On July 17, neighbors, community leaders, and City officials gathered in the Sweet Auburn district to celebrate a milestone for food access in Atlantaโthe grand opening of the Goodr Community Market and Little Loaf Deli on Edgewood Avenue.
Mayor Andre Dickens joined Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari, Jasmine Crowe-Houston of Goodr, Invest Atlanta, and BeOnEdgewood partners for the ribbon cutting, marking the launch of Goodrโs very first public community grocery store.
โThis is the blueprint for what can happen when local government, business, and community all come together,โ said Mayor Dickens. โThatโs the group project Iโm always talking about.โ
Located at 381 Edgewood Avenue SE, the new market is filling a critical need in a neighborhood where a walk to the nearest grocery store could take more than 30 minutes. It offers affordable groceries, including SNAP-eligible items, andโmost importantlyโallows 200 pre-selected families and seniors in District 5 to shop for free each month.
And itโs not just groceries. Little Loaf Deli, located inside the market, serves fresh, made-to-order sandwiches for $5 or less, with kid-friendly options also on the menu.
Backed by more than $300,000 in support from Invest Atlanta, this community-first initiative directly supports the Mayorโs goal of ensuring that 85% of Atlantans live within a half-mile of fresh, healthy food by the end of this year.
“Food access is a priority. Itโs a need,โ Mayor Dickens said. โAnd itโs something weโre going to keep showing up for in every single neighborhood across this city.โ
From free groceries for families to $5 meals made with care, the Goodr Community Market on Edgewood is proof of whatโs possible when Atlanta invests in equity, innovation, and people.