go without other necessities like diapers, shampoo or tooth paste.  To meet the need, ACFB is now encouraging product drives for non-food items in addition to traditional food drives. Get all the info you need for coordinating a product drive for ACFB.

Read some real stories from people who are struggling - or who have struggled - with hunger in their own lives.  Feeding America's "Faces of Hunger" brings to life the fact that it could be our neighbors, our friends, or even our own family.

Check us out on YouTube!  We've got videos on everything from the Food Bank's early days to the Hunger Walk/Run, teachers shopping at the Kids In Need free store and so much more!

Sign up to give monthly with ACFB's Partners in Sharing program.  The amount you give? That's entirely up to you and your budget.  Learn more about ACFB's monthly giving opportunity.

Participate in AutoTrader.com's Drive Away Hunger Food Drive. Bring 10 cans and get a free ticket to tonight's Brave's Game! 

If you've never been inside the Food Bank's warehouse, it's hard to fathom the scope of our work - last year alone, we distributed nearly 34 millions pounds of food and product!  We love to offer tours. If you would like a tour of the Food Bank, contact james.johnson@acfb.org.

Whodunit? Find out at the Agatha's Mystery Dinner Theater production "Next Bite at Twilight: The Saga Continues."  All proceeds for tonight's show benefit ACFB and the Humane Society.  You can purchase tickets online here to benefit ACFB!

Take a Simple Abundance Cooking Class, and you'll have a great time learning tips from top Atlanta chefs.  Best of all, every bit of the proceeds benefit ACFB! Tonight's class features Chef Scott Keefer of The Original El Taco - reserve your seat in advance!  Can't make it tonight? Reserve your seat for Chef Chris Hall's class (Local Three) next Monday!

This month's Supper Club happens for a full week as we team up with Inman Park Restaurant Week now through September 25th!  Buy a $1 raffle ticket to benefit ACFB for a chance to win an amazing raffle prize!
 

Help get fresh fruits and vegetables to people in need of food assistance. Volunteer at the Produce Marketing Association Show.  It happens in October, but we need to fill all 750 slots as quickly as possible! 

Did you know our Hunger 101 Curriculum Modules can be easily downloaded?  These have been recently updated and are terrific resources for teachers and others who want to lead their group to learn more about the realities of living with hunger and food insecurity.

Want a snazzy night on the town where you can sample the best from Atlanta's top chefs? The Atlanta Food Rave at the Andrews Entertainment Complex is the place to be tonight!  Get all the details for Food Rave 2011!

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.

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.  More details soon to come.

Share your "Daily Victory" on Balance Bar's Facebook page and they'll donate a Balance Bar to the Food Bank!

Did you know that ACFB partners with over 700 nonprofits across 38 counties? These are the food pantries, shelters, kitchens and other programs that receive food and grocery products from our warehouse and feed families and individuals in need. It's Agency Appreciation Week!  See what our agencies have to say about who they are serving and the challenges they face.

Some people are surprised to learn that ACFB distributes brand new school supplies in addition to food. But it actually makes sense.  Kids who go without food often go without school supplies as well.  Find out how you can get involved in ACFB's Kids In Need free store for teachers.

Opa!  Who doesn't love the Atlanta Greek Festival? ACFB is the benefiting nonprofit for tonight's opening night!  More details to come.

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