Help Drive Away Hunger, Get Free Braves Tickets

Right now, millions of Americans are struggling with hunger. For 1 in 6 Americans, the struggle is a reality every day. And it's happening here, on our home field. In our community.

But there is a way to get involved and make a real difference right here in Atlanta during National Hunger Action Month. AutoTrader.com, the Atlanta Braves and local participating Chevrolet dealerships have partnered together for the inaugural Drive Away Hunger program (August 30 – September 12) in efforts to raise canned food and dollar donations for the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

"During a time when many food banks are struggling to keep up with increasing demands for food assistance, we discovered this great opportunity to bring our partners together to do something on a local level for our community," said director of community relations Michele Blondheim. "We're fulfilling a need."

Drive Away Hunger is an exciting next step in the six-year partnership AutoTrader.com has shared with the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Blondheim said.

"The campaign raises awareness of hunger in our community and creates a way for people to get involved and be a part of the solution," she said.

And there's plenty of incentive. Those who donate between August 30 and September 12 may qualify for free tickets to the September 14 Braves vs. Nationals game as well as the chance to enter to win a Braves on-field VIP experience.

Here's how you can help:

Drop off canned food at participating Chevrolet dealerships. For every 10 cans you donate, you'll receive a free ticket to the Braves vs. Nationals game on September 14.
Test drive a new Chevrolet and AutoTrader.com will make a $10 donation to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Plus, you'll qualify for a chance to win a Braves VIP experience, including a luxury suite for you and 15 guests.
Donate $5 directly to the Atlanta Community Food Bank by texting DRIVE to 50555.

The Drive Away Hunger campaign makes it easy for anyone to contribute, said Blondheim.

"This is an opportunity for every single person to make a difference. You can bring a can of food from your pantry and help feed a family."

We would like to thank the Cox Family for their support of this program: Cox Enterprises, Cox Media Group, Manheim and Cox Communications. And a special thanks to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WSB-TV and Cox Radio for their media support.

Ends 9/11/10. NO PURCHASE OR TEST DRIVE NECESSARY. For official sweepstakes rules, visit autotrader.com/driveawayhunger. Food donors will receive vouchers for free tickets at Turner Field while supplies last. For mobile donations, $5 will be added to your mobile phone bill/ deducted from your prepaid account. You will receive 2 confirmation text messages. ATLANTA BRAVES, the Tomahawk logo, logo "A" and all related elements are trademarks and © of Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ™ & © 2010 Atlanta National League Baseball Club, Inc.