The Market is a place to share both God's love and healthy food.
Grace is nestled among 3 very different neighborhoods. We're surrounded by people who are separated economically, culturally, and spiritually. Luckily, food is a great way to get folks connected.
Our market will be where foodies and the food-insecure rub elbows with those that believe that we do not live by bread alone (that's us!). Prime farm products and a fun atmosphere will attract the foodies and Duke students. To draw in the food insecure, we're giving free vouchers (via Walltown Neighborhood Ministries) to 125 needy families as a way of saying, "You are welcome here!"
The Market supports Black farmers and vendors.
Farming is hard. Black farmers, in particular, face a steep climb. The Market supports these farmers, building bridges to the Black community that's been separated by prejudices and historical injustice. New markets are a big risk for farmers, so we're providing a minimum guaranteed income to show farmers that we love them and want to build a future with them.
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