Hunger Relief Benefit in Atlanta and North Georgia Hosted by Grammy-Nominated Artist/EINPresswire.com/ — December 30, 2024 — ATLANTA, GA, USA — Teddy Swims, a local Atlantan and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, stole the show at the 11th Annual Kegsmas Charity Event, which collected $50,000 to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank, the biggest food bank in the country. A community came together on December 20 for a one-night-only celebration at the historic Tabernacle Atlanta to support the fight against hunger in North Georgia and Atlanta.
This year’s Kegsmas beneficiary is the Atlanta Community Food Bank, chosen by Swims—a musical icon known for his R&B, soul, country, and pop mixes—to aid in the fight against hunger in Atlanta through community engagement, education, and empowerment. Nearly 9 million meals are distributed monthly by the Atlanta Community Food Bank and 700 other community organisations to neighbours in metro Atlanta and north Georgia who are facing food insecurity. This totals 10.3 million pounds each month.In a statement issued by Atlanta Community Food Bank President and CEO Kyle Waide, the organisation expressed its profound appreciation to Teddy Swims for designating the Atlanta Community Food Bank as the beneficiary of this year’s Kegsmas. “Hunger is a problem all year round, not just around the holidays. With Teddy’s support, we can help feed families in need and spread the word about how important it is to donate, volunteer, and fight for hunger relief on a daily basis.”
In addition to Swims’ spectacular performance, officials from the Food Bank were on-site, giving information about their programs, resources, and services, including meal distribution, hunger education, and food access initiatives.
Swims started the Annual Kegsmas Charity Event in 2013 to bring the community together through music and giving back to causes near to his heart. Over the years, the event has developed into a treasured tradition, earning considerable dollars and publicity for local charities, with each year emphasising a different group making a big difference.
For more information on the Atlanta Community Food Bank, including how you can help, visit acfb.org.
About Atlanta Community Food Bank
The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to end hunger with the food, people, and big ideas needed to ensure our neighbors have the nutrients to lead healthy and productive lives. Far too many people in our own town endure hunger every day. Through nearly 700 community-based, nonprofit partners in 29 counties, we help thousands of families, children, and seniors access healthy food every year. Our goal is that all hungry people across metro Atlanta and north Georgia will have access to the nutritious meals they need when they need them. It requires the power of our whole community to make that possible. In 2023, the Atlanta Community Food Bank provided its one billionth meal. Join us at ACFB.org.
About Teddy Swims:
Reigning from Atlanta, GA, Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims (born Jaten Dimsdale) has been putting in genuine work for years. A quiet, yet steady effort has catapulted Swims to the forefront of the music landscape in 2024 with record breaking hits, sold-out global tours, and memorable performances. With a voice that easily combines genres, including R&B, soul, and pop, Teddy Swims has captivated listeners with his honest sincerity. His voice, full of emotional resonance, carries the weight of lived experience and his lyrics dive into topics of love, sorrow, and self-discovery.
2024 has been a whirlwind for Swims, who enjoyed the triumph of his multi-platinum chart-conquering hits “Lose Control” and “The Door” from his debut album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1). Swims’ breakout single “Lose Control” sees his success climbing to new heights, garnering over 3 billion global streams, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, hitting #1 at Top 40, Hot AC, R&B, AC and Rhythm radio, and recently being inducted into Spotify’s “Billions Club.” The success earned him a 2025 Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist, as well as a performance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, where he received three nominations, and the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, where he received eight nominations and won two awards: Top Hot 100 Song and Top Radio Song of 2024. His effect has surged throughout the globe—this year we saw him perform at the MTV EMAs and NRJ Awards, as well as the Los40 Awards, where he took home two trophies: Best International Artist and Best International Album of the Year. With over 7 billion career streams to date, a sold-out global headline tour on the horizon, and the highly anticipated Part 2 of his first album releasing in January, Swims is gearing up for a record 2025.
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