Nonprofit

Grady Food as Medicine


  • Mission

    Grady improves the health of the community by providing quality, comprehensive healthcare in a compassionate, culturally competent, ethical, and fiscally responsible manner. Grady maintains its commitment to the underserved of Fulton and DeKalb counties, while also providing care for residents of metro Atlanta and Georgia. Grady leads through its clinical excellence, innovative research, and progressive medical education and training.

    About Us

    The Food as Medicine program addresses the nutrition insecurity needs of Grady patients afflicted with uncontrolled Diabetes and Hypertension. The program provides fresh produce and whole grains, along with both cooking and nutrition classes. Additionally, Grady Food as Medicine operates various food distribution events at three of the Grady clinics in the greater Atlanta area. Volunteers can assist preparing and distributing healthy food at our Fresh Food Carts or in our Food Pharmacy at the Jesse Hill Market.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Health & Medicine
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • Hunger, Food Security

    Location & Contact

    • 4046164845
    • 92 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, Georgia, US
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