Taste Of Atlanta, Southern Wing Goers Can Donate Food Thru Lyft

ATLANTA — Lyft is partnering with Second Helpings Atlanta, Taste of Atlanta and Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown to help Atlantans fight hunger in their communities.
Using a special code, Atlantans can catch a Lyft to Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown on Sunday, August 25 and to Taste of Atlanta this October 18, 19 & 20, and the transportation network will donate six pounds of food to Second Helpings Atlanta on each rider’s behalf.

New and returning Lyft riders who use the code to donate food will also enjoy a 20% discount for a ride to or from Taste of Atlanta and Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown.

Here’s how it works:

• Before taking the Lyft ride, enter the code into the Lyft app: WINGSHOWDOWN19 for the Springer Mountain Farms Southern Wing Showdown (Aug. 25) or TASTEOFATL19 for Taste of Atlanta in October (Oct. 18, 19 & 20)
• Take a Lyft ride to or from both festivals, and Lyft will donate six pounds of food to Second Helpings Atlanta on your behalf (and take 20% off your trip, up to $5 off).
• Enjoy the festivals, sampling must-try drinks and dishes from all over Atlanta.

In April, Lyft teamed up with the city’s One Atlanta Office to launch a pilot program aiming to improve access to nutritious groceries for families living in Atlanta. The program provides some affected residents with heavily-discounted Lyft rideshare credits to nearby farmers markets and grocery stores.

“For nearly two decades, we've brought food to Atlantans and visitors alike through festivals celebrating the city's culinary scene," said Dale Desena, founder of Taste of Atlanta. "We're excited to extend our mission to help reduce hunger right here in the communities we call home by participating in Second Helpings Atlanta's food rescue initiative.”

• Read: Tickets For Taste Of Atlanta Main Events Going On Sale In July
• And: Chef Lineup For Southern Wing Showdown Announced

Second Helpings Atlanta is a non-profit food rescue organization whose mission is to reduce hunger and food waste in the metropolitan Atlanta area by rescuing surplus food and delivering it to those in need. With more than 450 volunteers, SHA serves as the link between its current network of over 80 food donors and more than 50 partner agencies who feed the hungry on a daily basis.