Feeding The Valley

The Big Shred - LaGrange
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Feeding the Valley Food Bank – LaGrange, 118 Gordon Commercial Drive, LaGrange, GA, 30240, United States
Join us at The Big Shred – To Keep Kids Fed!
This is a LaGrange community on-site shred day and food drive.
Bring your old bank records, tax records, receipts, personal papers that need shredding!
Drive through and the RiverMill Data Management shred truck will be onsite to shred your documents. Businesses are also welcome to use this service.
Help us get through a food shortage! There are two ways to help:
Donate Food – When you attend The Big Shred, please bring a donation of non-perishable food items, that will go right back into the community to help our Partner Agencies provide food for families facing hunger.
Make a Monetary Donation – For every $1 donated, Feeding the Valley can provide 6 meals to someone in need. Bring your donation when you attend The Big Shred, or DONATE HERE.
Your support is appreciated!

Legal Food Frenzy: April-May
2024-04-01 08:00 - 2024-05-31 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Georgia
Organized by Feeding Georgia, the Legal Food Frenzy (LFF) is a peer-to-peer fundraiser among all legal professionals in the state of Georgia.
Are you an attorney? You are invited to join us! Register HERE.
The official Georgia Legal Food Frenzy resources toolkit is HERE, to help you make the most of your participation. Please email jshawa@feedingthevalley.org for more information.

Fight Hunger. Spark Change.: April-May
2024-04-01 08:00 - 2024-05-31 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Georgia
Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Is a Feeding America fundraiser, partnering with Walmart and Sam’s Clubs. Proceeds from the sales of participating grocery brands benefit this event and shoppers also have the option to donate to their local food banks as they check out or shop online.

Empty Bowl
2024-04-07 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Psalmond Road Recreation Center, 6550 Psalmond Road, Columbus, GA, 31820, United States
It’s More than a Bowl. It’s a Promise to End Hunger. The Empty Bowls Project is a nationwide, grassroots effort to raise awareness about hunger.
One in five children in Georgia is considered food insecure. Our Empty Bowl luncheon, presented by Columbus Parks & Recreation, supports Feeding the Valley’s Kids Café Program. This program provides more than 2,000 hot, nutritious meals for at-risk children in our community after school every day and throughout the summer when school is out.
Every Empty Bowl ticket purchased will provide 120 meals for children in our community!
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. You will receive a wonderful soup lunch and a handmade or hand-painted bowl that you select. Additional bowls are available for sale.
TIME & NEW LOCATION: Sunday, April 7, 2024, 11am-3 pm – Psalmond Road Recreation Center, 6550 Psalmond Road, Midland, GA. 31820.
Thank you for supporting this mission. We believe that no child should ever be hungry.

Online ticket sales have closed, but you can still get your tickets at the door!

If you would like to become a volunteer for this event, click here.

Aflac Hunger Action Center Ribbon Cutting Celebration
2024-05-15 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Feeding the Valley Food Bank – Midland, GA., 6919 Jamesson Way, Midland, GA, 31820, United States
You Are Invited!
The Feeding the Valley team is delighted to announce the ribbon cutting and grand opening of our new Aflac Hunger Action Center!
Join us as we cut the ribbon on Wednesday, May 15th, at 4:00 PM. Afterward, our doors will be open for tours and celebrations until 6:00 PM.
Our new building entrance can be found at 6919 Jamesson Way, conveniently located near our neighbors, Valley Fir Redwood Company (6945 Jamesson Way, Midland, GA 31820).
Limited parking is available in front of our new building, with overflow parking accessible behind our current warehouse at 6744 Flat Rock Road, Midland. Our friendly traffic guides will be on hand to assist you with parking.
Please RSVP HERE by May 7, 2024.
Bring a friend and join us to celebrate! Your support means the world to us.

Georgia Accounting Food Fight: August
2025-08-04 12:00 - 2025-08-15 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Georgia
What is the Food Fight?
The Georgia Accounting Food Fight brings together Georgia’s accounting firms and industry accounting departments each year in a friendly competition to raise funds for Georgia’s Food Bank network! Last year’s competition broke records by raising $347,591 — the equivalent of over 1.3 million meals.
The competition will remain fully virtual this year, and all fundraising can take place through our easy-to-use online platform.
Throughout eleven years of partnership, the Georgia Accounting Food Fight has helped provide over 9 million meals for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
This year, our collective statewide goal is to raise $275,000 – the equivalent of over 1,000,000 meals for kids, seniors, and families in Georgia – and we need your help to make it happen.
Thank you for your past support and advocacy on behalf of your regional food bank. With your help, let’s make this year the biggest Food Fight ever!
Register for the Food Fight!

