Atlanta Community Food Bank

I have the opportunity to serve at the Atlanta community food Bank with my company. It was a beautiful experience and I was so blessed to be able to give back in such a beautiful way. To see the donations that have been given and to be able to sort through the boxes to check the date is sure that nothing was expired or damaged was great. From the time of checking in to the time that I left it was such a blessed and beautiful experience and I hope to come back again in the near future to serve again. Thank you!

They differentiate court mandated to regular community service and try and disguise by stating they will be signing legal documentation when you can sign in and say that’s exactly what it’s for . If they have multiple locations it can be stated on the website . They can send out a email that we can read our selves to explain how the food bank works . The tour understandable that can’t be replicated digitally and it’ll Possibly confuse those without the mental capacity to. I’d recommend hands on Atlanta where they have a website and log in to keep track of hours and mostly friendly supportive individuals that aren’t prone to treat you differently or speak to you differently by having a condescending tone because it’s “court mandated” . If you’re coming 30 mins away and won’t be there before 9:15 please don’t arrive or waste your time . Those that have to do things as far as drop children at daycare those with appointments they will not work with you they will reschedule you for another week or two weeks. “It’s common sense” that’s what the lady at the front desk would say so please those that don’t know how to mentally deal with these people without losing control or getting outright disrespectful do not come here please . You’ll get your self in more trouble .

I've volunteered at the ATL Community Food bank in different locations. Place and process is well organized. They play music the whole time volunteers are packing meals making it a fun activity for everyone. I love volunteering here and will continue to do so in the future.

My organization and I had a really great time giving back in our community. It felt good knowing we were contributing to such a great cause!! The air in the warehouse was not working so it was a very toasty afternoon. Everything was organized and ran smoothly. Kayla, Don, & Jabari were great! Full of energy and helpful! We will be back!!

I parked in front of the closed gate the night before my delivery appt. I woke up to three other trucks parked here as well. So overnight parking is limited & I didn’t have any trouble sleeping here. I checked in at 7:12am and sat until 7:45am before someone came out. He told me they get all of their trucks out by 8am before they start unloading outside trucks. He took my number and said he’d call once he had a door for me. I got the call at 8:11am and was empty at 8:41am. Friendly folks and quick unloading.

I’ve been an avid volunteer in the Atlanta Metro area for over 25 years. This was my first experience with the Atlanta Food Bank. Special shout out to Maxwell Price, and Rachel (pic below- marketing executive ) for an informative, challenging, and fun-filled experience. The Central State University PAC alumni chapter will be back!

I like that Atlanta Community Food Bank is the managing facility for Feeding America but now the ACFB has monopolized the industry of feeding the community via not allowing the small food pantry which we attend to receive complete nutritionist food items. The new food pantry which are cooperated by the Atlanta Community food bank has ALL the good food which we can only receive from their facility once a month. But we attend our small pantries twice a week with no good food to choose from. WE NEED HELP!!!!

I donate on a regular basis to ACFB. The work they do is a blessing to the community. If you need help, go to their website and follow the prompts for help. There is a number for you to text for help and a list of four locations on the website with phone numbers to SCHEDULE an appointment. You just can't show up to the main warehouse for food.

They are a great resource for the community for anyone experiencing food insecurity. Lots of good food options including frozen and refrigerated with some fresh vegetables and fruits. The items are good quality and not discarded goods. Neighbors do need to have an appointment to shop though. Go to their website for more information.

My employer coordinated a volunteer day for employees and it was such a wonderful experience. I always get a wonderful sense of humility when I partake in events like this. It does something for your soul when you serve others! The staff was extremely engaging, very friendly and knowledgeable. Especially, Audrey and Kyle they were very hands on and ready to assist or answer any questions that we had. It was a wonderful day.

I have volunteered here a couple times with a couple different groups and the experience has always been fantastic! The staff do a great job of orienting us and answering questions along the way. The music is great and it's awesome because multiple groups or organizations get to volunteer with each other and it makes the experience even better. If you know of an organization looking to do a group volunteer activity, I would highly recommend the Atlanta Community Food Bank! Also, there is huge parking lot and easily accessible from the highway.

Highly recommend volunteering at this center! Staff is super friendly and it's so nice to be around individuals from all walks of life just trying to help out. Everyone is working towards the same goal. Each shift is about 4 hours and at the end they tell you how many pounds of food you've moved and how many meals that equals out to. It's an uplifting environment and whatever batch you're in, you're sure to be surrounded with the nicest people. Definitely looking forward to volunteering here again!

