Stories of Impact

Meet our neighbors, donors, partners, and volunteers and learn how we're working together to end hunger.
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  • Neighbors

    Finding Support When SNAP Benefits Are Cut

    Millions of families depend on SNAP benefits to help put food on the table each month. When benefits are cut, families are forced...
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  • Donors

    Jim Frazier – Harvest Legacy Society (Video)

    For longtime donor Jim Frazier, fighting hunger is about giving back to the community. Originally from South Florida, he moved to Atlanta to...
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  • Volunteers

    Fulfilling A Mission

    Samantha has become a familiar face at the Food Bank by volunteering at food recovery gleanings, inventory projects, cleanup efforts, and special events....
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  • Partners

    Nourishing a Community

    Katina, Safe Center Liaison at Redan High School, is on the front lines of addressing food insecurity for students and their families. With...
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  • Neighbors

    Finding Support in His Community (Video)

       Anthony receives food assistance from the Community Food Center – Marietta to help fill the gap between what he can afford...
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  • Donors

    Turning Generosity Into Hope

    Supporting the Atlanta Community Food Bank has become a meaningful tradition for Michiel, a dedicated donor, and his family. What first stood out...
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  • Neighbors

    Behind Every Meal is a Neighbor

    Al, a father of three, first discovered the food distribution at Redan High School simply by passing by and hasn’t forgotten the impact...
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  • Neighbors

    Finding Nourishment and Hope

    Tonya and her husband both work hard to make ends meet and provide for their children. Despite their efforts, they recently experienced food...
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  • Donors

    Commitment to Community

    As donors and volunteers, the Coopers see the impact of the Food Bank’s work as both personal and hopeful. “It is shocking that...
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Hunger Champions

Each year, the Atlanta Community Food Bank recognizes the people and organizations that have gone the extra distance to help in the fight against hunger in our community…our Hunger Champions.

  • Target Stores and Distribution Centers

    Food Donor of the Year

    Target donated more than 3.1 million pounds of food last year and continues to expand store-level donations, helping the Food Bank serve more neighbors through a stronger retail partnership.

  • Solidarity Sandy Springs

    Partner Agency of the Year

    Solidarity Sandy Springs served more than 32,000 shoppers and distributed over 1.1 million pounds of food last year, pairing food access with culturally preferred options and family-focused programs.

  • Mayor Andre Dickens

    Public Official of the Year

    Mayor Andre Dickens championed funding that helped open the Food Bank’s Atlanta Community Food Center, which now serves more than 135 households daily and distributed 1.9 million pounds last year.

  • Takeda Pharmaceutical

    Supporters of the Year

    Takeda’s multi-year support helped launch and scale the Community Food Center model, expanding access to nutritious food and improving the service experience for neighbors in underserved communities.

  • Mickay Hall

    Volunteer of the Year

    Mickay Hall has contributed more than 1,200 volunteer hours at the Marietta Community Food Center, helping train volunteers and ensuring neighbors receive a welcoming, exceptional experience.

Support Our Mission

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