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Souper Bowl of Caring raises more than 820,000 meals. Learn more.

Thank you Partners: H-E-B, Central Market, Randalls Food Markets, CBS42, FOX 7, KVUE-TV, KXAN Austin News, The CW Austin, News 8 Austin, My Austin TV, Telefutura, Telemundo, Univision-KAKW 62, local radio stations: KASE 101, The River 102.3, Relevant Radio 970, La Que Buena 104.3, La Jefa 107.7, Austin American-Statesman and the Austin Toros.

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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.thecheesecakefactory.com and stop by your local Cheesecake Factory today!

07/30/09 - 07/29/10

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“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!

01/01/10 - 06/30/10

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1st Annual “Miso” Hungry Food Drive

Donate a healthy, non-perishable food item now through Easter Sunday and receive free delicious miso soup with your meal! All donations benefit the Capital Area Food Bank. For more information, visit www.eatmomiji.com or email momijiatx@gmail.com.

02/23/10 - 04/04/10

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Location: Momiji Hibachi & Sushi, 13201 RR 620 North #208

Austin Band Showcase

Start your SXSW week early with a concert showcasing Austin’s best local bands! This special event is free with the donation of four or more healthy, non-perishable food items or $5, benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank. For more information, visit http://msmusicmgt.com/events.aspx

03/14/10 -

Time: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: United States Art Authority, 510 West 29th Street

Verde Girls for Hunger

Verde Girls, a family-owned and operated local jeweler will donate 50 percent of their profits from March 21 – June 30, 2010 to the Capital Area Food Bank to help nourish hungry Central Texans! Verde Girls make beautiful home-made jewelry as well as other craft items. Look for their booth at local community centers or for more information, email tracy.myers11@yahoo.com.

03/21/10 - 06/30/10

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Austin Kids Expo

Don’t miss out on a fun-filled day featuring entertainment and activities from Sea World, summer camps, local stores and breakfast with characters like Batman, Superman and Cinderella! The fun beings at 9 a.m. with a $5 entry fee for adults, and kids are free with a donation of healthy, non-perishable food for the Capital Area Food Bank. For more information, visit www.txkidexpo.com.

03/27/10 -

Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Palmer Event Center, 900 Barton Springs Road

20th Annual Bunny Run

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.

03/28/10 -

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Location: Sam’s Town Point, 2115 Allred Dr.

Kiss This

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 -

Time: 3 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Location: Red 7 – 611 E. 7th Street

Give to Game

Give to Game is a board gaming event in Austin whose goal is to collect food and raise funds for the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. Come join us on Saturday April 10th for a day of open gaming, and a chance to win some great door prizes! Admission to the event is either one grocery bag of non-perishable food, a donation of $20 at the door, or donate $15 or more now through their site, http://givetogame.blogspot.com/, and be automatically pre-registered for the event! If you have any questions, contact givetogame @ gmail.com.

04/10/10 -

Time: 10 a.m. – Midnight
Location: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4622 S. Lamar Blvd.

17th Annual Austin Reggae Festival

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.

Thank you to our “Rockin’ Reggae Raffle” donors for their generous support of the Food Bank:

Juan In A Million, Russell Korman Fine Jewelry, P. Terry’s, The Paramount Theatre, Rowing Dock, Round Rock Express Baseball Club & Texas Paintball.

04/16/10 - 04/18/10

Time: Friday: 3 - 10 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday:
Location: Auditorium Shores (Riverside at S 1st St)

Shred Day 2010

Jump-start your spring cleaning with a free event to assist with home records management, identity theft protection and recycling! Households can bring up to five file boxes of paper records to be shredded on-site. Monetary donations will be accepted for the service to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank. No wet material, plastics/binders, electronic media, or three-ring binders will be accepted. For more information, contact Jannette Goodall at 974-9045 or Jannette.goodall@ci.austin.tx.us.

04/17/10 -

Time: 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Austin High Parking Lot, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez

5th Annual Austin Green Living Expo

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/.

04/23/10 - 04/25/10

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Location: Austin Convention Center- 500 East Cesar Chavez Street

18th Annual National Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger”

It’s the largest one-day food drive in the nation! Letter carriers will collect bags of healthy, non-perishable food while on their routes across the United States. Look for your bag in your mailbox, fill it with healthy, non-perishable food and set it by your mailbox on Saturday, May 8 to be picked up. Donations collected in Central Texas stay local.

05/08/10 -

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