GK executive director Bryan Schroeder says, “Thanks to our partners at The Healing Bridge, Atlanta Community Food Bank, CORE and Giving Health, Giving Kitchen is going to be able to offer health screenings, COVID-19 vaccines and a free basket of food. Food service employees have been working under extreme conditions over the last year, it’s an honor to be able to provide medical access, a Pfizer shot and a nutritious meal.”
GK’s Pop Up Doc program began in 2018 and has provided over $150,000 worth of health services to 261 food service workers at no cost. The ability to offer these services is one of the ways GK’s Stability Network program goes beyond financial assistance to not only help people in crisis but also to emphasize the importance of self-care efforts that may mitigate or prevent future crises. With cost removed as a barrier to seek out these services, GK is looking forward to serving as many food service workers as possible at Pop-Up Doc on April 19.
In an effort to make the event as COVID-safe as possible, a new Drive-Thru format will be in use. Appointments are available and encouraged, however walk/drive up appointments will also be offered (pending availability).