Carl Johnson from Storehouse Grocers. Learn How His Incredible Grassroots Movement To End Hunger Began, What He Is Doing To Make a Huge Impact in The Daytons Bluff Neighborhood And Why His Grocery Store is Unlike Any Other.

In episode 49 we spoke with Rev. Carl Johnson, the founder of
Storehouse Grocers. He has a goal to end food insecurity around
the US and has made the Daytons Bluff neighborhood in St. Paul
his current focus. Carl shared how it all started with just a few
volunteers, what the realities of hunger looks like in St. Paul,
and why he decided to create a grocery store that is affordable
and easily accessible to all. Carl also shared about the many
other ways he is helping curb hunger in the neighborhood such as
serving free hot meals and more. Carl has a magnetic personality
and will inspire you to find ways to fight hunger in your own
local community as well. Learn more about Storehouse Grocers
HERE. Featuring the song "September" by local musician
Lanue.

Rev. Carl Johnson moved to the Twin Cities in fall of 2016. He
made connections in the neighborhood by volunteering in Dayton’s
Bluff Elementary school and recruiting volunteers to serve
Dayton’s Bluff Elementary and Recreation Center in various
capacities. He also started a community garden at no cost to the
recreation center for teaching neighborhood kids how to grow
vegetables. Reverend Johnson primary motivation was to end
everyday hunger. Rev Johnson has held neighborhood specific block
parties and seasonal events to uplift the neighborhood.


Carl has a mission to abolish food insecurity in major cities
starting with St.paul believing that race and economic justice
are tied to food. Carl’s extensive knowledge of black culture and
structures of identities in the black community has propelled his
work with racial injustice. Carl often engages in circles and
individuals cross-culturally to see communities work in unity.




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