Main Street Marketplace and Meeting Place

Main Street Marketplace and Meeting Place is a non-profit organization based in China Grove, North Carolina. With a small team of three employees, they strive to address issues of food insecurity and economic disparity within their community. The organization operates a community marketplace offering fresh, affordable, and healthy food options. Their pricing is designed to be accessible to a wide range of household incomes, making nutritious food more attainable. By purchasing items from the marketplace, customers directly support the organization's mentoring programs, empowering individuals and families. Recognizing the challenges faced by those "living in the gap" – individuals who, despite working full-time, struggle to make ends meet due to low wages and limited government assistance – Main Street Marketplace aims to create a more equitable local economy. They plan to achieve this through workshops, training opportunities, and community building initiatives offered at their Meeting Place. For further information about Main Street Marketplace and Meeting Place, including details about their programs and services, please visit their website at marketandmeeting.org.