News and Updates - Urban Recipe

Urban Recipe Food Co-ops have structure for success

Though Urban Recipe has been running food co-ops in Atlanta for over 30 years, the concept of a food cooperative can be hard to grasp. Some parts of a co-op are straightforward: each co-op meets at a recurring location, at the same time bi-weekly, a total of 26 times annually. The food comes from Urban…

How is Urban Recipe Different from a Food Pantry?

A common misconception about Urban Recipe is that we are a food pantry. Similar to a pantry in many ways, we are proud to stretch that model of “free food for all” to focus also on depth, dignity, and sustained impact. What does that look like here in Atlanta? First, let’s look at the ways…

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…

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…