Our Story
Porter Abbot is a way to share what we have been blessed to learn about the health of whole grains, organic and unrefined ingredients, and the decidedly amazing food that these things make possible. One slice, and we think you’ll want to sign up as our newest long-time customer. Along the way, you can offer healthy goodies to those you love. How could we not come to the kitchen excited to make this experience possible for as many of our neighbors in Atlanta as possible? Food the way God made it…for the ones you love.
Just in case you’re wondering, Porter and Abbot are not the names of the people who do the work around here. These are titles of sorts. The Porter is a monk at a monastery whose job it is greet visitors, provide hospitality to travelers, and help those in need. We think that is a great example of the service that we strive to provide for our customers. The Abbot is also a monk, elected by the other monks in the monastery, who is responsible for overseeing both the wellbeing of the monks and the monastery. This humble form of Gospel-based leadership guides our approach to working with team members and partner suppliers. Putting the two together covers most of the important points.
You may also be asking, “What’s the big deal with monks and monasteries?” Frankly, the world these days can feel a bit shaky. Monasteries, though, are rooted in place and time. For over a thousand years, they have exemplified faith, prayer, fidelity, learning, wisdom, craftsmanship, sanctuary, service, sacrifice, respect for God’s creation, and beauty. Each of these values has the power to change the times we live in for the better.
