Hawks and State Farm Seek More Than 5,000 Volunteers For the Return of Million Meal Pack

 Today the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm announced the return of the team’s largest service initiative, a commitment to rally the community for a Million Meal Pack event on Saturday, September 9 at the award-winning State Farm Arena.

More than 5,000 volunteers are needed to help assemble one million meals that will be distributed throughout the metro Atlanta area with the operational supportof U.S. Hunger, a hunger relief organization with innovative programsdesigned to help feed people struggling with food insecurity. Statistics provided by the Atlanta Community Food Bank show that nearly one in nine Georgians are living with food insecurity, including one in eight children.

As part of this one-day initiative, the Hawks and State Farm are asking employee and community groups, schools, churches, sororities, fraternities, and local businesses, along with individuals ages five and up to register for at least one shift on Saturday, Sept. 9. Those in attendance will be volunteering alongside influencers and notables from the worlds of sports, entertainment, government and business during a fun-filled day with music, food, performances, free swag and more, all suitable for the entire family.

Beginning today, volunteer registration is open to the public at Hawks.com/mealpack. After completing a volunteer shift, they will be invited to participate in an exclusive volunteer-only celebration on State Farm Drive that will have games, refreshments, music and fun.

“The partnership between the Hawks and State Farm exemplifies our commitment to improving our community and neighbors in need,” said Steve Koonin, CEO of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena.

For more information and to register for the Hawks and State Farm’s 2023 Million Meal Pack visit Hawks.com/mealpack.