‘It’s a blessing’: Charlotte nonprofit works to address food insecurity in uptown

CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte nonprofit is working to address food insecurity in the heart of uptown.

“It’s a blessing. It’s a blessing for anybody who wants it,” said resident Maehelen Bell.

The market is organized by The Bulb, a Charlotte nonprofit that started in 2016 to reduce food insecurity.

When the pandemic hit in 2020, volunteers had to put it on hold, but now they’re back helping people like Bell.

>> In the video at the top of the page, Channel 9′s Anthony Kustura learns more about their commitment to the community.

Below is more information on their weekly pop-up farmer’s markets filled with fresh produce and other goods. It’s all free:

Tuesday Markets

• Transit Center, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Charlotte Transportation Center
• Renaissance West, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., 3241 New Renaissance Way
• Cokesbury Methodist Church, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., 6701 Idlewild Road
• The Grove Charlotte, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., 5735 East W.T. Harris Boulevard

Wednesday Markets

• Tuckaseegee Elementary, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2028 Little Rock Road
• Amity Presbyterian Church, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., 2831 N Sharon Amity Road
• Grier Heights Community Center, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 3100 LeRoy Street

Thursday Markets

• Philadelphia Presbyterian, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., 11501 Bain School Road (Mint Hill)
• Gibson Village, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 194 Kerr Street NW (Concord)

Friday Markets

• Garinger High School, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., 1100 Eastway Drive
• Grace Lutheran Church, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m., 58 Chestnut Drive SW (Concord)

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