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THANK YOU!

State Farm® and your Atlanta Hawks want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone that came out and made the assist to help improve our community at Million Meal Pack! With the dedication of more than 5,000 volunteers, we packed 1,020,672 meals that will go to help combat food insecurity in Metro Atlanta.

Scroll down to learn more about the Million Meal Pack beneficiaries or visit Hawks.com/community to learn more about the Hawks' work in the community.

1 Million Meals

The Hawks and State Farm are back at it, giving one million meals to help our ATL neighbors struggling with food insecurity. Join your hometown team on September 21st to give back by packing meals for those in need.

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Pack With Friends

Gather your crew of good neighbors (or fly solo!) and sign up to volunteer. Once you sign up, make sure you SHOW UP at State Farm Arena on September 21st with your family and friends to help make the assist and improve our community.

Please refer to the FAQ section at the bottom of the page if you're interested in registering a group to volunteer.

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We Need You

Do you know that 1 in 9 people and 1 in 8 children in the state of Georgia are food insecure? On September 21st, we need YOU to help us pack 1 MILLION MEALS to combat the hunger that over 600,000 Georgians are projected to face at some point this year.

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Meet the Recipients

Click a beneficiary below to learn more about the Million Meal Pack recipients righting food insecurity every day in Atlanta and how you can help make a difference with the ultimate assist.

Every meal packed will stay in the metro area, helping to feed Atlantans, many of whom are among the nearly 60% of local residents living 200% below the poverty level for a family of four.

Register to volunteer today and make sure to share the link with your network of family, friends and colleagues.

FAQs

Who can participate in the event?
The Million Meal Pack event is free and open to the public.
Is there an age requirement?
Participants must be at least 5 years old by September 21, 2024.
I am differently abled. Can I still volunteer?
Everyone is invited to volunteer. There are accessible options that empower everyone to volunteer.
What are the shift options?
  • Shift 1: 8:00am-9:30am
  • Shift 2: 9:30am-11:00am
  • Shift 3: 11:00am-12:30pm
  • BREAK: 12:30pm-1:30pm
  • Shift 4: 1:30pm-3:00pm
  • Shift 5: 3:00pm-4:30pm

Following each shift, there will be a post-volunteer celebration on State Farm Drive with games, refreshments, music, and fun!

Can I sign up for multiple shifts?
Yes! You can sign up for multiple volunteer shifts.
How can I register as a group?

To sign up as a group, the group leader can sign up each member in one registration submission. To add another person to a submission, please click add volunteer and fill out registration information for each participant. As the person signing up for each group member, you will need the following information: name, DOB, t-shirt size, email address, phone number, and group name.

Each group member will receive a confirmation email with registration information and a link to sign their waiver. EACH MEAL PACKER MUST SIGN A WAIVER TO RECEIVE THEIR QR CODE FOR ENTRY.

Though there are no guarantees that a specific shift will accommodate all group members, we suggest that larger groups sign up for shifts four and five. Please remember that if you SHOW UP together on event day, you will PACK together.

How far in advance of my shift should I plan to arrive?
Please plan to arrive a minimum of 15 to 30 minutes prior to your scheduled shift time. This will allow ample time for parking, arena entry, and check-in.
What is the deadline for signing up?
The deadline for signing up is 11:59pm on September 19, 2024. However, please register at your earliest convenience to ensure that you get your desired timeslot. Each shift will be closed once at capacity, even if the deadline has not passed.
Is specific attire required?
Closed-toed shoes are required, and comfortable clothing is recommended. In addition, no jewelry is permitted, except for wedding rings and medical bands. A hairnet and gloves will be provided on-site and are required to be worn at all times.
Will I receive training on my role beforehand?
All volunteers will participate in a brief training prior to their meal pack shift(s).
Is parking free? Where can I park?
For your convenience, rideshare is highly recommended. If you are driving, parking is complimentary. We suggest all meal packers park in our Ruby Lot. For directions, type “Ruby Lot” into the Waze app or Google Maps app.
Can I get a community service letter?
Yes. Should you need a community service letter, please request one when you check-in on the day of the event. Forms will be signed upon completion of your volunteer shift. If you do not have a form, one can be provided for you.
Where are the meals going?
Every packed meal will stay in the Atlanta community thanks to our partners at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Hosea Helps, Midwest Food Bank, Sweetwater Mission, and the Salvation Army.

Along with packing one million meals, we hope the Million Meal Pack will inspire all volunteers to join the Hawks and State Farm in making the assist to fight food insecurity throughout the year.
What meals are being packed?
Volunteers will pack a nutritious Red Lentil Jambalaya that includes red lentils, long grain white rice, dehydrated vegetables, and pink Himalayan salt.
How can I help spread the word?
Share this page (hawks.com/mealpack) with your friends and family and ask them to sign-up today!
I have already registered as a volunteer but would like to add/change some information. How can I do this?
To make changes to your volunteer registration, please adhere to the following options:
  1. Go to atlantahawks.account.webconnex.com/login
  2. Login in (SEE A OR B)
    1. If you have not created an account, click “claim account” and create and account
    2. If you have created an account, login in with your credentials
  3. Click Registrations
  4. Click “Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Million Meal Pack 2024”
  5. Click Edit
  6. Make the necessary changes to your registration and SAVE
  7. Click Re-send email or re-send confirmation email
By logging into your volunteer account, you are only allowed to edit/modify your volunteer registration information. You will not be able to cancel your registration. If for any reason you need to cancel your registration, please email mealpack@hawks.com.
I signed up to volunteer but am no longer able to attend Million Meal Pack. How do I cancel my registration?
Please email mealpack@hawks.com if you are no longer able to attend.
Additional questions?
If you still have questions after reading through these FAQ’s, please email mealpack@hawks.com.