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Published on May 09, 2024
GOODR Community Market Opens in Fulton, Offering Free Groceries and Wrap Around ServicesSource: Youtube/Fulton Government Television

The neighborhood of Fulton has gained a fresh addition to its community assets, with the opening of the GOODR Community Market at IVillage. The market, which offers free groceries to the local residents, kicked off with a grand opening ceremony attended by a bevy of supporters including Wells Fargo, the American Heart Association, Grady, and the Morehouse School of Medicine. The initiative comes from GOODR, an organization that aims to combat hunger and reduce food waste.

Jasmine Crowe, the founder and CEO of GOODR, expressed her enthusiasm about the new venture. "We at GOODR have built one of our free grocery stores," she remarked, highlighting the collaborative effort behind the project, as mentioned on Fulton County's official website. The market is designed to provide not only food but also numerous wrap-around services to support the well-being of the Fulton community.

The launch was covered extensively by local news outlets. According to Fulton County's official website, the market is a response to the pressing issue of food insecurity among the county's residents. It stands as a testament to GOODR's commitment to bringing practical solutions to community problems by distributing surplus food that would otherwise go to waste.

The GOODR Community Market aims to quickly become a cornerstone in the community, providing not just sustenance but also contributing to the health and prosperity of its members. As Crowe aptly put it, "We partnered with amazing people like Wells Fargo, American Heart Association, Grady, and Morehouse School of Medicine to bring wrap around services to this community," as per Fulton County.