Panther Community PLUNGE

Volunteer at The Grocery Spot!

The student volunteer team will assist in preparing the Grocery Store for business- sorting, stacking, and re-stocking shelves, refrigerators and freezers. 

Check in *You must arrive by 9:30am to check in, we will be taking a van to the site

10-1pm: Volunteer Activity

1pm-2pm Lunch and Reflection (back at SCE Ballroom)

About The Grocery Spot: Founded in 2021, The Grocery Spot initially opened its doors as a for-profit grocery store with the goal of providing high-quality, affordable food to the community. However, as we connected with the residents and gained a deeper understanding of the challenges faced, it became evident that the issue of food insecurity was far more pervasive and urgent than we had initially realized.

Driven by our unwavering dedication to addressing the pressing needs of the neighborhood, we made the bold decision to transform The Grocery Spot into a nonprofit free grocery store. This transition was rooted in our desire to create a sustainable solution to the systemic issue of food insecurity and to champion food justice in our community. By shifting our focus from profits to people, we have been able to cultivate a space where everyone is welcome, and where access to fresh, nutritious food is not a luxury, but a fundamental right.