Building Community Through Food

In this episode, Nancy Nicewonger and Nick Everhart sit down with Edie Burkey and Joan Holliday to discuss the vision behind the Kennett Community Grocer, a groundbreaking community-owned grocery store designed to bring people together and promote healthy living.

Highlights from the episode:

• The unique mission of the Kennett Community Grocer: A co-op model connecting local farms and food producers to the community.
• The importance of inclusivity in the store’s design and offerings, ensuring it feels like home for everyone in Kennett Square.
• The role of food as medicine and how the grocer will promote healthier eating habits and reduce reliance on processed foods.
• Plans for a community gathering space, dubbed the "Supper Club," fostering conversations and connections over shared meals.

Join us for the conversation, where we explore the power of food to unite a community and support a more inclusive, healthier future.