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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.
How to Write a Catering Order Email That Prevents Mistakes
A reliable catering order email template should do more than tell a vendor what food you want. It should create one clear record of the
Lunch for Outdoor Events: Keeping Food Safe and Guests Comfortable
Outdoor events can feel simple on the planning board: choose a venue, invite guests, order lunch, and enjoy the day. But once the event moves
How to Plan Catering When Your Venue Has Strict Rules
Venue rules can turn a simple catering order into a planning puzzle. An event coordinator may have the guest count, agenda, and budget ready, only
How to Request In-Kind Catering Donations the Right Way
When a nonprofit event is coming together late, food can quickly become one of the most stressful line items. A gala, volunteer appreciation event, community
Vendor Switching Costs: When It’s Worth Changing Caterers
Changing a catering vendor can feel like more trouble than it is worth. An office manager may already know the current vendor’s ordering process, delivery
How to Plan Catering When Your Venue Has Strict Rules
Event venues can make catering feel simple or surprisingly complicated. A venue may have great meeting rooms, parking, and location, but strict food rules that
School Staff Lunches: Planning Meals for Professional Development Days
Professional development days are packed by design. Teachers and staff may move from a morning keynote to grade-level breakouts, technology training, curriculum planning, compliance updates,
Nonprofit Event Meals: How to Feed People on a Sponsor Budget
When a sponsor agrees to cover food for a nonprofit event, it can feel like a huge relief. Then the budget number arrives, and the
Catering for Training Days: Feeding 50 People Without Downtime
Training days are supposed to build momentum. New systems get introduced, teams learn a process, managers align expectations, and employees get time away from normal