Atlanta Nonprofit Bridges Gaps with Free Meals, Trans Support

Feeding the Homies provides food, resources, and community for Atlanta's trans men and allies.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:25am

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A bold, colorful silkscreen print of stacked takeout containers in a repeating grid pattern, conceptually representing the free meal distribution program for Atlanta's trans community.Feeding the community through pop art-inspired imagery, the Feeding the Homies initiative provides nourishment and support to Atlanta's trans men.Atlanta Today

The Atlanta-based nonprofit Game Changing Men has launched a bi-weekly event called Feeding the Homies that provides free meals, STD testing, and support services for the city's trans men and allies. The organization aims to build understanding between trans and cisgender communities through these pop-up events and a discussion series tackling LGBTQ+ issues.

Why it matters

Feeding the Homies addresses food insecurity and lack of resources for Atlanta's trans community, while also working to reduce stigma and increase visibility through community-driven solutions. The nonprofit's holistic approach of providing both material aid and open dialogue is an important model for bridging divides and uplifting marginalized voices.

The details

Feeding the Homies events occur bi-weekly, with the latest giveaway serving 100 people - twice the organization's original goal. In addition to free meals, the events offer STD testing and access to other support services for trans men. At night, Game Changing Men hosts 'Real Talk' discussions to tackle LGBTQ+ issues and break down myths about the trans community.

  • The latest Feeding the Homies giveaway took place last Friday.
  • Game Changing Men launched the Feeding the Homies initiative recently.

The players

Quinton Reynolds

The founder of Game Changing Men, the nonprofit behind the Feeding the Homies initiative.

Derek Baugh

The program manager for Game Changing Men who says treating the people they serve like family is important for building connections.

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What they’re saying

“These folks are just everyday folks, working folks. Some folks on disability and different stuff like that that come out here and get food so they can survive through the week.”

— Quinton Reynolds, Founder, Game Changing Men

“As community, people think that we're looking for solutions. We are the solution. We got us. So we show up looking like the solution and we come with solutions, and I think people trust us because of that.”

— Derek Baugh, Program Manager, Game Changing Men

What’s next

Game Changing Men plans to continue hosting bi-weekly Feeding the Homies events to provide ongoing support and resources for Atlanta's trans community.

The takeaway

Feeding the Homies demonstrates how community-driven initiatives can address intersectional issues of food insecurity, healthcare access, and social stigma faced by marginalized groups. By centering the needs and leadership of trans men, the nonprofit is building bridges and uplifting solutions from within the community.