Meet The Market Manager

People’s Market

“Food, Entrepreneurship, Community”

How did your organization start?

The Two Markets Came Together with the common goal to address Food insecurity additionally our goal is to help support more start up markets/pop ups

What issue are you addressing?

One of our markets is located in an area considered a Food desert, both markets provide a match program to further our customers EBT dollars.we have seen an increase during the pandemic and our vendor sales have increased.

Where did your passion for this cause come from?

Seeing first hand how this program helps our community...I wanted to be part of the change.

Why is your work so important for Greensboro?

We give small local businesses a platform to thrive as well as bringing the necessities into the community.

What are you most excited for as it relates to FF10?

Learning new ways to build connections through networking.

What have you already learned from the process?

That a lot of our neighboring non profits have a genuine concern for happenings in the triad and want the best for our community...and that together we can make a beautiful change.

What do you hope to get out of FF10?

Resources and a wonderful experience!