Whataburger partners with local organizations to support Cobb families. As Georgia families prepare for the start of a new school year, Whataburger is partnering with local organizations across Cobb County to help address two of the biggest back-to-school challenges: access to nutritious food and essential school supplies. Through two recent community initiatives supporting Cobb County, Whataburger helped support local families by providing over 300 backpacks full of school supply kits, 500 meals, fresh groceries, and other essential resources ahead of the first day of school. East Cobber, LLC has attached photos from both events. - Preparing Students for the First Day of School | On July 18, Whataburger partnered with District Attorney Sonya F. Allen, the Redbud Blossom Family Justice Center and local community organizations to host a free Back-to-School Summer Block Party in Marietta. Families enjoyed complimentary Whataburger meals while students received backpacks and school supplies (while supplies lasted), complimentary haircuts, family activities and access to community resources to help them start the school year with confidence. - Helping Families Access Fresh Food | On July 21, Whataburger partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to host a Mobile Food Pantry at Bumbry Elementary School in Marietta. Approximately 300-350 families received fresh groceries, school supplies, clear backpacks and other essentials, while the Whataburger Food Truckserved hot meals to attendees. Whataburger Family Members also volunteered alongside Atlanta Community Food Bank staff and community partners to distribute resources ahead of the new school year. Get the scoop on East Cobb!

ATLANTA legal community raises over $600,000 for ATLANTA Community Food Bank during Georgia Legal Food Frenzy. ATLANTA, GA, June 09, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ - The Atlanta Community Food Bank, a leader in the fight against hunger in the Southeast, celebrated a successful 15th annual Legal Food Frenzy, raising an impressive $635,312, equivalent to 1.9 million meals. Georgia Legal Food Frenzy is a two-week fundraising competition held in partnership with the Office of the Attorney General, the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia, and Feeding Georgia. The competition serves as a call to action to confront hunger in the Southeast. The 2026 Legal Food Frenzy kicked off in April with Volunteer Legal hosted at the Food Bank's Hunger Action Center. The event engaged volunteers who sorted and packed 11,857 pounds of food - providing 9,889 meals to food-insecure individuals in metro Atlanta and north Georgia. "Collaborating with our local legal community for the past 15 years has been a partnership for which we are immensely grateful," said Kyle Waide, President & CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. " As the need for our services and resources increases, we are fortunate to have the support and dedication of legal professionals to help further our mission." Georgia Legal Food Frenzy launched in 2012, and over the years, it has raised more than 32 million meals for food banks statewide, including over $6.2 million raised for the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Teams compete to earn points by fundraising for their local food bank and promoting the competition, with multiple award categories and opportunities for statewide recognition. More than 8,500 members of Georgia's legal community, including a coalition of 79 law firms and legal organizations in the Food Bank's service area, competed for the fundraiser's two statewide grand prize awards. This year, Greenberg Traurig was awarded the President's Cup for accumulating the most overall points, and Habachy Law clinched the Attorney General's Cup for achieving the most points per person. For the Atlanta-area region, Greenberg Traurig LLP won the Regional MVP award for total points, and Habachy Law won the Regional MVP award for per capita points. Additional honors included Rookie of the Year awarded to Offit Kurman, and Hunger Relief Champion to Emily Spiller. Bridger Law also received the Volunteer Legal Strength in Numbers Impact Award, whilst Smurfit Westrock was recognized with the Volunteer Legal Power in Participation Award. A full list of state-wide and regional winners can be found here. About Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger with the food, people, and big ideas needed to ensure its neighbors have the nourishment to lead healthy and productive lives. Far too many people in its own community experience hunger every day. Through nearly 700 community-based, nonprofit partners in 29 counties, The Times of Texas help thousands of families, children, and seniors get healthy food every year. Its goal is that all hungry people across metro Atlanta and north Georgia will have access to the nutritious meals they need when they need them. It takes the power of its whole community to make that possible. In 2023, the Atlanta Community Food Bank distributed its one billionth meal. Join The Times of Texas at ACFB.org. Legal Disclaimer: The content on this page is syndicated from independent third-party providers. Kyrion Media makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information, including text, images, videos, or licenses. If you are affiliated with this content or have any complaints, copyright concerns, or requests for removal, please contact The Times of Texas at [email protected] with the specific URL of the content in question. The Times of Texas will review and address valid requests promptly.

Hunger Walk Run returns to Atlanta to support families facing food insecurity. Annual 5K event aims to provide meals through miles of walking to benefit hungry neighbors. By ATL Live Staff Published: Mar. 9, 2026 at 1:23 PM PDT ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Atlanta Community Food Bank is gearing up for the return of its annual Hunger Walk Run, a community 5K that raises money to support food assistance programs across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. The event, now in its 42nd year, brings together thousands of participants to help provide meals for families, children and seniors experiencing food insecurity. Proceeds support the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five additional local hunger relief organizations that operate food pantries, shelters, community kitchens, senior centers and childcare centers. Kyle Waide, President and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, says the organization is facing record-high demand for help. The Food Bank partners with more than 700 nonprofit agencies across 29 counties to distribute healthy, nutritious food and connect residents with other resources. Each Hunger Walk Run registration is tied to meal support: every walker helps provide an estimated 90 meals, and every runner helps provide about 120 meals for neighbors in need. Since 1984, the event has raised more than $16 million, helping provide over 48 million meals in the community. Participants can join the 5K in person or virtually. The in-person event features music, food vendors, group warm-ups and a Kids Zone with activities and learning opportunities for younger attendees. Virtual participants are encouraged to walk or run from any location, including neighborhood streets, parks, treadmills or indoor bikes. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at [email protected].