I had been looking for a local organization to support in Atlanta, and I think I've found my place. I've volunteered a couple of times here now and I can say that I will continue to give my time to this great organization. The Atlanta Community Food Bank serves many different counties in Georgia with various services. At this particular location, I often volunteer in the warehouse. With the guidance of various volunteers, they run a tight operation. Everything is extremely organized. You have the option to help out in different ways. You can sort donations, so quality inspections of products and even pack boxes to be sent to families. No matter what the task is, you will be trained to succeed and make an impact. In the end, you get to see how many meals you helped prepare. Typically, it's a fairly high number and it feels great to have made an impact in the community. The food bank is a great cause in Atlanta. Their fight against food insecurity is admirable, I will certainly be back to join in their mission!

If you ever have an opportunity to volunteer at ACFB, I highly recommend you do it. It is such a rewarding feeling to give back to our communities and those that are experiencing food devastation. You can volunteer with your organization or you can volunteer individually. They have a great staff who are very knowledgeable and teach you all the tasks. The tasks are not hard to do, it just requires you pay attention and follow direction. The ACFB warehouse is so clean and does great work. They have lockers if you bring a purse or bag with you as these items can not go into the warehouse area. They do provide coffee and water for the volunteers and there is even a Photo Booth to take a photo and put on their board or take home with you.

Although this was a Yelp event, it hit diff today. Giving back is what we are on this earth todo I appreciate the opportunity to help ppl who are in need because I would want the same in return. The ACF has really dedicated a lot for misfortunate ppl with this grand facility and the amazing people that have joined ACF. Some of the ppl like Eric, and Keisha were really helpful and gave it their all. The food we were sorting was name brand, healthy, and not cheap at all. Everything these individuals will receive is indeed good food and a true blessing. I will def be returning to assist in anyway that I can moving forward especially since they have one in my own community.

Spent our Sunday morning volunteering at ACFB and let me tell you Rick and his crew are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. I highly recommended volunteering your time to help feed families in need

What a cool place to volunteer.... I will do this again...so many people are in need ...so much food was donated.... We sorted food for a few hours..be sure to wear comfortable clothing that can get a little yuckie ... The individual who showed us how to sort the food was funny and very descriptive. There are so many people in need of food in Atlanta , just a few hours of your time can go a long way... We sorted something like 500 tons of food in just a few hours...They j Had awesome music playing as we sorted...It is awesome cor companies that might want to gove back to the community and engage in a team building exercise...its also great for families who need something fun easy and positive to do together... It awesome to show young people to value what they have and helps them understand not everyone is blessed with basic needs such as food....

Had a wonderful experience helping out here. It's amazing to see how much food they collect and how little food is needed to make a huge difference. I appreciate that they think about food combining and providing filling foods. I have volunteered here twice and plan to continue to help this cause out whenever I can.

Love working at the ACFB - you can volunteer for a few hours sorting can donations (which can be a team building activity for groups) or hep in other ways. The staff is well organized and can give you direction until you've got a task mastered, then show you something else if you get bored.

Volunteered here with friends from college and it was a fantastic experience. The work they're doing here is important and directly affecting the community. We arrived early at around 8am and were immediately shuffled into a room with chairs. Before we got started, the director of the program gave a speech of the mission of the organization as well as how the work we would complete that day would go to. We also were educated on the different roles available and what foods in various states were to be sorted and what could be thrown out. After that, we were let into the warehouse where piles of foods would be sorted through. Each couple of people had a section and we went at it! We did this for four hours and the time flew by. We all got the hang of it and we all had a great time doing it. Setting this up was easy and learning how to do it was easy. It's just a matter of getting out and doing it! If you're not one of outdoor or very manual labor type volunteer work, this is for you. It's relaxing, not heavily complicated, and anyone can do it. This organization is doing such great work, it's the least we can do to help!

I have volunteered here several times with my coworkers. The staff is so dedicated to what they do. They have a positive mindset and show that. That let you know that what we're doing is making a difference. Even if you just have 1 hour to volunteer - you're helping the community. You're giving back. We usually have a big group so there are different things we're able to do a day group. The times that I've been here we help sort food, package it up, and weigh it. They keep the energy flowing through the room that time flies by so quickly. All year long they are looking for volunteers. The food bank relies on volunteers in many ways, especially with day to day operations. If you don't have a group that's ok! There are different opportunities for individuals as well. Check out this organization. They have many different projects that are making change in our community. Whether you're from Atlanta or live here now - get together and give back. The smallest thing for you will make a difference in someone's life.

I am a chef for Meals on Wheels and recently visited the Food bank with our director. I was pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness of the facility. The staff was courteous, pleasant and helpful and very professional. I am happy that Georgia charities have such a nice place to go to pick out our goods to provide for those in need. I was a little Leary of the location for our safety as I am not familiar with the area of Atlanta where the food bank is located. Once inside I felt comfortable and secure. It was the route between the highway and the food bank which worried me.

