By Patrick Quinn Published: Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:12 PM EDT In one month, hundreds will gather at Piedmont Park for the 12th annual “Midtown Race for MAC” to help fight homelessness and hunger across the metro. The 5K run/walk is on the morning of May 9 at...
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By Sydney Stallworth Published: Jan. 21, 2026 at 12:45 AM EST Metro Atlanta grocery shoppers are stocking up on essentials ahead of an approaching winter storm, as one of the region’s largest grocery chains says it is preparing stores for increased demand. Meanwhile, food assistance organizations in the...
By WSBTV.com News Staff | January 20, 2026 For the last several weeks, we’ve been collecting donations of coats with Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz. Metro Atlanta and north Georgia came through, donating more than 14,000 coats to Brad’s Coat Drive. On Tuesday, Nitz and...
By Jasmina Alston | Nov. 7, 2025 ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Millions of American families are still waiting for their SNAP benefits as food pantries are continuing to see an increase in need. But more and more organizations are stepping in to help as the...
By Jasmina Alston | Nov. 4, 2025 ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The White House said Tuesday it will partially fund SNAP benefits even after President Donald Trump wrote in a post that those benefits will only be given out when the government shutdown ends. Meanwhile,...
By Kim Leoffler | November 3, 2025 Food pantries across metro Atlanta say community donations have helped them keep shelves stocked as more families turn to them for support while waiting on their next SNAP benefits. The Midtown Assistance Center is also seeing more donations come in...
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By Jenny Jobson, Executive Director, Midtown Assistance Center | April 24, 2023 One of the most beautiful things about the Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) is that it brings together an incredibly diverse group of people – different faith traditions, socio-economic backgrounds, and various life experiences who...