Driven To End Hunger Car Show: April 26, 2025
2025-04-26 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Georgia
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Driven to End Hunger Car ShowApril 26th, 2025

Food Trucks, Fun & Wicked Cool Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles!Free Admission and proceeds benefitFeeding the Valley Food Bank.

Location of Event: 6744 Flat Rock Rd. Midland, GA 31820

YOU BE THE JUDGE!! Bring your smartphone (iPhone and Droid) so you can vote for your favorite top 30 cars. The top 30 category will be completely judged by the public.

Register Now

In-person registration opens at 7:30am on event day!

The number one car picked for the top 30 will be the awarded Best in Show.

Other special divisions will be:Muscle Car (top 3)Antique Car (top 3)Tuner (top 3),Motorcycle (top 3)Club ParticipationOff Road (top 3)Committee’s Choice (top 3)

Entries are valid for any day of the public show, April 25th, 2025. There are no refunds for any entries. If you are experiencing any problems registering or have any questions, please email swilliams@feedingthevalley.org. Feeding The Valley will not be responsible for printing errors and are not responsible for mistakes in pricing.

After registration and up to 24 hour period prior to the event you may request a refund; however after this 24 hours period there will be no refunds issued. If you fail to show up to the event, you will be considered a “No Show” and will not be eligible for a refund. The audience judges all the cars and bikes, and some amazing trophies are awarded and there’s always a 50/50 raffle and refreshments. It’s free and great family fun in the spring fresh air!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event.

If you would like to volunteer for our Car Show, click here.

Letter Carrier's Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
2025-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Georgia
Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, helping to fill the shelves of food banks in cities and towns throughout the United States.

The need is great, but you can help. We invite you to join letter carriers and our partner organizations in the fight to end hunger in our communities by participating in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Simply leave your donation of non-perishable food in a bag on May 10th near your mailbox, and your letter carrier will do the rest.

Kids Summer Cupboard
2025-06-05 00:00 - 2025-06-30 00:00 (America/Detroit) | Georgia
School’s out, but hunger’s not! In partnership with WRBL, Kids Summer Cupboard is a series of weekly food drives at different local locations in Columbus. Live remotes during their newscast will promote the food drives and the community is asked to donate non-perishable food items or make a monetary donation to support Feeding the Valley’s Kids Café Program.
If you want to donate to WRBL’s Kids Summer Cupboard, click here!

Hunger Action Month: September
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2025-09-30 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Georgia
The month of September is designated as Hunger Action Month and is aimed at raising awareness and taking action against hunger and food insecurity. Throughout the month, there will be activities that center around this theme and also educate the community about food insecurity where we live. Food drives, volunteer opportunities, and other events will promote Hunger Action Month.

The Big Gobble: November
2025-11-01 00:00 - 2025-11-27 23:59 (America/Detroit) | Georgia
Join Us to Make This Thanksgiving Special!

Last year, we delivered over 3,000 Thanksgiving meals to elderly and homebound neighbors who otherwise wouldn’t have had a holiday meal. This year, we aim to do even more—our goal is to prepare and deliver 5,000 meals to individuals and families in need on Thanksgiving Day. This year, these meals will go to all 18 counties served by Feeding the Valley.

Mary’s Story:“I am very grateful for your Thanksgiving food! Many thanks to your many sponsors and multitudes of workers who must have worked forever to make this happen. I live alone and I have MS and cannot cook. Each year yours is my only food. God will remember your care.”– Mary, a Big Gobble meal recipient. How The Big Gobble Works: With the help of local organizations, we identify the elderly, disabled, homebound, homeless, and families in need. Throughout November, hundreds of volunteers come together to cook and deliver meals to our neighbors in Calhoun, Chattahoochee, Clay, Dougherty, Harris, Lee, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Talbot, Terrell, Troup and Webster in Georgia, and Russell County in Alabama.

How You Can Help: For just $10, you can sponsor a Thanksgiving meal, delivered right to someone’s door on Thanksgiving morning. Help us spread joy by becoming a “Cranberry Companion” and making someone’s holiday unforgettable.

To Sponsor the Big Gobble Event or provide a meal, click here.

If you would like more information, please contact:Carleen Frokjer: (706) 457-7640, cfrokjer@feedingthevalley.orgLet’s come together to ensure everyone in our community feels the warmth and care of this special day of thanks and giving!

