A Pay-What-You-Can Café: Maggie Kane of A Place at the Table | Best of Raleigh Episode 38

In this episode of Best of Raleigh, host Gretchen Coley sits down with Maggie Kane, the inspiring founder of A Place at the Table, Raleigh’s first pay-what-you-can nonprofit café. Since 2018, Maggie and her team have been serving the community by providing delicious meals to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. With a strong mission to build community and fight food insecurity, A Place at the Table has created a welcoming space where everyone feels seen and valued.

Maggie shares her personal journey from volunteering at a day shelter to launching this unique café model. She talks about the importance of choice, dignity, and connection in the fight against food insecurity. The café’s pay-what-you-can system encourages community involvement, allowing people to pay more, pay less, or volunteer for their meal.

In this episode, you'll also learn about The Traveling Table, Maggie’s latest venture. This food truck brings A Place at the Table’s mission to more communities while partnering with organizations like the Boys and Girls Club.

Check out the full video for an inside look at how Maggie Kane is making a difference in Raleigh! To support or learn more, visit A Place at the Table.

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