Wellstar Healthcare System and Goodr, a food waste reduction company, have announced the continuation of a partnership that is expected to provide food for thousands of Georgia residents.
The companies are spearheading a series of pop-up grocery stores to make free, fresh food accessible to communities where finding healthy meal options is a rarity. A 2024 analysis by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute found that 1.6 million Georgians received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
“These markets are more than just an opportunity for families to receive free groceries — they are a lifeline,” said Jasmine Crowe-Houston, founder and CEO of Goodr. “I’ve spoken with mothers who skip meals so their children can eat, seniors forced to ration what little they have, and workers who spend most of their paycheck just to put food on the table.”
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