Fertile Ground Food Cooperative - FGFC

10/10/2026

After over 10 years of community effort, we are breaking ground on our grocery store Oct. 24!

Members, come at 10 AM. Everyone else, come at 11 AM. Sneakers are required!

We'll have coffee, speakers, and celebration!

Please, comment to let us know you are coming.

10/09/2026

Our grocery store officially BREAKS GROUND Saturday, October 24.

SNEAKERS ARE REQUIRED!!!

After over a decade of dedicated work, we are taking the next step to overcoming a food desert in SE Raleigh. Plus, you'll be able to purchase affordable, healthy, locally-grown produce at our store.

Please, let us know you are coming in the comments.

Annual members meeting begins at 10 AM.

Groundbreaking begins at 11 AM.

Se you there!

10/07/2026

10/04/2026

Our is October 17 from 6 to 10 PM at Dix Park's All Faiths Chapel.

Buy tickets here: https://shorturl.at/uTwPa

Enjoy an incredible meal by Heart & Soul Catering, a wonderful speech by Malik Yakini, and important groundbreaking updates.

Also, we'll be celebrating the students who won AJA+'s .

Cassandra Caldwell
Malik Yakini
Andre Johnson Architects

10/04/2026

Our is October 17 from 6 to 10 PM at Dix Park's All Faiths Chapel.

Buy tickets here: https://shorturl.at/uTwPa

Enjoy an incredible meal by Heart & Soul Catering, a wonderful speech by Malik Yakini, and important updates.

Also, we'll be celebrating the students who won AJA+'s .

Cassandra Caldwell
Malik Yakini
Andre Johnson Architects

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

Come attend our on Oct. 17 and our groundbreaking Oct. 24 and support your local food co-op. Together, we can overcome food insecurity in Southeast Raleigh and provide locally-sourced, affordable, and healthy groceries.

Read this WUNC article about us and learn more about our history, mission, and upcoming events:
https://www.wunc.org/race-class-communities/2026-09-25/fertile-ground-grocery-store-southeast-raleigh-garner-food-insecurity-black-farmers

WUNC