COMMUNITY EVENTS

07/30/09 - 07/29/10
Cheesecake Factory “Share the Spirit”

Indulge in the Cheesecake Factory’s number one selling dessert, Stephanie’s Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake, while helping feed those in need! From July 2009 until July 2010, the Cheesecake Factory will donate $0.25 to Feeding America for every slice of Stephanie’s Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake sold. And, 75% of the funds raised will go to the Capital Area Food Bank. For more information, visit www.thecheesecakefacotry.com and stop by your local Cheesecake Factory today!

01/01/10 - 06/30/10
“The Biggest Loser” Pound for Pound Challenge

This year, lose weight while helping to feed the hungry. We invite you to join us in the Pound for Pound Challenge created by NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” and Feeding America. For every pound you lose through June 30, 2010, General Mills will donate $0.14 cents to Feeding America – enough to deliver one bag of groceries to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas to help feed our hungry Central Texas neighbors! All you have to do is take the pledge, begin your sensible diet and exercise plan, and watch your weight loss generate pounds of groceries for those in need!

02/07/10 - 02/27/10
Hoops for Hunger
Frank Erwin Center - 1701 Red River Street

Every year, loyal Longhorns donate thousands of pounds of food at UT Athletics’ events. This, February, the Texas Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams ask fans to bring healthy, non-perishable food items for the Food Bank to their home games. Please drop donations in the boxes as you enter the Frank Erwin Center. To purchase tickets to Texas Basketball games, call 512-471-3333 or visit TexasBoxOffice.com. For more information on Hoops for Hunger, contact Rob Heil at 512-232-3351. Hook ‘em Horns!

02/14/10 -
Austin Marathon (26 Miles for 26 Charities)
7 a.m.

Raise funds for hungry Central Texans by participating in the 2010 Austin Marathon (half or full). The Austin Marathon supports 26 charities for 26.2 miles. You don’t have to be an avid runner to participate. In fact, you can walk the Half Marathon.

We’re inviting each CAFB team member to raise a minimum of $350 for the Half Marathon and $500 for the Full Marathon. Join the CAFB running team by September 28 for the Full Marathon and by October 26 for the Half Marathon and receive a 50 percent discount on Rogue Running’s training program. Click here for more information.

Training opportunities began September 4.

02/14/10 -
Puzzle Bobble Tournament
7 p.m.
Austin’s Pizza - 2324 Guadalupe Street

Put on your game face for a video game tournament benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank! Pay $10 at the door or only $5 with the donation of a healthy, non-perishable food item. Tournament winners will receive a cash prize! For more information, email vs.tournaments@gmail.com or search VS. Arcade Tournaments on Facebook.

02/27/10 - 02/28/10
That Takes The Cake
Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Crockett Center, 10601 N. Lamar

Satisfy your sweet tooth at the 2010 Cake Odyssey “That Takes the Cake” sugar art show and cake competition! Enjoy science fiction and fantasy themed cakes, demonstrations and kids events. The cost is $8 per day, $14 for the weekend and $1 off with a food donation to the Capital Area Food Bank. For more information, visit www.thattakesthecake.org.

03/06/10 - 03/07/10
31st Annual CROP Hunger Walk
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – Noon; Sunday: 1:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Walter E. Long Park (6614 Blue Bluff Rd.)

Join thousands of walkers and raise money to impact local and international hunger. Can’t join us at the park? Walk online! Visit www.main.org/cropwalk for local details.

03/14/10 -
Austin Band Showcase
4 p.m. - midnight
United States Art Authority, 510 West 29th Street

Start your SXSW week early with a concert showcasing Austin’s best local bands! This special event is free with the donation of three healthy, non-perishable food items or $3, benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank. Bands will play from 4 p.m. to midnight. For more information, visit www.msmusicmgt.com.

03/28/10 -
Kiss This
3 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Red 7 – 611 E. 7th Street

Come celebrate music, art and fashion, while giving back to the Austin community! This unique show is open to the public with the donation of a healthy, non-perishable food item to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank. For more information about Kiss This, visit www.myspace.com/kissthiscrew.

03/28/10 -
20th Annual Bunny Run
Sam’s Town Point, 2115 Allred Dr.

Come race or cheer family and friends in the Austin Motorcyclist’s 20th Annual Bunny Run! The children’s Easter egg hunt begins at 11 a.m. and the adult hunt begins at noon, followed by a party with music, food, fun and more! The event is $5 per person, $3 for the party only or bring 3 healthy, non-perishable food items to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank.

04/10/10 -
Give to Game
10 a.m. – Midnight
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4622 S. Lamar Blvd.

Show off your skills at the 2nd annual board game Food & Fund Drive benefitting the Capital Area Food Bank! Admission is free with a full bag of healthy, non-perishable food items or a $20 donation. Games will be provided, however you are invited to bring your own games. Door prizes, demo games and refreshments will be available. For more information, visit http://givetogame.blogspot.com/.

04/16/10 - 04/18/10
17th Annual Austin Reggae Festival
Friday: 3 - 10 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday:
Auditorium Shores (Riverside at S 1st St)

Join thousands of reggae fans and enjoy great music, vendors, and family fun. NEW THIS YEAR – A third day has been added to the festival. Daily entrance fee is $15 with a requested donation of two healthy, non-perishable food items. Purchase tickets in advance for $12.50 online at www.austinreggaefest.com. Proceeds benefit the Food Bank. Note: no dogs allowed.

04/23/10 - 04/25/10
5th Annual Austin Green Living Expo
Austin Convention Center- 500 East Cesar Chavez Street

Come out for the 5th Annual Austin Green Living Expo downtown! Bring an old cell phone or ink cartridge to recycle to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank, while attending an interesting and earth-friendly event. For more information, visit http://www.showtechnology.com/.