In December 2024, Invest Atlanta – the official economic development authority for the city of Atlanta – announced millions of dollars in grants to bolster fresh food access in underserved areas around the city.
The first announcement was Invest Atlanta providing $8 million in funding for two stores to be operated by independent operator Savi Provisions. The first, Azalea Fresh Market, opened in October.
Quickly following that announcement, Invest Atlanta revealed that more than $750,000 would be given to already-established grocery operators in the city to enhance their businesses, in line with Mayor Andre Dickens’ goal for 2030: all Atlantans will have a store to get fresh, affordable food within half a mile of their residence…