The ACFB is a great organization serving those in need in the greater Atlanta community! My review below is focused solely on the volunteering aspect at ACFB, which I encourage everyone to do! It is very simple to volunteer at the ACFB. Go online to their website and fill out a profile. Then you can search for volunteer shifts (there are multiple shifts per day) and sign up for a convenient time. Many companies also organize volunteer outings to the ACFB, so that could be an option for you as well. Children over the age of (8?) are also allowed to volunteer! Double check on the age requirement before you go. Once you have signed up, then if you want to drop in unannounced for a shift then they will not turn you away (but it is advised to sign up ahead of time). You must be on time (i.e. early) for your shift or they will not let you in. The facility is secure and they go over very important information before your volunteer session begins, so please be on time! I also suggest wearing jeans and you must wear closed toe shoes. The shifts are typically 2.5 hours, but that includes the welcome/instructions, work, break, work, close. Most volunteers work in the Product Rescue Center (PRC) sorting food that individuals have donated, but I have also put together boxes of food for the elderly during one of my shifts. If you like to organize then this is the place for you! There is a literally a job for everyone and you can talk to other volunteers while you work and listen to the fun pop music that they play over the warehouse speakers. The time always flies by and you leave feeling like you have made a difference in the community! Check it out!

I LOVE ACFB! This is such a great place for community service for all ages, groups, and individuals. It's so inspiring how much they do for the community! They have the main sorting center in midtown, but they also have a community garden, several food banks around metro Atlanta, and a Kids In Need program. They also sponsor special donations for natural distasters like the hurricane in PR. When you volunteer with them they educate you about their mission and their community impact. They're even there volunteering alongside you. Looking forward to going back soon!

Atlanta Community Food Bank Give back to the community by volunteering or making a donation to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. With distribution of roughly 20 million pounds of food to nearly 800 agencies annually, the Atlanta Community Food Bank depends on donations and 150,000 volunteers each year. I've volunteered for the Product Rescue Center and it was fun. For a few hours you sort and inspect donations like canned goods, medicine, cleaning products, etc. Other volunteer projects include Kids in Need and the Community Garden Initiative. Children, high school students, college students and adults are eligible for projects. To volunteer or donate visit www.acfb.org or call (404) 892-9822. The Atlanta Community Food Bank is centrally located downtown near Marietta Boulevard. at 732 Joseph Boulevard. Remember, we have to eat to survive and just imagine what your life would be like without food. Every helping hand counts.

This is a regular volunteer tree spot for my company. I've been volunteering here for several years in the food sorting area. This is a great organization supporting families who are in need with food throughout the year. Serving here provides a new perspective in hunger in our community. Whoever you think of as the stereotype of "hungry" is not the only group in need. Hunger crosses all boundaries and communities and I'm happy to volunteer with ACFB. They have opportunities for organizations to help with food sorting all the time, but you can also serve as a family or an individual. There is always a need. Check them out and learn how you can help.

Me and a bunch of co-workers went here the other night after work for about 2.5 hours and sorted and packed boxes of food. To be honest really didn't know what I was getting myself into but from the minute you walk in the staff here at the ACFB makes you feel right at home. After a brief orientation of the do's and dont's of what to pack and what not to we all headed out to the warehouse. This place is packed full of food pallets as well misc items donated by either local corporations, grocery stores like publix/whole foods etc...and even CVS and other local places for toiletries. My co workers and started off sorting these massive bins of assorted foods and searching through expiration dates and what's good and what's not...it was a blast. You know some competitiveness set in as people tried to rave each other through the sorting. It got pretty intense and again the staff made it a ton of fun! We had a short break which the staff showed us a short video and history of the ACFB and I was blown away on how many different things they do from a garden of fresh veggies to helping out kids with free school supplies. It also showed what an impact it was making on certain individuals lives and how they were paying that forward. It really does honestly put things in perspective. Even though I do not live here in Atlanta I was sure humbled to help give a hand in such deserving charity. In the end we helped sort and pack: 17,285lbs of food = 11,985 meals Follow them on Twitter at @acfb

This place is mainly for receiving, storing, sorting, and distributing donated items. They also offer Hunger 101 lessons, and work with so many companies and organizations. This place does so much to help the community. It's a great place to volunteer. You'll get to meet and help all walks of life.

I called in with my credit card too make a donation. I got a text notice from my card/nabk that the card was used that night for a purchase at Best Buy. Nothing was ever given to the Atlanta Food Bank and I had to contact my card to refute the charge. I was refunded but I will never make a donation to the Atlanta Food Bank other than by check and I don't even feel safe doing that. It made me very sad.

