ATLANTA -- Atlanta mayoral candidate Lisa Borders said someone created fake fliers promising free food and beer at a scheduled block party she held Saturday. Borders said the fliers were distributed to people at a homeless center in downtown Atlanta.

"We are deeply saddened that another campaign would use the most vulnerable members of our community in an attempt to disrupt our event,” said Stacey Abrams, campaign manager.

Abrams said the “old-fashioned” style block party was meant to thank volunteers, current supporters and encourage others to join Borders in her quest to become Atlanta's next mayor.

The event, however, did feature cotton candy, popcorn, shaved ice, hot dogs, hamburgers and entertainment.

“By misusing our logo and handing out these fliers, they misled men and women who have faced more than enough difficulty,” said Abrams.

In the end, the Borders campaign decided to make a donation to the Gateway facility, which services the homeless and needy.

“We were glad to work with the Gateway Center to feed and shelter those in need," said Abrams.