The Atlanta Community Food Bank, Walmart and Feeding America are extending their thanks to everyone who helped raise more than $429,000 for the estimated 819,000 people who struggle with food insecurity in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia as part of the fifth annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign this past April.

“By working with Walmart, its 14 supplier partners and Synchrony Bank, we had an amazing opportunity to make progress towards closing the meal gap in our community,” said Cameron Turner, Director of Institutional Giving at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. “This campaign helped to increase awareness about the issue of hunger, allowing us to ultimately provide 1.7 million meals to the 1 in 7 people who face hunger in our 29-county service area. We hope each person who gave so generously realizes how important their participation was in this year’s campaign.”

The fifth annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign kicked off on April 2 and ended on April 30. Walmart and Feeding America doubled their meal goal to at least 200 million meals. With the help of new partners Nextdoor and Synchrony Bank along with customers, suppliers and Walmart associates the final meal count was more than 230 million meals nationally.

“Because of the generous support of our suppliers, customers and associates, food banks will be able to do even more this year to help families who are struggling,” said Kathleen McLaughlin, president of the Walmart Foundation and chief sustainability officer for Walmart. “We are passionate about fighting hunger, and through this campaign, we have taken another significant step to breaking down the barriers that prevent families from enjoying ready access to healthier, nutritious food.”