As we reach the end of another year, I’ve been reflecting on the journey, not just my own, but the one we walk together as a community. The feeling that keeps rising to the surface is gratitude. Deep, grounding gratitude for every single person who has embraced Urban AIP, believed in its mission, and chosen to nourish themselves, their families, and their healing with the meals we create every day.
Truly, Urban AIP would still be just an idea if it weren’t for the AIP community. You turned a vision into something living and breathing. You made it real.
When I launched Urban AIP, my mission was simple: to deliver the highest-quality, most nutrient-dense, healing food straight to your door without compromising on flavor, pleasure, or the feeling of being cared for.
I know firsthand how overwhelming autoimmune healing can be. I know what it’s like to want to nourish your body but not always have the time, energy, or capacity to cook. I also know that food has the power not only to calm inflammation but also to spark joy, especially when you feel limited by your dietary needs.
This year held incredible highs and some scary lows, but something extraordinary happened throughout it all: you showed up. Again and again.
AIP entrepreneurs, community leaders, fellow AIPers, friends, family, and even strangers who became dedicated employees. At every turn, someone appeared with support, encouragement, or kindness.
Together, you helped Urban AIP grow and carve its place at the heart of our community.
And because of you, we reached more people, delivered more healing meals, and supported more families navigating autoimmune disease. That is something I will never take for granted.
Looking Ahead: What We Look Forward to in the New Year
As we move into a new year, I feel an overwhelming sense of possibility, not the pressured kind, but a grounded, nourishing kind of hope. The kind that comes from knowing we’ve built something meaningful together and that the foundation is strong.
In the coming year, my intention is simple: to continue serving this community with integrity, creativity, and heart. To keep expanding what AIP convenience can look like while staying rooted in our commitment to nutrient density, flavor, and joy.
Here’s what I’m personally excited about:
- New seasonal menus and chef collaborations that bring even more joy and sophistication to your healing table.
- Launching new Urban AIP pantry items, plus sharing staple products from your favorite AIP brands, all designed to make everyday cooking easier, faster, and more aligned with your healing goals.
- Collaborating with health clinics, doctors, and practitioners who are integrating AIP into patient care and need trustworthy, ready-to-eat support for their communities.
- More resources and education to help you feel confident navigating every phase of the AIP journey.
- Growing our team and capacity to reach more people without compromising on quality or intention.
- Finding new ways to support you emotionally, not just nutritionally, because healing is multifaceted, and community is medicine.
But more than anything, I look forward to continuing to walk this path with you. Urban AIP isn’t just a business; it’s a community-driven mission. And this new year gives us another chance to support healing with more grace, more gratitude, and more connection.
Thank You From the Bottom of My Heart
Thank you for choosing Urban AIP.
Thank you for welcoming this vision and helping it become something meaningful.
Thank you for supporting a mission rooted in care, community, and nourishment.
Thank you for allowing us to cook for you, support you, and walk with you.
I am endlessly grateful for your trust, your encouragement, and your presence in this community.
Wishing you a Holiday season filled with gratitude, self-compassion, and joy. And as always, nourishment that makes you feel loved.
With love -
Marie-Noelle
Founder, Urban AIP