For the 2024 edition of Hands On Atlanta Week, presented by Delta Air Lines, more than 3,000 volunteers supported over 50 nonprofits and schools across 300 projects! The focus for the week prioritized projects around Food Security and Hurricane Helene relief efforts, but volunteers created meaningful impact in all kinds of areas including building bikes, park beautifications, tutoring elementary students and so much more!
We’re excited to introduce our newest Hands On Hunger cohort! Since 2018, in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, we’ve led 10 cohorts of pantries through our intensive 2 year capacity-building program, with this being our 11th.
Meet one of our newest Hands On Hunger pantries - Stella Love Non-Profit!
Stella Love Non-Profit is a Georgia-based non-profit organization that first started by distributing hot & ready meals to the homeless in downtown Atlanta. Now they have grown to provide services to single-parent households, low-income families, children, youth, and many more!
We’re excited to introduce our newest Hands On Hunger cohort! Since 2018, in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, we’ve led 10 cohorts of pantries through our intensive 2 year capacity-building program, with this being our 11th.
Over the course of just 2 days, close to 6,000 volunteers came together to pack almost 1.5 million meals that will be distributed here locally in Metro Atlanta. Hands On Atlanta was there with support staff volunteers to ensure the Million Meal Pack at State Farm Arena and the 9/11 Day of Remembrance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium hit their meal packing goals. Learn more about these fun and meaningful events and how you can get involved in our fight against food insecurity.
Traditionally, this time of year brings up many feelings of altruism. As we gather around our tables enjoying meals prepared by and shared with loved ones on dark, chilly evenings, the knowledge that others might not have a holiday meal or food in their cupboards is striking in contrast. Volunteering at a food bank, soup kitchen, or stocking a local free pantry are all wonderful ways to share the love with those who might not otherwise have access to healthy, fresh food.
Second Helpings Atlanta, Inc. (SHA) is a non-profit food rescue organization whose mission is to reduce hunger and food waste in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Their volunteers help by using their personal vehicles to rescue surplus fresh and prepared food from their Food Donors and deliver it to their Partner Agencies - all nonprofit organizations that feed those in need.
Who should sign up:
People that are passionate about food insecurity, reducing waste, volunteerism, and/or helping their community.
At least 18 years old, can comfortably lift 30lbs, has a valid driver’s license, a registered/insured personal vehicle, and will follow CDC guidelines (i.e. Wearing a Mask).
When and where you serve:
Their Food Rescue Program runs in the morning, seven days a week, and only takes 90 minutes of your time - plenty of opportunities to work around your busy schedule.
13 mile routes around metro Atlanta
If you are looking for a low contact volunteer experience, being a Second Helpings Atlanta Food Rescue Driver will be perfect for you.
Our friends at Coca-Cola have organized a week of service (July 27-31, 2020) to join the fight against food insecurity. You can join their local efforts with a variety of volunteer options for you and your family to participate in. We've highlighted a few marquee, in-person projects and you can explore all of their projects, including virtual. Learn more and sign up now!
![COX_jpg_color[1].jpg](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5939441b1e5b6c8ab18e524f/1585575053403-97BXOUA7L0450WDM09Y5/COX_jpg_color%5B1%5D.jpg)
