What We Do
Community grocer, workforce development kitchen & community space all under one roof.
OUR MISSION
Together, we are reinventing the corner store into a holistic approach to fresh, delicious, and EBT-eligible meal solutions. As a 501c3 organization, TCG is by and for the community.
THE PROBLEM
Based on the most recent national estimates, 10% of US households are food insecure.
At TCG, our goal is to fight food insecurity and offer a solution to spend food stamps in a meaningful way.
Problem #1
Food insecurity is a major public health issue, especially in Philadelphia.
Problem #2
Food insecurity contributes to poor dietary quality and negative health outcomes.
Problem #3
Food assistance programs decrease food insecurity and nutritional status, but major barriers remain.
INSIGHTS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS
Given the option, respondents on
average would spend:
53%
of their allotted food stamp budget on prepared healthy meals.
bought hot meals out
cooked at home
Per week, respondents on average…
6.1 days
4.33 days
of survey respondents agreed they wanted healthier food options in their neighborhood.
90.4 %
Under construction at 627 S. 60th Street Philadelphia, PA 19143
How does it work?
We are building a new piece of public infrastructure that supports our community from soil to supper. See how food
aggregation and rescue, retail, workforce development, and community space
intersect under one roof!
Our Mission
At TCG, we believe that everyone should have access to the ingredients to live stronger, healthier lives. As we reinvent the corner store, our purpose is to make eating well easier.
&
Our Vision
A network of markets and stakeholders that, together, achieve food sovereignty, sustainable economic development, and health justice for all.
