Atlanta Hunger Walk Run Returns for 42nd Year

Annual fundraiser for Atlanta Community Food Bank set for March 15, 2026

Mar. 15, 2026 at 4:00pm

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The Atlanta Community Food Bank is hosting the 42nd annual Hunger Walk Run on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at The Home Depot Backyard in Atlanta. The event calls on thousands of supporters to participate in person or virtually to help raise funds and awareness to fight hunger in the North Georgia region.

Why it matters

The Hunger Walk Run is a longstanding tradition that has raised millions of dollars over the past four decades to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank's mission of providing food assistance to those in need across North Georgia. The event is a key fundraiser that helps the food bank continue its critical work in the community.

The details

The Hunger Walk Run will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 15, 2026 at The Home Depot Backyard in downtown Atlanta. Participants can choose to run a 5K or walk a 1-mile course, with both in-person and virtual options available. Registration fees and donations from the event directly support the Atlanta Community Food Bank's hunger relief efforts.

  • The 42nd annual Hunger Walk Run will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • The event will run from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The players

Atlanta Community Food Bank

A non-profit organization that provides food assistance to individuals and families in need across North Georgia.

The Home Depot Backyard

An outdoor event venue located in downtown Atlanta that will host the 2026 Hunger Walk Run.

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What’s next

Registration for the 2026 Hunger Walk Run is now open on the Atlanta Community Food Bank's website.

The takeaway

The Hunger Walk Run is a longstanding tradition that brings the Atlanta community together to support the critical work of the Atlanta Community Food Bank in providing food assistance to those in need across the region.