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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Into social networking?  Here's a great way to help spread the word about Hunger Action Month.  "Like" ACFB on Facebook and/or follow us on Twitter. We'll also be rolling out a new mini-video each weekday during Hunger Action Month. Check it out on YouTube!

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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!

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Make the Hunger Action Month Pledge at Feeding America.  It only takes a minute.  Fun tidbit ... lots of celebrities are making the pledge too. Find out how they're going to help!

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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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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!

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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.

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Want to volunteer at a special event benefiting ACFB?  We have special training for that!  Sign up to attend ACFB's Special Events Orientation session on Sept. 7 or 21.

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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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Want to get a better sense of who is dealing with the threat of food insecurity and hunger in our country? You might be surprised. Read some of the "Real Stories" on Feeding America's website.

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Bring 10 canned goods to donate at participating Chevy dealers Aug. 30 - Sept. 12, and get a voucher for a free ticket to tonight's Atlanta Braves - Washington Nationals game.  Learn more about this special ticket deal with AutoTrader.com, the Braves and Chevrolet!

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ACFB has a growing base of donors who wish to give monthly because it's such an easy way to provide ongoing support. The amount you give? That's entirely up to you and your budget. Learn more about ACFB's Partners in Sharing giving opportunity.

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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! 

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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.

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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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Whodunit? Find out at the Agatha's Mystery Dinner Theater production "Pyler Terry's" The Dead Housewives of Atlanta! Ticket proceeds for tonight's show benefit ACFB and the Humane Society.  Tickets for this special evening are already available.  Click here to purchase tickets or learn more.

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Do you love to cook? Or, are you a novice in the kitchen? Either way, 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 hunger relief! Tonight's class features Chef Craig Richards of La Tavola Trattoria.


 

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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!

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The 27th annual Hunger Walk/Run happens in March, but it's never too early to start thinking about your team. Save the date - March 13, 2011!

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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.

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See Widespread Panic at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre.  Food drive and monetary donations benefit ACFB tonight and tomorrow night! Learn more about the food drive here.  Band member John Bell has a creative plan to fight hunger - see Bell's Feeding America pledge here.

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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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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.

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Laugh! Simple as that. Comcast will donate $1 to ACFB for every new viewer who goes On Demand to watch Who's Laughing Now? Featured comedians were taped live this July in Atlanta. This guy shows you how easy it is to catch Who's Laughing Now? On Demand!

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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.

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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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