On Aug. 25, 2025, Atlanta and Fulton County leaders gathered in front of a basket packed with enough groceries to feed a large family for a week. The display was part of the opening of the new Atlanta Community Food Center, created to support families in need across the city. GBP News
Families in Atlanta’s Westside now have a new place to turn for support. On Monday, the Atlanta Community Food Bank opened a Community Food Center in Adamsville. Rising grocery prices have left many families struggling to afford food, and leaders say the new centre will help meet that growing need.
Mayor Andre Dickens, Fulton County Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, and City Councilmember Andrea L. Boone attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Boone said the opening means more than just a celebration.
“We are opening doors to hope, dignity, and independence for families and our community who need it most,” she said. “We know that food insecurity is an all-time high at this time. Too many families are struggling with uncertainty.”
This marks the fourth Community Food Center from the Atlanta Community Food Bank, but it is the first located within city limits.
Meeting a growing need
For years, Adamsville has lost grocery stores, leaving many residents with few options. Khalifa S. Lee, chair of the neighbourhood planning unit’s executive board, said the community pushed for food banks to fill the gap.
“We have in our master plan that we wanted food banks all across our area, because we know the need,” Lee said. “We understand that our communities are in need and we know that the troubles that were increasing at the time in our schools were happening because of hunger.”
The new centre offers fresh produce, frozen items, and even baby food. Officials say it aims to give families healthy choices at no cost.
Support and funding
The food centre came together with financial backing from Fulton County, the Atlanta City Council, and Invest Atlanta.
Kyle Waide, president of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, said the demand for food has grown in recent years.
“As a community, we've got to come together and increase access for our neighbors,” Waide said. “We have too many kids and families and seniors who need more access. So, it's on us to make sure that all of our neighbors — all the families in metro Atlanta and North Georgia — have what they need.”
Looking ahead
The new centre already has 700 families signed up to receive food. Organizers expect that number to grow quickly. Plans are in place to serve up to 1,000 families each week.
For many in Adamsville, the centre is more than a building — it’s a lifeline. Leaders say the goal is to not only feed families but also restore hope and stability.
