Thanksgiving Networking & Food Donation Drive | A Gift of Giving

Network over coffee & breakfast while taking action against food insecurity in Atlanta! Supporting MOWA & Hosea Helps at Westside Park.

Thanksgiving Community Networking & Food Donation Drive | A Gift of Giving

Connect, collaborate, and make a real difference in our city! Join me, Ashley B. Adams, with Keller Williams Realty First Atlanta for our 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Community Networking & Food Drive at Westside Park – Parking Lot I by the pavilion for a heartwarming event.

What: This multi-purpose community morning brings together local professionals, entrepreneurs, neighbors, and leaders to:

• Network & Connect: Expand your professional circles over complimentary beverages and light breakfast treats on us while you mingle.
• Fight Food Insecurity: Drop off non-perishable food, holiday meal staples, and pet food for our local non-profit organizations.

Why: Food insecurity remains a critical challenge across Metro Atlanta. According to recent data from the Atlanta Community Food Bank, 1 in 8 Atlantans and 1 in 5 children face food insecurity daily (Source: Atlanta Community Food Bank). Furthermore, over 12% of seniors in Georgia experience the threat of hunger (Source: Meals on Wheels Atlanta).

To address this head-on, we are uniting with two leading local non-profits:

• Meals on Wheels Atlanta (MOWA), a new non-profit partner supporting senior neighbors with daily meal delivery and pet care support.
• Hosea Helps, a non-profit organization that aims to assist at least 1200+ families for Thanksgiving and Christmas this holiday season.

When: Meet us by the pavilion on Saturday, 11/7, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at Westside Park - Parking Lot 1 to drop off your donation and network. All donations will be dropped off at MOWA and Hosea Helps on Tuesday, 11/17.

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How to Participate:

1. RSVP & Attend: Register and join us at Westside Park in Parking Lot 1 for casual networking, beverages, and a light breakfast.

2. Bring Donation Items: Bring unexpired items from the checklist below to drop off:

For Senior Neighbors and their Pets (MOWA):

• Canned proteins (tuna, chicken, sardines), peanut butter & jelly, rice, quinoa, pasta, pasta sauce, oatmeal packets
• Canned fruits, canned vegetables, canned soups, snack items, crackers, breakfast bars
• Shelf-stable milk (soy, almond, cow's milk), jugs of juice, 6-pack juices, decaf tea
• Pet Supplies: Unopened dry dog or cat food

For Holiday Family Meals (Hosea Helps):

• Frozen turkey or ham, boxed stuffing, canned cranberry sauce, canned corn, canned green beans
• Canned soup, canned chicken or tuna, cases of bottled water

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Looking for Food Assistance?

If you or someone you know is seeking food assistance or holiday meal support this season, please check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section below for direct community programs and food pantry resources.

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Can't Attend in Person?

Contact Ashley directly at ashleyba@kw.com to arrange an advance donation pickup or drop-off!

We look forward to coming together as a community to spread the joy of giving this holiday season. Your food donations to elders and families in need will make a difference in someone's life.

To express my gratitude for your donation(s), please contact me at ashleyba@kw.com or fill out a quick form to receive your free home value report here.

See you soon!

With gratitude,

Ashley

Avid Volunteer & Real Estate Consultant