Purpose
- Working name
- The neighborhood table
- Who is this for?
- Neighbors, local growers and cooks in one neighborhood.
- What is the shared opportunity?
- Connect surplus local produce, cooking skills and a welcoming space through a recurring neighborhood market.
- What would success feel like?
- A recurring neighborhood market with paying customers, covered costs and lasting relationships between producers and neighbors.
People
- Who would help organize it?
- Two neighbors willing to coordinate the first event, subject to confirming availability.
- Who is already interested?
- A grower, a cook and a potential space host. These are fictional roles, not committed participants.
- What can you bring together?
- Fresh produce, cooking, event planning and local relationships.
- Who or what is missing?
- A confirmed venue, a realistic budget and any permissions needed for the event.
First activity
- What is the first useful activity?
- Plan one Saturday market with a small number of participants and a written budget.
- Who would benefit or pay for it?
- Neighbors seeking local food and producers looking for a dependable local outlet.
- How would you know it worked?
- Record customer purchases, revenue, costs and contributions. Ask customers whether they would return and producers whether a second market is worthwhile.
Participation
- How might decisions be made?
- Founders agree the budget and responsibilities before announcing the event. Other arrangements are not decided yet.
- Which contributions should be recognized?
- Produce, preparation, hosting, outreach and coordination.
- How might economic value be shared?
- Cover agreed costs first. Discuss whether any surplus is reinvested or shared before participants commit.
Readiness
- What resources are available?
- Proposed participant time and a potential meeting space; no funding is confirmed.
- What still needs figuring out?
- What permissions are needed? How do we set prices? What is a fair arrangement for contributors?
- What help would you like from WoC?
- A review of the first activity and guidance on the questions the founders should resolve.