Pratt Free Market

In the United States, 1 in every 8 people face hunger. Food insecurity affects 42 million people and impacts every county in America, and libraries are increasingly becoming more involved in helping to fight hunger in the communities they serve. The Pratt Free Market (PFM) aims to create a safe space for the community through food. Our goal is to help address the issue of food insecurity in Baltimore City and alleviate hunger in the local community. PFM will be a judgment-free, accessible, modern, and bright, FREE grocery store located at the Southeast Anchor Library. PFM will be stocked with produce, dry goods, paper goods, and more by generous local partners. The market will serve as a hub for food and nutrition based community programming.