Articles & Stories
Our mission goes beyond serving great food. Each story here highlights the lives transformed through Gathering Industries — the nonprofit that employs, trains, and empowers individuals transitioning out of homelessness in Atlanta.
ROI Snapshot: How One Quarterly Lunch That Funds Training Supports Job Training
When CSR and finance sit down together, catering usually lives in the “expense” column: necessary, recurring, and disconnected from impact. But what if one recurring
Inside a Second Chance Kitchen: What Trainees Actually Learn
If you’ve never stepped into a second chance kitchen training program, it’s easy to picture something informal: a few people chopping vegetables, kind volunteers, a
Why Mission Driven Catering Beats “Just Another Lunch” for Modern Workplaces
When you’re responsible for feeding a whole office, you’re juggling a lot more than sandwiches and salad. You’re managing budgets, headcounts, dietary restrictions, logistics, and
From Incarceration to Inspiration: Jerry Smiley’s Story of Hope and Transformation
At Gathering Industries, we believe in the power of second chances. Our mission is to provide individuals experiencing homelessness or hardship with the tools they
Chef Alex Reetof: Culinary Training as a Beacon of Hope
Our Journey Together At Gathering Industries, we transform culinary training into life-changing opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness. Thanks to your unwavering support, numerous stories of
Kroger Community Rewards makes donating easy
Did you know that you can easily support Gathering Industries while doing your regular grocery shopping at Kroger? It’s true! By linking your Kroger Shoppers