Atlanta Gas Light Foundation and Goodr open grocery store at Jean Childs Young Middle School for students and families

Grocery store to provide more than 32,000 meals to students and families; will help combat food insecurity

ATLANTA – July 28, 2023 – The Atlanta Gas Light Foundation, in partnership with Goodr, is proud to announce the opening of the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation Goodr Grocery Store at Jean Childs Young Middle School in southwest Atlanta. The Atlanta Gas Light Foundation and Goodr celebrated the store’s grand opening today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included remarks from City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Gas Light President and CEO Pedro Cherry, Goodr Founder and CEO Jasmine Crowe-Houston and Jean Child’s Young Middle School Principal Ron Garlington.

Goodr is an Atlanta-based leading food distribution and recovery organization using technology and logistics to fight hunger and food waste. The Atlanta Gas Light Foundation Goodr Grocery Store is aimed at providing a convenient solution for families facing food insecurity and promoting equity around the Metro-Atlanta area. This school year, the store is expected to provide more than 32,000 meals to students and their families with a sustainable, easily accessible solution for students and their families to shop for high quality, nutritious groceries at no cost. 

“The health of our communities is only as strong as the well-being of its citizens and this partnership is not just about fighting hunger, but also ensuring our communities have the resources needed for all to live happier and healthier lives,” said Atlanta Gas Light President and CEO Pedro Cherry. “Today’s students are our future, and Atlanta Gas Light is committed to making a positive contribution to the lives of these students and their families.”