Being human, you’re either hungry right now or will be hungry soon.
Shop is a welcoming space offering community members their choice of an array of fresh produce, non-perishables, dairy, and whole grains in an interactive shopping experience that integrates health education, features cooking demonstrations, provides a healthy meal, and connects people to community resources.
“They counsel us on cooking healthy food, how to cut up kale and cook it with eggs and herbs… it tastes so good!”
Rynette is a hardworking, under-employed single mother who relies on our market to supplement her monthly food budget.
What we do:
Our “Shopper Choice” Market Prioritizes…
Abundant Quality Food
Grow organic produce at our gardens and farm
Reduce food waste by rescuing quality food
Engage hundreds of community partners through healthy food drives
Purchase high demand items to improve choice and variety
Nutrition Education
Integrate health education through recipe cards, market design, and food interaction
Feature cooking demonstrations with a rotating lineup of community chefs
Provide a healthy breakfast and dinner bar
Strong Community Bonds
Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging space designed to foster belonging
Feature and connect people with community resource partners
program impact
2500 households have an increase in healthy food access
In our recent ‘open ended’ community survey:
45% of shoppers say social connectedness is what they appreciated most about our community food center
79% of shoppers say access to fresh produce is the most beneficial service of our community food center
Food Center Hours:
Saturday 8:30AM - 10:30AM
Tuesday 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Location:
St. Casimir’s Church
924 E. Clarke Street, Milwaukee
Who Can Shop?
We proudly serve the 53212, 53211, 53217, 53202, and 53203 zip codes.
Outside our Zip Codes?
Call 211 for food centers near you.