Empty Bowl 2026
2026-03-08 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Northside Recreation Center, 2010 American Way, Columbus, Georgia, 31909, United States
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Get excited for the Annual Empty Bowl Luncheon on March 8, 2026, at Northside Recreation Center, 2010 American Way! Sponsored by Columbus Parks & Recreation, this beloved event brings together creativity, community, and a commitment to helping needy children. Throughout the year, hundreds of hand-painted and beautiful handcrafted bowls are made with love by artists from Britt David Pottery Studio, students, corporate and civic groups, clubs, and families—all to benefit our Kids Café Program!

With your ticket, you’ll get to choose a one-of-a-kind bowl, enjoy a lunch featuring a variety of delicious soups from local restaurants, plus sides and desserts. Best of all,you’ll take home your beautiful bowl, a lasting reminder of child hunger in our community.

Plus, for pottery lovers, additional bowls will be available for purchase!

Don’t miss out—join us for an unforgettable day of art, food, and giving back!

About Kids Café: A staggering 28.5% of children in Muscogee County and 30.0% of children in Russell County face food insecurity. Through our Kids Café Program, we prepare and serve over 500,000 hot, nutritious meals each year to children after school and during the summer, tackling this critical issue head-on.

Tickets: $10.00 – $20.00$10.00 – Children (13 years and under) & $20.00 for AdultsFeeding the Valley Food Bank706-561-4755

Click here to get your tickets now!

For more information, or to receive sponsorship information, please contact Carleen Frokjer at cfrokjer@feedingthevalley.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities

OutRun Hunger 5k and Fun Run: April 4, 2026
2026-04-04 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Feeding the Valley Food Bank, 6744 Flat Rock Rd., Midland, Georgia, 31820
Get ready to lace up and celebrate 10 years of OutRun Hunger!

Join us Saturday, April 5 at 8:00 a.m. for our OutRun Hunger 5K, with the Fun Run following the race, at 6744 Flat Rock Road. This is a feel-good morning for the whole family, enjoy a beautiful route along the Fall Line, bring the kids (there will be some bouncy house fun), and yes… dog runners are welcome too!

OutRun Hunger is more than a race, t’s a chance to come together with the Feeding the Valley team, learn about our mission, and make a real difference while getting some fresh air and exercise. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, it’s always a great time.

We’re also proud to be part of the Fundracers family. Their tagline, “Runnin’ for a Reason,” says it all, but their heart for people and worthy causes goes even further. Fundracers helps families and organizations raise funds while having fun along the way. Based in Atlanta, they support events across the region, and we’re honored that OutRun Hunger is one of the few races outside the big city.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Come run, walk, wag, and celebrate with us—we can’t wait to see you at the starting line!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Please contact Kathy at (706)-332-0674 or kathygierer34@gmail.com

2026 Driven to End Hunger
2026-04-18 07:30 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Feeding the Valley Food Bank, 6744 Flat Rock Rd., Midland, Georgia, 31820
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Driven to End Hunger Car ShowApril 18th, 2026

Food Trucks, Fun & Wicked Cool Cars, Trucks, & Motorcycles!Free Admission and proceeds benefitFeeding the Valley Food Bank.

Location of Event: 6744 Flat Rock Rd. Midland, GA 31820

YOU BE THE JUDGE!! Bring your smartphone (iPhone and Droid) so you can vote for your favorite top 30 cars. The top 30 category will be completely judged by the public.

Register Now

In-person registration opens at 7:30am on event day!

The number one car picked for the top 30 will be the awarded Best in Show.

Other special divisions will be:Muscle Car (top 3)Antique Car (top 3)Tuner (top 3),Motorcycle (top 3)Club ParticipationOff Road (top 3)Committee’s Choice (top 3)Project Cars (top 3) New Category!

Entries are valid for any day of the public show, April 18th, 2026. There are no refunds for any entries. If you are experiencing any problems registering or have any questions, please email trodriguez@feedingthevalley.org. Feeding The Valley will not be responsible for printing errors and are not responsible for mistakes in pricing.

After registration and up to 24 hour period prior to the event you may request a refund; however after this 24 hours period there will be no refunds issued. If you fail to show up to the event, you will be considered a “No Show” and will not be eligible for a refund. The audience judges all the cars and bikes, and some amazing trophies are awarded and there’s always a 50/50 raffle and refreshments. It’s free and great family fun in the spring fresh air!

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event.

If you would like to volunteer for our Car Show, click here.
