ATLANTA, GA – March 25, 2025 – Goodr, the innovative social impact company dedicated to ending food waste and hunger, and Wellstar Health System are teaming up for a fourth consecutive year to bring free, fresh food directly to communities throughout Metro Atlanta with a series of pop-up grocery markets.

The pop-ups will occur over five months: April, May, June, September, and October.

For many Georgia families, accessing healthy food isn’t just a challenge—it’s a crisis. According to an October analysis by the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, 1.6 million Georgians received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, also known as food stamps).

Georgia is home to some of the largest food deserts in the country. Without nearby grocery stores, many residents rely on fast food and convenience stores, increasing their risk for chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. These mobile grocery pop-ups aren’t just about food—they deliver dignity, better health, and hope.

“Health and wellness begin with access to nutritious food, which is a struggle for too many people in our community,” said Elise Lockamy-Kassim, Assistant Vice President for Community Health and the Center for Health Equity for Wellstar Health System. “At Wellstar, we’ve found an exceptional partnership with Goodr and our network of community organizations to provide wholesome foods and health information.”

Each event will distribute approximately 20,000 pounds of fresh food, helping alleviate food insecurity for thousands of families. In addition to groceries, many events will offer free health screenings, nutrition education, and wellness resources, reinforcing the connection between food and long-term health.

“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. Thanks to Wellstar Health System’s continued sponsorship, we serve those who need it most and work towards a future where no one must go hungry.”

All Wellstar Mobile Markets will be drive-thru events. Families must pre-register to attend (one registration per household) at www.wellstarmobilemarket.com or by emailing info@goodr.co.

APRIL WELLSTAR MOBILE MARKET EVENTS:

Roswell

Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Roswell Organization for Community Development

888 Zion Circle, Roswell, GA 30075

Registration Now Open

LaGrange

Saturday, April 5, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

First Presbyterian Church – LaGrange
Location: AMC CLASSIC LaGrange 10

201 Main Street, LaGrange, GA 30240

Registration Now Open

Griffin

Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
New Mercy Baptist Church
730 Park Road, Griffin, GA 30224
Registration Opens March 31st

Douglasville

Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville
9190 Campbellton St., Douglasville, GA 30134
Registration Opens April 7th

Jackson

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Butts County Life Enrichment
Location: Jackson United Methodist Church

409 E 3rd St., Jackson, GA 30233
Registration Opens April 14th

Details on the May, June, September, and October events will be released at a later time.

Wellstar and the Wellstar Foundation first partnered with Goodr in 2020 to tackle food insecurity during the pandemic. Initially focused on the pop-up Mobile Markets that provide food and fresh produce to thousands of families each year, the partnership has evolved to also include a Surplus Food Recovery service where unused food from hospitals is donated to community organizations.