Kroger Starts Anti-Hunger Drive for Atlanta Community Food Bank

Kroger Co. has partnered with area food banks, including the Atlanta Community Food Bank, to raise funds for nonperishable items during the holiday season.

The “Can Hunger” drive in Atlanta began this week and runs through Dec. 24. Kroger customers can purchase $1, $3 or $5 icons at any Kroger store to help provide food for area families in need. All donations collected in the Atlanta area will benefit The Atlanta Community Food Bank.

“Over the years, the Can Hunger campaign has helped supply food banks with countless meals for the communities we serve,” Glynn Jenkins, a spokesman for Kroger's Atlanta division, said in a statement. “Even a small donation can make a large impact in feeding those who are less fortunate.”

Last year, more than 50 million Americans lived in food insecure households, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.