Upcoming Events

Doctors Against Hunger
Annual Golf Against Hunger
Thursday, May 17, 2012
This benefit for the Food Bank has proven to be an excellent opportunity to get some sunshine and take a swing against hunger! A scramble format, this tournament includes a Hole in One, Longest Drive, and Closest to Pin contests with awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Contact Dr. Sal Minicozzi at 404.531.9525 for more information.

Cans Film Festival
Friday, May 18 (7 p.m. till movie ends)
Saturday, May 19 (12:00 noon till movie ends)
Historic Fourth Ward Park
Grab a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy top movies under the stars for a great cause! On Friday night, enjoy dinner served by Atlanta’s favorite food trucks, along with live music preceding the film screening of The Trip. On Saturday, the festivities kick off at noon with food trucks, an artist market, lawn games, kids’ activities, and more – all leading up to a screening of Midnight in Paris at 9 P.M. For admission, bring a donation of 3 canned goods or $5 to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Atlanta Street Food Festival
Saturday, July 14th (11 A.M. – 7 P.M.)
Piedmont Park
The Atlanta Street Food Festival will showcase the top Atlanta area food trucks and bring awareness to this growing community that provides high end, quality food in a unique way. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will go to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Attendees will enjoy a day full of high-quality, main-stage entertainment and experience a mix of local bands. Children ages 12 and under are free! For more information or to purchase tickets, go tohttp://www.atlantastreetfoodfestival.com/.

Can Can Ball
Sheraton Downtown
August 24, 2012
Come and kick up your heels at this annual black-tie affair hosted by the Atlanta Apartment Association (AAA). The event signals the official start of the AAA's annual Food-A-Thon and includes dancing, a silent auction, live entertainment and food. All proceeds benefit the Food Bank. To purchase tickets and learn more about the ball, visit http://www.cancanball.org.

Operation Isaiah Food Drive
Rosh Hashanah - Eve of Yom Kippur Sept. 16 – 25, 2012
Participating Metro Congregations
Members of Atlanta's Jewish community are encouraged to bring nonperishable food donations as part of the annual High Holiday Services Operation Isaiah Food Drive from Rosh Hashanah to the eve of Yom Kippur.  Simply bring food and drop in the special barrels prior to services at participating metro congregations.

CANstruction^®
November 9 – 18 at Colony Square
Colony Square
Free Entry
CANstruction^® combines the competitive spirit of a design/build competition with a unique way to help feed hungry people. Competing teams, lead by architects and engineers, showcase their talents by designing giant sculptures made entirely out of canned and packaged foods. At the close of the exhibitions all of the food used in the structures is donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Atlanta Apartment Association
25th Annual Food-A-Thon
TBD, 2012
The Atlanta Apartment Association is gearing up for their 25th annual Food-A-Thon!  Each year, association members spend six months collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars and  pounds of food for ACFB. Every October, they make their special delivery during a parade and block party. If you live in an apartment community, ask your management office for details on how you can participate in this awesome effort!

Lend Me An Ear
TBD 2012

Enjoy a fabulous evening of live old-time radio re-creations, complete with on-stage sound effects, presented by members of Atlanta's professional acting unions: the Screen Actor's Guild, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and Actors Equity Association. The 2011 celebration of radio's past included such fan favorites as Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and X Minus One with a humorous extraterrestrial tale from the future entitled "Venus Is a Man's World."

WordFeast: Food for the Body and Soul 2011
TBD, 2012
“WordFeast: Food for the Body and Soul” is an annual evening of words, works and performances by prominent authors, playwrights, musicians and spoken-word artists that helps the Food Bank serve those in need during the holidays. Last year’s event featured the talent of author, storyteller, actor, comedian and event emcee Rob Cleveland; Oprah’s Book Club® author, critically acclaimed novelist, poet and playwright Pearl Cleage; author and EDGAR award winning playwright Phillip DePoy; author, playwright, Creative Loafing's 2010 "Best Local Playwright," and GA Voice's "Best Local Writer" Topher Payne; and more! The evening will also feature musician Eric Moore. A reception, meet and greet, and book signing, sponsored by The Real Chow Baby and Charis Books and More, concludes the evening. All proceeds benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Kroger Can Hunger
TBD 2012
All Metro Area Kroger Stores
When you're shopping at Kroger during the holidays, and your cashier asks if you want to donate, please say yes! Simply choose a $1, $3 or $5 icon. Your donation will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

The Gathering
TBD, 2013
Join with Georgia Meeting Planners International (GaMPI) as they celebrate community for a great cause at The Gathering - GaMPI’s signature charity benefit for Atlanta’s Table, the Food Bank’s prepared and perishable food rescue project. Learn more about the event here.

Atlanta's Table Full Course Golf Classic
TBD 2013
The Full Course Classic is one of the longest running charity tournaments dedicated to raising funds for local hunger-relief efforts. It benefits Atlanta's Table, the prepared food rescue project of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. For more information, visit our Full Course Classic page.

Taste of the Nation
April 12, 2012

Considered the premier epicurean event of the social season, Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation is the best way to sample cuisine from the city's top chefs all under one roof. More tastings, samplings, great silent auction items and unbelievable live auction items than you can imagine! Proceeds benefit ACFB, Genesis and Share Our Strength. For more information visit http://www.strength.org/atlantataste/.

Twains: Fourth Annual SpringFest
TBD, 2013
Twains Billiards & Tap, 211 E. Trinity Street, Decatur, GA 30030
“A Musical Extravaganza of Historic Proportions!” 
The annual SpringFest is an all-day local music festival: enjoy spring festivities, great local music on stages both inside and outside, some killer food and beer, circus performers, shenanigans for the kids and more…  All for a great cause! 

Stamp Out Hunger
21th Annual Letter Carriers Food Drive
TBD, 2013
Across Metro Atlanta
Stay tuned for info on the 2013 Stamp Out Hunger food drive.  This food drive takes place on a Saturday in early May.  Simply leave a bag of nonperishable groceries at your mailbox and your letter carrier will pick them up when he or she delivers your mail.  What an easy way to help those in need of food assistance!

Ongoing Promotions

Have you heard about the hCard?

It's a fantastic way to get some significant discounts with hundreds of local and national merchants. Proceeds from the hCard benefit the participating organization of your choice. Of course, we hope you'll choose the Atlanta Community Food Bank! Learn about discounts with merchants like like Olive Garden, Chili's, and many more! Visit http://www.atlantafoodbank.schoolheart.com/ to learn more.