ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Falcons are partnering with United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta to collect monetary donations to provide relief for hundreds of individuals and families across the region affected by the recent floods.

During the Falcons Sunday Night Football contest against the Chicago Bears on October 18, donations can be made at Falcons Landing (pregame) or at one of the following Dome Service Centers at Gate A, B, C, D, E, Upper C and Upper D until the end of the third quarter.

Donations can also be made by texting UNITED to 90999 to give a gift of $5 (standard messaging and fees may apply).

Those wishing to make donations online may visit www.unitedwayatlanta.org