She Gave to Charity Her Whole Life. Then Everything Changed.
Michelle Alston was the first college graduate in her family. She became a business analyst, earning a salary that allowed her to take care of herself and help her relatives. Then she lost her job. “I’ve given to charity my whole life and always been in a place where I can give to charity, this…
The Impact of the Urban Recipe Food Co-op Model
We recently released our 2025 Impact Report, full of stories and statistics from this past year and vision for the year ahead. Not only is an annual report a habit of non-profit organizations to share all they have accomplished alongside their donors, partners, and community, but it’s an important opportunity to reflect on our vision…
Growth and Adaptation in the Fight for Food Security
When Urban Recipe began in 1991, we operated out of a church basement in Grant Park. We ran a singular food co-op, distributing food out of a small pantry and regular household refrigerator. Fast forward 35 years, Urban Recipe is now one of the largest partners of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Distributing well over…
How Co-op Remains a Place of Security and Peace Amidst Crisis
Every single person experiences instability or crisis at some point in life. It can arrive suddenly and without warning: an unexpected job loss, the death of a loved one, a serious medical diagnosis, or a traumatic accident. In those moments, the systems we rely on every day – housing, income, health, and food, can quickly…
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