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Profile: Stacy Downey

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In 2010, Stacy Downey founded The Little Pantry That Could in North Nashville, which provided free food and support to any one in need –no questions asked. In 2022, the loss of a lease and sky-high real estate prices forced The Little Pantry to permanently close. Stacy, who has also worked at One Generation Away, joins us today to share her story and talk about her continued dedication to making sure everyone has the food and welcome they need. Join us.

This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.

Further listening and reading:

  • If you would like some background on food pantries, listen to our previous episode, The cost of food is on the rise. Here’s how it’s impacting Middle Tennessee.

  • When the Little Pantry that Could closed after twelve years of operation, several Nashvilles news outlets covered the story including News Channel 5 with The Little Pantry That Could set to close after 12 years and WPLN with In its final days, The Little Pantry That Could continued to offer more than just groceries.

  • If you want to know more about where Stacy continued her good work, visit One Generation Away.

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