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Solidarity Sandy Springs tells council $25,000 city grant helped expand produce distribution, senior pop-ups
Summary
Solidarity Sandy Springs described growth since 2020 and thanked the city for a $25,000 grant used to purchase fresh produce. The volunteer group outlined operations: three weekly distributions, monthly senior pop-ups, partnerships with area HUD-subsidized housing, and an expanded volunteer program.
Solidarity Sandy Springs told the city council Sept. 16 that a $25,000 city grant has helped expand its fresh-produce distributions, pop-up markets and outreach to seniors and HUD-subsidized properties.
Founder Jennifer Barnes described starting in March 2020 as a neighborhood response to school closures and food insecurity. The group sourced donated food and added produce purchased from the state farmers market; Barnes said the city's grant allowed the group to provide 12 to 15 fresh produce items to shoppers…
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