Founded in 1979, the Atlanta Community Food Bank currently distributes almost 2 million pounds of food and other donated grocery items each month to more than 800 nonprofit partner agencies in 38 counties in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Distributing these donations to low-income Georgians, our partner agencies provide dynamic links between the local community, the Food Bank and our supporters.

In addition to our core business of food distribution, the Food Bank has a number of projects that help build community including The Atlanta Prosperity Campaign, Atlanta’s Table, Community Gardens, Hunger 101, Hunger Walk/Run, Kids In Need, and the Product Rescue Center.

The Southern Foodways Alliance documents and celebrates the diverse food cultures of the American South in order to preserve, promote, and chronicle the south’s culinary standard. The SFA is a member-supported organization of more than 800 people. Chefs and academics, writers and eaters: all are active participants. For more information contact the Southern Foodways Alliance, 662-915-5993 or email sfamail@olemiss.edu.

Slow Food is a non-profit, eco-gastronomic member-supported organization that was founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life, the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world. For more information visit http://www.slowfoodatlanta.org/.

The James Beard Foundation is a national not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in New York City dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and nurturing America’s culinary heritage and diversity in order to elevate the appreciation of our culinary excellence. For more information contact membership@jamesbeard.org.

Credit: The Reynolds Group, Inc.
Caption: Chefs plating their course at the Atlanta James Beard dinner

Credit: The Reynolds Group, Inc.
Caption: Chefs Jeremy Lieb, Arnaud Berthelier, Joel Antunes, Kevin Rathbun, Kathryn King and Anne Quatrano at the Atlanta James Beard dinner.

International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) is a not-for-profit professional organization providing continuing education and development for its members who are engaged in the areas of culinary education, communication or the preparation of food and drink.

Chefs Collaborative is a growing community of chefs, farmers, fishers, educators, and food lovers is dedicated to promoting sustainable cuisine. For more information contact ChefsCollaborative@chefscollaborative.org or call 617-236-5200.

The American Institute of Wine Food is a non-profit organization founded by Julia Child, Robert Mondavi, Richard Graff and others in 1981 to advance the understanding, appreciation and quality of what we eat and drink. For additional information, please email Gena Berry genaberry@aol.com or call 404-255-6298.

The United Culinary Chef Association (UCCA) is a non-profit organization devoted to improving the appreciation and understanding of foodservice careers, providing a means to exchange ideas and present fun and relaxing activities. UCCA exists to give its members a strong circle offering friendship, camaraderie and an enjoyable atmosphere away from their stressful daily environment.

Founded in 1929, the ACF is a professional, not-for-profit organization for chefs and cooks. Its principle goal is to promote a professional image of American chef’s worldwide through education among culinarians at all levels, from apprentices to the most accomplished certified master chefs of the culinary arts.

The ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter organizes and participates in several events during the year. ACF offers certification for all chefs, cooks and bakers. For more information, contact ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter President Chef Michael Deihl, CEC, CCA, AAC, at mdeihl@eastlakegolfclub.com or visit http://www.acfatlantachefs.org/.