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Food Security: Not a Human Trash Can
In the state of Georgia, just under 15% of the population is food insecure. At Urban Recipe, our goal is to reduce that number, and get food to those who need it. Part of our mission is to respect the dignity of every person we serve. We have some incredible partners for sourcing food, and…
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Feeding Families with Dignity – Even when Costs Climb
This summer, families across Atlanta are feeling the pinch: grocery bills climbing, utility costs soaring, and safety nets like SNAP shrinking. In our co-ops, we hear these struggles every week. What changes have we seen at Urban Recipe this summer? At Urban Recipe, our goal is to provide a consistent, supportive community and free food…
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Consistency is Key, Especially in the Food Scene
Consistency is key. The first thing people usually learn about Urban Recipe food co-ops is that they meet every two weeks, no matter the season. In a world where so much is unpredictable, our members know they can count on us. Consistency in food security is more than just having food on the table. It…
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Summer’s Hidden Strain: Feeding Georgia’s Children When School Is Out
Georgia’s humid mornings and sudden summer storms signal more than just a change in weather. They also mark a season of rising pressure for families. With schools closed, many caregivers face higher childcare costs, increased food expenses, and the emotional weight of keeping kids safe and nourished. In the Urban Recipe community, we see this…
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Pallet Prep: Getting Food from the Warehouse to the Pantry
Every other Tuesday morning at 970 Jefferson St., the Urban Recipe staff is busy pulling together the last touches to prepare for volunteers to come assist with Pallet Prep. Pallet Prep is our volunteer opportunity that directly supports co-ops. Since we started in 1991, Urban Recipe staff have played an important role in sourcing and…
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Tummy and Soul – More Than a Fundraiser
Tummy and Soul is quickly approaching, a fun evening of fundraising, community and celebration. This year as we prepare for our sixth annual Tummy and Soul, we have been reflecting on the celebration, and why we do what we do! At Tummy and Soul, we celebrate Urban Recipe’s growth with gratitude! Our community joins us…
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Urban Recipe – More than a Pantry
“When is your pantry open?”“What hours can I come pick up food?” These are questions we hear almost every day. And we always give the same answer: Urban Recipe is not a food pantry. But, in many ways, it’s something better. More than a Box of Food When families join an Urban Recipe Food Co-op,…
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Mobile Pantry Increases Food Access
Urban Recipe runs food co-ops. We have spent years continuing to improve our co-op model to get food to people who need it. Five years ago, with the global pandemic, our model ran into a wall and we had to figure out a way to get families food, even without the co-op community. With partners…
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A Recipe for Food Security
When Urban Recipe started in 1991, founder Chad Hale knew he wasn’t trying to start a food pantry. While pantries are vital to serving families in emergency situations, he envisioned a model that would be able to provide not only regular food support, but also packaged in a way that is collaborative, community-driven, and sustainable. …
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FCS expands capacity with two food co-ops
We are proud to share that after participating in the Cooperative Pathway Program (CPP) offered by our partner Urban Recipe, Focused Community Strategies will now be the owner and operator of two food co-ops in South Atlanta. The long-standing food co-op in South Atlanta will continue, and we are proud to be growing an additional…