Solidarity Sandy Springs

What Solidarity Sandy Springs does

Solidarity Sandy Springs Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community food pantry founded in March 2020 in response to COVID-19 shutdowns, operating in Sandy Springs, Georgia (metro Atlanta). It provides free, fresh, and nutritious food to food-insecure families and individuals who live or work within eight defined Sandy Springs zip codes (30342, 30328, 30350, 30319, 30092, 30338, 30339, 30327). The organization runs a walk-in distribution model from a single warehouse/distribution site at 6315 Roswell Road in Sandy Springs Plaza, open for distribution Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings and for donation intake Monday through Saturday. It reports serving 750–850 families per week and over 125,000 cumulative shoppers since inception, with proof of Sandy Springs residency or employment required to receive services.

Operationally, the organization is volunteer-driven with a stated staff of 1–10 and self-describes as a "truly volunteer organization." Its core "technology" is operational rather than proprietary: a community volunteer network coordinated through third-party scheduling tools (InitLive and Bloomerang), with food sourced through partnerships with the Atlanta Community Food Bank (a Feeding America member), Second Helpings Atlanta, Bagel Rescue, and local grocers. Beyond the pantry, it operates supporting programs including The Packaged Good youth philanthropy program (absorbed in 2024), a summer camp, emergency food assistance via phone/text, and holiday gift programs. There is no software product, app, or API.

As a nonprofit, it generates no commercial revenue; funding comes from charitable contributions structured across several streams: recurring monthly donations ("Solidarity Sustainers"), one-time gifts processed via Givebutter (credit card, PayPal, Venmo), a four-tier annual corporate sponsorship program (Gingham $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000), event fundraising (Sandy Springs Wine Festival, Hunger Walk Run, peer-to-peer campaigns), in-kind food donations, and passive channels such as Kroger Community Rewards and Terracycle recycling. The organization earned Candid's 2022 Gold Seal of Transparency and is governed by a board with backgrounds in real estate, accounting, law, healthcare, and corporate operations.

Name

Solidarity Sandy Springs

Legal name

Solidarity Sandy Springs Inc.

Website

https://solidaritysandysprings.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A 501(c)(3) volunteer-run community food pantry in Sandy Springs, Georgia, providing free fresh food to food-insecure families across eight local zip codes, serving 750–850 families weekly and funded by donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Food Pantry

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Nutrition Relief (Emergency Feeding) (BPAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF)

Keywords

• Food pantry services
• Community food assistance
• Nonprofit hunger relief
• Emergency food assistance
• Youth philanthropy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandy Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Monetary Donations: Accepts one-time and recurring monetary donations from individuals and organizations. Monthly donor program called 'Solidarity Sustainers' provides predictable revenue for planning produce and protein orders. Accepts PayPal, Venmo, and credit cards.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Sponsorship program with four tiers (Gingham $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Bronze $1,000) that leverages wholesale partnerships to maximize families served.
3. In-Kind Food Donations: Receives food donations from local grocery stores, bakeries, and community collection programs. Also participates in Terracycle recycling program that generates donations.
4. Event Fundraising: Raises funds through events including Sandy Springs Wine Festival (with VIP ticket proceeds benefiting the organization), summer camp programs, and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solidarity Sandy Springs operates a community food pantry providing fresh, nutritious food to food-insecure families and individuals in Sandy Springs, GA. The pantry is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and serves 750-850 families per week across 8 zip codes. Supporting offerings include The Packaged Good youth philanthropy program, summer camp sponsorships, and emergency food assistance. All services are provided free of charge and supported by a volunteer network.

Product overview

Solidarity Sandy Springs is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) food pantry organization operating as a single, unified community service model. The core offering is a food pantry providing fresh, nutritious food to food-insecure families in Sandy Springs, GA. Supporting programs include The Packaged Good (a youth philanthropy education program where families create care packages), a Summer Camp sponsorship program, emergency food assistance, and volunteer engagement opportunities. Monetary donations are accepted through the Givebutter platform. All services are provided at no cost to beneficiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Packaged Good: A program that teaches children to 'do good' by helping shape the next generation of philanthropists through creating care packages for those in need. Merged into Solidarity Sandy Springs in 2024.

