Fresh Food. Supporting families with Care, Choice and Community
We champion dignity and choice and transform the way families access fresh, healthy food.
Every family deserves access to nutritious, culturally familiar foods and the freedom to choose what’s best for their household. Food is more than fuel — it’s tradition, health, and connection.
Nutritious food and dignity in access ripple into every part of life — from physical health, to financial stability, to children’s ability to learn and thrive.
To pave the way for stronger communities, we must all commit to reducing the barriers families face: food deserts, unaffordable groceries, and systems that strip away choice.
Dignity + Choice
Families shop in a welcoming, grocery‑style space that mirrors a neighborhood market. They choose what works best for their household, restoring autonomy and reducing stigma.
Our Model
Community Voice + Data
Shopper insights and local health data guide what’s on our shelves. Families tell us what they need, what they value, and what supports their health — ensuring inventory reflects cultural traditions, evolving preferences, and chronic health needs.
Culture + Health
Shelves are organized around familiar foodways so families see their traditions honored. Color‑coded zones highlight diabetic‑friendly, low‑sodium, and heart‑healthy options, turning everyday shopping into preventive care.
The City of Atlanta is home to 500,000 people…..
1 in 5
Children in the City of Atlanta go hungry - despite living in a city of abundance
1 in 6
Atlanta residents face food insecurity - that is up to 80,000 members of our community
🌿 Nya Foster
Founder, Ruthie’s Blessing Basket
I’m Nya Foster, an Atlanta native and a Master of Public Health student at Georgia State University. For the past five years, I’ve worked to strengthen housing stability, youth engagement, and the environmental conditions that shape community well-being. Through grassroots programs, legislative research, and nonprofit partnerships, I’ve supported families navigating food insecurity, students trying to make ends meet, and individuals with disabilities who often face the steepest barriers to support.
I founded Ruthie’s Blessing Basket in honor of my grandmother Ruthie, whose giving spirit continues to guide me. She passed away from cancer, but her legacy lives on in every act of care we offer. This pantry is more than a place to get food—it’s a space rooted in dignity and choice. My goal is to create a welcoming environment where families feel seen, supported, and empowered to nourish themselves and their health on their own terms..
