In today’s show, Krista interviews Maggie Kane, founder and executive director of A Place at the Table, the first pay-what-you can café in Raleigh, North Carolina. Maggie’s mission is to offer good food to all, irrespective of income, and she is dedicated to building a strong connected community where everyone, including those who are experiencing homelessness and poverty, feels welcomed, loved, and valued.
Maggie talks about the problems she faced in securing funding for a pay-what-you-can restaurant and tackles some of the misconceptions and biases that exist around homelessness and food insecurity. She is proud that A Place at the Table has grown into a popular café where donors and volunteers can mix and enjoy each other’s company and she is grateful for the support of the many people who have helped her to make the project a success. As a believer in the power of community, Maggie urges anyone who may be considering setting up a pay-what-you-can café to ask for help from others who believe in your vision and are prepared to provide support through the inevitable ups and downs of bringing the project to life.
To find about more Maggie's work visit tableraleigh.org, oneworldeverybodyeats.org, and follow @tableraleigh on Instagram. You can also check out Maggie's Ted Talk: Food for Thought, Choice and Dignity.
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