"Addressing Food Insecurity: Micro-Grocery Emerges in Raleigh's Food Desert"
A new micro-grocery store called Exodus Marketplace has opened in the Raleigh neighborhood of Memphis, helping to address the issue of food deserts. The store, built using two shipping containers, offers fresh, locally grown food and also provides classes on cooking and gardening. It aims to support local farmers by giving them a platform to sell their produce directly to the community. The marketplace is open to the public, but an annual membership of $45 allows for practically free shopping one day a month. The store's presence is seen as a game changer for families in terms of accessibility, affordability, and support.