News From The Store

Doubling Our Difference was an ambitious initiative to double our volunteers, double the number of customers served, and provide twice the amount of healthy, nutritious food – all by the end of 2024. Thanks to the overwhelming support from our community, I’m proud to say we achieved these goals by mid-September!

Our first-ever Nashville’s Got Talent fundraiser was a hit—raising $260,000 to support The Store’s mission and filling the room with inspiration, laughter, and community. From choosing a fresh event format to empowering volunteers, we walked away with a long list of lessons we’ll carry into next year. Check out our Top 10 takeaways from Year 1—and get a glimpse of what’s to come.

The Store's CEO, Collen Mayer, breaks down why the Imagine Nashville important for our community's future.

In a survey of over a thousand Nashvillians, Imagine Nashville found that 84% of people said access to grocery stores was most important to thriving neighborhoods. In our April 2024 edition of Feeding Change, The Store’s CEO, Collen Mayer, discusses Imagine Nashville’s findings showing how some of Nashville is thriving while those of our neighbors who are low-income are struggling.

In our March 2024 edition of Feeding Change, The Store’s CEO, Collen Mayer, highlights the crisis of child food insecurity in our community. The newsletter then spotlights one of The Store’s staff persons, Brittney Brown, Director of Mission Advancement. The video ends with an invitation to sponsor a family, as well as attend The Store’s signature event Groceries with Dignity, Comedy Without.