Agents of Nonprofit
A weekly podcast interviewing everyday superheroes and the services and technologies they provide to nonprofits. The goal is to inform nonprofit organizations about ideas, services, and products that can help.
Agents of Nonprofit
Serving with Dignity: How A Place at the Table is Redefining Community Dining with Maggie Kane
In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I speak with Maggie Kane, founder and executive director of A Place at the Table, Raleigh’s first pay-what-you-can restaurant. Maggie shares the inspiring story behind the creation of the café, which offers a dignified dining experience for everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Learn how this innovative restaurant serves 200-250 meals daily through a model that blends volunteering, local sourcing, and a community-driven mission.
Topics We Cover:
How A Place at the Table’s pay-what-you-can model works
Fostering community through dignified dining experiences
The logistics of running a volunteer-driven restaurant
Creative ways customers can support the restaurant's mission
Partnering with local farms for fresh, seasonal ingredients
Engaging corporate sponsors to support a nonprofit initiative
Overcoming challenges in the restaurant industry as a nonprofit
Maggie Kane's personal journey and motivation behind the mission of A Place at the Table
To Learn More and Connect with Maggie:
A Place at the Table Website
A Place at the Table Facebook
Visit A Place at the Table in Raleigh
