From the Stage to the Shopping Cart: The Day After Nashville’s Got Talent
Following a successful Nashville’s Got Talent last night, I got to spend the morning in my favorite way: contacting families from our waiting list to invite them into The Store.
Because of the generosity of everyone who showed up to support Nashville’s Got Talent, we now have the funding to welcome more families into our free grocery store.
So this morning, I started making calls—reaching out to families who’ve been waiting patiently for a spot. Many of them have been calling every week, asking if it was their turn. Now, for some, the wait is finally over.
This is exactly what Nashville’s Got Talent was created for.
When we launched the event last year, it was in response to a spike in food insecurity. We needed a joyful, community-driven way to raise funds and take action. Every single dollar raised goes to one thing: food.
This year, that added up to $218,000.
That means more families off the waiting list. More kids with access to fresh fruits and vegetables. More neighbors walking into a space where dignity, health, and community are at the core.It’s hard to describe what a night like that really means—until you feel the impact the very next morning.
We had seven powerhouse performers and two incredible special guests light up the stage. We honored Bruce and Pascale Fagerstrom as our Volunteers of the Year. And we heard from the amazing Stephanie Brodie, a customer whose story and spirit brought the house down.Every guest, sponsor, and volunteer made this mission real.
You didn’t just give—you showed up. And your support made it possible for us to do what we do best: offer choice, nourishment, and a warm welcome to every neighbor who walks through our doors.
We’re also at a turning point.In addition to the cost of food, the biggest constraint we face is space. That’s why we’re working hard behind the scenes on an expansion that will allow us to serve even more families. We’ll be sharing an update on that very soon.
For now, we’re just grateful. And energized. And deeply hopeful.
The morning after Nashville’s Got Talent, the real magic began—calling families from our waiting list to welcome them into The Store. Thanks to the $218,000 raised, more neighbors will shop with dignity, access fresh food, and feel the impact of a night that was so much more than entertainment. Here's how your generosity is already changing lives.
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