Products and services

• Food Pantry Services Community food pantry providing fresh, nutritious food to food-insecure families and individuals at the Sandy Springs Plaza location, Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Serves 750-850 families per week across 8 zip codes.
• Emergency Food Assistance Urgent food assistance available by phone, text, or email for food-insecure families needing help outside of regular pantry hours.
• The Packaged Good (TPG) Youth Philanthropy Program Youth philanthropy program that teaches children to 'do good' by creating care packages for those in need. Families can participate in-person or at-home and learn about philanthropy.
• Volunteer Program Community volunteer opportunities including direct pantry service, restocking, driving, administrative support, and group volunteer days for corporate teams, schools, and civic organizations. Scheduled through the InitLive platform.
• Donation Processing Services Monetary donation platform accepting credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, and in-person payments, including monthly recurring donors (Solidarity Sustainers) and corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 750-850 families per week
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regency CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Regency Centers provides the Sandy Springs Plaza location at 6315 Roswell Road. This prime retail location enables the pantry's community accessibility and visibility.
• La AmistadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Amistad's mission is to prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs. They have an afterschool location at the pantry where volunteers can sign up through their website.
• Jewish Family and Career Services (JFCS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJFCS is dedicated to strengthening and enriching lives of individuals, families and community, both Jewish and non-Jewish. Partnership involves volunteer coordination.
• SS North Fulton - Meals on WheelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer through SS North Fulton for Meals on Wheels. Pick up meals and deliver to elderly neighbors to ensure they have nutritious food.
• Atlanta Community Food BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of Feeding America, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Works with 700+ nonprofit partners to distribute 67 million meals. Solidarity participates in Hunger Walk Run fundraising with $1=$1 credit.
• Bagel RescueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit connecting restaurants with excess bagels to neighbors in need. Volunteers deliver bagels to food pantries including Solidarity Sandy Springs.
• Second Helpings AtlantaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization contributing to Solidarity's efforts in hunger relief and food waste reduction.
• Holy Innocents' Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed sponsor and partner organization contributing to Solidarity's mission.
• KrogercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKroger Community Rewards program. NPRO number DW361 allows supporters to link their Kroger Rewards Card to direct donations to Solidarity Sandy Springs.
• TerracycleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecycling partnership where collected items (laundry pouches, bread bags, Colgate products, baby food packaging, GoGo Squeez pouches) are recycled through Terracycle, generating donations for Solidarity.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves1 record

Broad incumbents

• Feeding America: National domestic hunger-relief network operating the largest U.S. food bank infrastructure. Indirect parent network for Solidarity's Atlanta Community Food Bank partner and the dominant incumbent in the same service category across every U.S. metro.

Direct peers

• Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta: Atlanta-area social services nonprofit offering food, career, and emergency assistance regardless of background. An active Solidarity partner that channels volunteers and clients to the pantry, with broadly comparable community-service delivery.
• Second Helpings Atlanta: Atlanta-based food rescue and hunger-relief nonprofit that recovers surplus food from restaurants and grocers for redistribution. Directly comparable to Solidarity's food-rescue pickup operations and listed as an active partner.
• Atlanta Community Food Bank: Regional Feeding America affiliate distributing tens of millions of meals annually across metro Atlanta through 700+ partner agencies. Solidarity Sandy Springs sources food from this network and participates in its Hunger Walk Run fundraising, making it both a downstream partner and a comparable community food-distribution operator.
• North Fulton Community Charities: Community-services nonprofit serving north Fulton County—including Sandy Springs—with food assistance, financial aid, and emergency support. Directly competes for the same donor and volunteer base within Solidarity's eight served zip codes.
• Community Assistance Center (Sandy Springs): Sandy Springs-based social services nonprofit providing food pantry, financial assistance, and emergency aid to residents of north Fulton County. Operates an almost identical service model in the same catchment as Solidarity Sandy Springs.
• SS North Fulton (Meals on Wheels): Sandy Springs-based Meals on Wheels affiliate delivering meals to homebound seniors in north Fulton County. Listed as a Solidarity partner for volunteer coordination and serves an overlapping food-insecurity population through a complementary delivery model.

Regional players

• Food Bank of Northeast Georgia: Regional Feeding America affiliate serving 14 counties in northeast Georgia, including portions of metro Atlanta's outer ring. Operates a comparable partner-agency model and competes for corporate hunger-relief sponsorship dollars in the broader Atlanta market.
• Hosea Helps: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing food assistance, housing support, and emergency services to families in crisis. Operates in the same metro area and competes for the same pool of food-insecure families and corporate sponsors.

Emerging players

• La Amistad: Atlanta-based nonprofit serving Latino students and families through academic enrichment and afterschool programs. Active Solidarity partner with a colocated afterschool site at the pantry; comparable in mission focus on community uplift but distinct in education-led delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/solidaritysand1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solidarity-sandy-springs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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