I have volunteered at several places throughout Atlanta and this has BY FAR been my favorite. It is so organized and efficient while still being loads of fun! I was first connected with this place through Hands on Atlanta! (Another great organization to get you connected.) On my first experience I made a great friend and helped sort more than 400 pounds of food and household items. This is a great place to volunteer individually or to take a large group. Plus, it's a good way to do something for someone else while having fun!

I'm actually pretty impressed on how things are run here at ACFB. I kind of assumed it'd be run by someone that's not passionate about their job or just trying to get a job. But our Lead was someone that truly loved what he did and why he did it. Same goes for the staff members. I think the guy that was our Lead for our company's volunteering outing was.. Billy? Bill? Great guy and very helpful. He was very articulate with instructions and thoroughly explained on what to do once we were on the floor. ACFB is a place where all donations are received, stored, sorted and given out. The warehouse is huge. I saw so many boxes and items... whoa. Definitely can tell this place had a lot going on. When we first arrived at the center, we were all seated in their main area. Once all the groups arrived, we were given instructions on what to keep, throw away, who will do what and etc. It was simple. But we had a few groups of youngins so Billy had to sometimes re-explain. But no worries on that. Once we got on the floor - it was like an assembly line x 4(?). The work areas had long assembly lines.. so long that it could fit at least 10 -15 people. The line closest to the scale was the "finished packing line". Each box had to have certain items (feminine hygiene, assorted beverages, canned foods, and etc). Each scale had a color coded paper to write the weight/date on. Also, each box had to weigh a certain amount. Can't be too light or too heavy. This process made the time go by so fast! We were there for 2 hours, but it only felt like 30 mins. I highly recommend folks to come here for volunteering. All staff members I met were solid and super nice.

First time volunteering here. I came with my friend's organization, Lynda's Legacy. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Feel free to sign up and help!

I had a great time helping out at the food bank! They are such a good organization and do such good things. I have volunteered here twice and had a great time both times. The facility is nice and new. They have tons of parking in the lot. They have a presentation at the beginning ensuring that you understand the job you are going to do and a break in the middle for snacks and a video. They do a good job of explaining what the program does and why it is important that you are there to volunteer. The reason that I didn't give the 5th star was because they didn't start on time. We started almost 30 minutes late. I was told that I had to be there by 6 or the doors would lock and they wouldn't let anyone else in. I understand that they say and do this because they keep the doors locked and don't want to have to explain the directions twice, but I left work early to get there by 6 and it was frustrating for me to just have to sit and wait. I had a very good experience both times and would be happy to come back again soon.

A wonderful organization that does so much for the Atlanta community. Donate time, money, food, supplies and they will benefit those less fortunate. My company works with them frequently on donation drives and it's a privilege to do so.

Great place to volunteer. I usually do the product rescue center where you sort and package groceries but they have a community garden you can work in as well. The staff is pleasant, welcoming, and patient. The volunteer shifts are structured as such that you get a mini break to grab a snack or some water which is a nice consideration. Parking is free and plentiful.

The ACFB is a great organization. The people who work there are very devoted to their jobs and they work so hard to accomplish what they do. The impressive thing about the ACFB is that they have so many events - either their own events or other events that benefit them. Even at the events which they are not actually organizing, there will be an ACFB presence; they are great at recruiting volunteers to help out and they will always bring some barrels by to collect food. I have volunteered at several events for them and they were very fun. I know the point of volunteering is not just to have fun, but it can't hurt, right? I absolutely will volunteer with them again.

This is a fantastic organization that provides a wealth of volunteer services for the community. While the Product Rescue Center distributes food to 800 agencies in Atlanta, the Community Gardening Initiative allows people to grow their own food. In addition, the Kinds In Need Program provides much needed school supplies for schools and the Atlanta Prosperity Campaign offers people the needed financial benefits they are looking for.

Excellent organization worthy of your donation and assistance. I've had the opportunity to personally meet the ED and he is a real leader full of integrity. Since I also have experience working for a similar organization I can tell you that Atlanta is blessed to have this organization caring for its poor. It's legit and truly one of the best of its kind in the country.

Our church does monthly service projects around the city of Atlanta with our 5-12th grade students and the ACFB is always one of our favorites! The staff do a great job of explaining what the different tasks are and helping our students understand how the work they do here impacts the community. It is also a fun environment to serve in.

Enjoyed another PRC Food Sorting Event. I went with a group this time which was fun. We all felt very accomplished about how many meals we provided Looking forward doing more and taking others in my family with me next time.