Growing Stronger: The Mobile MoM Set to Bring Nourishment to More Communities!

Every child deserves access to nutritious food, no matter where they live, learn, or play. It was this belief that gave rise to the Mobile Market on Market, affectionately known as the Mobile MoM. This custom-built, one-of-a-kind mobile market brings nourishment directly to children and their families in food deserts, under-resourced neighborhoods, and high-need schools. The Mobile MoM comes packed with fresh fruits and veggies, dairy, eggs, bread, meat, and nonperishable staples – ensuring families can access the food they need in a convenient and dignified way.

In its debut this past fall, NourishNC launched the Mobile MoM at Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K, a school serving 3- to 5-year-olds in a USDA-designated food desert. To measure its impact, NourishNC collected Veggie Meter scores and survey data, which will continue to be gathered throughout the school year. Stay tuned for more updates on how the Mobile MoM is making a difference!

Now, thanks to the continued support of the New Hanover Community Endowment and The Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment, NourishNC is going to add more Mobile MoM locations. NourishNC is excited to announce these new “anchored” locations for the Mobile MoM:

  • The Boys and Girls Club (Brigade Campus): The B&G Club does “whatever it takes” to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
  • El Cuerpo: A hub for the Latino Community that features a medical clinic, tutoring, ESL classes, and tons of community events.
  • Early Learning Academy (serving 2 locations): Grantee for Head Start and EArly Head Start services delivering every child a joyful, caring, and engaging early education experience.

This expansion is just beginning. By strategically partnering with schools, nonprofits and community centers, we’re meeting families where they are and ensuring that no child goes hungry.

Our vision is to be anywhere and everywhere hungry kids need us

NourishNC has three strategic programs specifically designed to provide nutritious food to hungry children in our community.

Click here to learn more about our Backpack Program

Backpack Program

The Backpack Program provides food insecure children, pre-K through 5th grade, with three nutritious meals a day, every weekend, and over every school break.

Click here to learn more about Market On Market program

Market On Market

The Market on Market (The MoM) is a full-service grocery store where food insecure children, pre-K through 12th grade, and their families can shop to choose the food that is best for them.

Click here to learn more about our Food Farmacy program

Mobile Market on Market

Mobile MoM is a custom-built market that revolutionizes nourishment for food-insecure children and their families.

Click here to learn more about our Food Farmacy program

Food Farmacy

The Food Farmacy Program provides non-perishable and fresh food items through partner organizations such as schools, pediatrician offices, and other nonprofits.