A top priority for the Food Bank is to close gaps via direct distributions in the community to get the right food to people at the right time, especially in rural areas or during times of disaster. One way to do this is with Pop Up Markets across our service area, essentially setting up distributions of food, especially fresh produce, in places that have barriers to accessing these items.
The first Pop Up Market was held in June in Louisburg and provided more than 8,000 meals to those who attended, a majority of which contained children or seniors. One mother told us she was so thankful for this Pop-Up because the food was filling the gap in the month until she received SNAP benefits for her family.
“Pop-Up Markets are important because they allow us to reach parts of our service area that may have a difficult time accessing resources otherwise. We can further understand the communities we serve, fill gaps in service, and provide new volunteer opportunities across the service area for those looking to help others close to home,” says Cassie James of the Food Bank.
Check out the Food Bank’s Facebook page for more information, including dates and locations, about our Pop Up Markets.
