In November of each year, Calhoun City Schools and Gordon County Schools conduct an annual food drive. Each school collects food for one week. Roughly 85% of all food utilized at the VAC is donated during the annual Fired Up Food Drive. 

Area public safety servants compete each year in a friendly competition to collect the most food to help stock the VAC Food Pantry.  In 2024, the Calhoun City Police Department raised over 2,500 cans, making them the winners. 

VAC Food Drives 

​Fired Up Food Drive 

Food drives are more than just collection events—they’re a lifeline for those facing food insecurity. They empower communities, strengthen social ties, and ensure that no one goes hungry. So, whether you’re donating a can of beans or organizing a food drive, know that your contribution makes a real difference! 

Interested in hosting a Food Drive on behalf of the VAC? Contact Miranda Bentley, 706-659-2003 or miranda.bentley@voluntaryactioncenter.org

First Responders Food Drive Competiton