News/Events

News Alert: WSB-TV Coverage of Thanks for Giving 2024
Thank you to WSB-TV for their comprehensive coverage of our Thanks for Giving event. We are grateful for your support and the ability to share our story with the greater…
The Family Cupboard: A New Era in Choice Pantries
The official unveiling of The Family Cupboard, our new Choice Pantry, happened earlier this month! Attendees of the official ribbon cutting enjoyed a tour and learned more about The Family…
A Message from Our CEO
From the Desk of Melanie Kagan, CEO Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and express gratitude for all the blessings in our lives. Gratitude is the heart’s way of counting…
Andretti Food Drive – Join the Thanksgiving Fun!
Exciting news! Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Marietta is hosting a special food drive from October 1st until October 31st to support the CFR’s mission to reduce childhood homelessness by serving…
Thanks For Giving Incentives For Schools and Business
Exciting Thanks for Giving Incentives for Schools and Businesses! As the season of giving approaches, it’s time to come together as a community and make a positive impact. This year,…
Support the CFR’s 37th Annual Thanks for Giving Event
The Center for Family Resources invites the community to participate in our 37th annual Thanks for Giving program. Our goal is to provide 1,000 families with enough to cover their…

By The Numbers: Thanks for Giving 2022
Thanks for Giving was a great success thanks to the hard work and support from our Smart Stuffer Packing Partners, School Partners, event donors and volunteers. We are grateful for…
Thanks for Giving Family Registration is Open
Family Food Box Registration is now open for Thanks for Giving 2022. Each box contains what you need to create a Thanksgiving meal at home along with additional items for your household….
Support Thanks for Giving and Help CFR Provide 1,000 Food Boxes to Families in Need
The Center for Family Resources invites the community to participate in our 36th annual Thanks for Giving program. Help us reach our goal of providing 1,000 Thanks for Giving Food…
Help Us Keep Family Traditions in the Family & Support Thanks for Giving
For more than 36 years, the Center for Family Resources has been providing families in Cobb County with food for Thanksgiving, but we believe that Thanks for Giving is more…
An Update from our CEO – Thanks For Giving 2020
For 35 years, the Center for Family Resources has been providing families in Cobb County with food for Thanksgiving, but we believe that Thanks for Giving is more than…

Community Serves 2,391 Cobb County Residents during the Center for Family Resources’ 34th Annual Thanks for Giving Program
The Center for Family Resources coordinated more than 400 community volunteers to pack and distribute Thanksgiving food boxes to feed 2,391 people, including 1,493 children, during its 34th annual Thanks…







