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 Government Shutdown is Over, Now What?
The last two months in the United States have been stressful for many. For families in November who didn’t receive their anticipated SNAP benefits on time, it was even worse. Now that the government shutdown is over, and funds are slowly being released to states to then be released to families, we need to address…
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…
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