ATL Community
Kahiah Polidore
Food Insecurity Resource Guide

With the recent cut to SNAP benefits and Atlanta’s rise in food insecurity, our team put together a list of resources to help connect ATLiens with those who can help. So, if you or someone you know is in need of food or a hot meal, we hope this list of trusted organizations can help or someone you know, make it through this holiday season.

Kahiah Polidore
Hands On Atlanta Week 2025: A Celebration of ...

What a week to remember! Hands On Atlanta Week 2025 proved, once again, that when Atlantans come together with purpose, amazing things happen.

In partnership with The Same House and their Beloved Benefit Beneficiaries, this year’s Hands On Atlanta Week (October 4 - 11, 2025) brought people from every corner of our city to serve side by side — building connections, transforming spaces, and spreading love through action.

Hands On Atlanta Week 2025: A Celebration of Service, Community, and Impact
Events, ATL Community
Tim Adkins
Connection, fun and impact highlight the 2024 ...

For the 2024 edition of Hands On Atlanta Week, presented by Delta Air Lines, more than 3,000 volunteers supported over 50 nonprofits and schools across 300 projects! The focus for the week prioritized projects around Food Security and Hurricane Helene relief efforts, but volunteers created meaningful impact in all kinds of areas including building bikes, park beautifications, tutoring elementary students and so much more!

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Tim Adkins
FOOD SECURITY AND HELENE RELIEF HIGHLIGHT ...

Hands On Atlanta Week, presented by Delta Air Lines, to mobilize close to 5 ,000 volunteers, serving over 10,000 hours at more than 200 projects in support of more than 50 nonprofit and schools.  

Kahiah Polidore
Introducing our Class of 2026 Hands On Hunger ...

We’re excited to introduce our newest Hands On Hunger cohort! Since 2018, in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, we’ve led 10 cohorts of pantries through our intensive 2 year capacity-building program, with this being our 11th.

Atlanta Way Day Community Presenters: Hillside Inc. & The Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta

In many of Atlanta’s underserved neighborhoods, residents face overlapping challenges — financial stress, unstable housing, trauma, and limited access to behavioral and mental health support. The Connecting Communities initiative, led jointly by Hillside Inc. and The Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta, seeks to meet people where they are — in apartment communities, after-school clubs, and local gathering places. 

Introducing the 2026 Class of Civic Fellows

The 2026 Hands On Atlanta Civic Leadership Program, powered by Constellation, has officially begun! From October 2025 to May 2026, 26 Civic Fellows will drive positive change by organizing at least one volunteer project each month with their partner organizations and our Discovery program. Alongside this, they will participate in leadership and professional development workshops, and each Fellow will raise a minimum of $500 to support Hands On Atlanta’s mission.

SCIENCE + SMILES - 4th Annual Discovery Pop Up 

If you’ve ever seen a child light up while building a rocket, creating art, or learning how to calm their mind—you’ve seen our Discovery in action. 

On April 19, 2025, we wrapped up another fun and meaningful Discovery season with our 4th Annual Discovery Pop Up Celebration—a day full of smiles, energy, and love for our amazing students. From hands-on activities to sweet treats, the celebration was all about honoring the hard work and curiosity of our young learners. 

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