Can Can Ball returns to Atlanta Oct. 16 to support food bank

The Atlanta Apartment Association will bring back the Can Can Ball on Oct. 16, 2026, with proceeds benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The annual fundraiser and related events aim to raise money to fight hunger across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

Why it matters: - The Can Can Ball is a major industry fundraiser that channels apartment-industry giving into hunger relief across metro Atlanta and North Georgia. - The event has raised millions of dollars over more than 30 years to help provide meals for families facing food insecurity. - The 2026 campaign comes as the Atlanta Community Food Bank continues to serve as a distribution hub for hunger-relief partners across a 29-county region.

What happened: - The Atlanta Apartment Association announced the return of the Can Can Ball for Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, in Atlanta. - The black-tie gala will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. - The event will be held at Zoo Atlanta’s Savanna Hall. - The fundraising campaign will include three events: the Can Can Poker Tournament on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Cumberland Maggiano’s; the Can Can Sip-N-Stroll on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, on the Atlanta BeltLine; and the Can Can Ball on Oct. 16. - Sponsorship opportunities, ticket sales and event information are available on Can Can Ball.

The details: - The Atlanta Apartment Association represents more than 1,100 member companies and more than 540,000 apartment homes across metro Atlanta. - The Can Can Ball is described as Atlanta’s premier multifamily philanthropic event. - Organizers expect hundreds of apartment industry professionals, suppliers, partners and community leaders to attend. - The event typically draws more than 700 attendees each year. - Zoo Atlanta will give attendees access to the terrace, illuminated animal habitats and nighttime feedings. - The Atlanta Community Food Bank works with more than 700 community-based partners across 29 counties. - The food bank distributed its one billionth meal in 2023. - The Can Can Ball campaign also supports nutritious meals for children, seniors and families.

Between the lines: - The campaign is not just a single-night gala. It is a multi-event fundraising push designed to widen participation and increase total donations. - The apartment industry has used the event to build community ties while directing money to a visible local need. - The setting at Zoo Atlanta signals a more experiential, high-profile version of a fundraiser that blends entertainment with charity. - Leadership from both organizations framed the partnership as a long-running example of collective action meeting a basic need.

What's next: - The Can Can Poker Tournament opens the season of events on Aug. 21, followed by Sip-N-Stroll on Sept. 19. - Organizers will continue promoting sponsorships, ticket sales and participation ahead of the Oct. 16 gala. - Funds raised this fall will support food distribution and hunger-relief work across the Atlanta region.