HAM-up for Hunger Awareness Month

Posted by Mike Chapman
September 2, 2008

Last month, several members of the Austin chapter of the Social Media Club were motivated to help organize a blood drive tweetup and within a matter of days were able to put together a great turnout. This month we’re having a HAM-up. Below are the details of the HAM-up as you will find them on the Capital Area Food Bank’s website.

We hope anyone who sees this will pitch in and participate whether you Twitter or don’t Twitter. This is a great cause and the people who benefit from the Food Bank, as well as those who volunteer and work there, are the real story here.

Join the HAM-up Tweet-up

In recognition of Hunger Action Month, help end hunger by participating in these HAM-up events with your friends from Twitter.

What’s a HAM-up Tweet-up?

A Tweet-up is when people following each other on Twitter meet in real life. In recognition of Hunger Action Month, we’re calling this special Tweet-up the “HAM-up”. Clever, huh.

Event Schedule

Tyson Foods “Gift of Protein” Delivery and Presentation
Monday, September 8
10:00 a.m.
Capital Area Food Bank of Texas map

Thanks to your comments to the Tyson Foods Hunger Relief Blog, Tyson Foods will deliver 35,000 pounds of much-needed protein items to the Food Bank. We invite you to attend the “Gift of Protein” media event at the Food Bank and learn how the social media community made a difference in the lives of hungry Central Texans.

HAM-up Grill-up Happy Hour Kickoff
Thursday, September 11
5:30 – 8 p.m.
Whole Foods Market, 525 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78701 map

Help kick-off the HAM-up. Listen to the sounds of Gina Chavez and her band while enjoying grilled items prepared by Whole Foods chefs. Proceeds from the sale of grilled items benefit the Food Bank. Have a photo taken of you holding your own “Hunger is Unacceptable” sign. Learn more about HAM-up events we have scheduled for Friday, September 13. RSVP online.

Thank You, Sponsors

HAM-up Tweet-up
Saturday, September 13
Noon – 4 p.m.
Capital Area Food Bank, 8201 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78745 map

Join fellow Tweeters for an afternoon of volunteering, giving and learning at the Food Bank.

Volunteer in Product Recovery
1 - 4 p.m.
Adult volunteers only
Volunteering in Product Recovery gives you an inside look at the Food Bank’s work, as you evaluate donated products to determine what is safe for distribution. “Recovered” items are then sorted, boxed and made available for distribution to Partner Agencies and their clients. Learn more about Product Recovery. You must pre-register to volunteer. Only 65 slots are available. Register Online.

“Drive Through” Food Drive
Bring healthy, nonperishable food items to the Food Bank. Go through our “drive through” and volunteers will accept your food and financial donations without you needing to leave your vehicle. Donating has never been so easy!

Warehouse Open House
On every half-hour, Food Bank staff will take guests on a tour of our 54,000 square foot warehouse. Learn the ins-and-outs of food banking, and how your donation helps nourish hungry Central Texans.