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Improving the health and wellbeing of communities

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of communities by advancing food security and nutrition, promoting sustainable practices, and working together to create a healthier future for all.

OUR PROGRAMS

South Memphis Farmers Market

Since opening in 2010, the South Memphis Farmers Market has grown by leaps and bounds, becoming the destination in South Memphis for fresh produce during the growing season and throughout the year.

Our seasonal farmers market features produce from local farmers and handmade items from other local producers on Thursdays between the months of June and September each year.

The Market is also home to The Grocer, a year-round neighborhood grocery store that carries everything you need to prepare delicious, healthful meals at home.

Directly connected to The Grocer is a fully equipped kitchen where free, nutritional cooking classes are offered throughout the year.

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The Grocer

The Grocer at South Memphis Farmers Market is a year-round neighborhood grocery store serving the needs of the South Memphis community.

The Grocer grew out of the South Memphis Farmers Market, opening in 2014 to expand in the food access provided at the Market.

In the store, groceries as well as produce from our local farmers throughout the week, as well as other locally produced items such as jams, jellies, and honey.

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The Mobile Grocer

The Mobile Grocer is an extension of our South Memphis Farmer's Market functioning as a grocery store on wheels.

This initiative was created to address food access issues in underserved areas while meeting a critical need by providing fresh, healthy food options directly to communities.

By bringing nutritious food closer to home, The Mobile Grocer aims to promote healthier lifestyles and improve the overall wellbeing of residents in these neighborhoods.

Bringing quality food and freshness closer to homes in South Memphis

2,317

Families Served from Our Mobile Grocer

500 Pounds of produce sold on the Mobile Grocer

5,691

Customers Fresh Savings Earned

300 Attendees in the Cooking Works Food Program

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Cooking Works

Cooking Works is a nutrition-focused, curriculum-based food education program aimed at equipping participants with essential skills in nutrition, effective grocery shopping, and hands-on cooking techniques. This initiative empowers individuals to confidently prepare nutritious recipes that enhance their overall wellbeing and encourage healthier lifestyles.

Cooking Matters was created by Share Our Strength and is now supported by The Food Trust. We are super excited to announce in 2025, we are instituting The American Heart Association’s Healthy for Life curriculum as part of our electives in conjunction with UT-TSU Shelby County Extension nutrition education staff to offer additional university supported, attested programming.

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