One Acre Café; Photo credit: Peter R Nelson
Located off West Walnut Street in downtown Johnson City, One Acre Café provides nutritious food and a welcoming environment for all – including those who can’t afford a meal.
The idea for the restaurant began with a group of friends who decided they wanted to do something about the growing problem of hunger in the area. They learned about the success of community cafes sprouting up across the country based on the model developed by the One World Everybody Eats organization (OWEE). By providing the option to volunteer in lieu of payment, the OWEE model offered a dignified option to help fight hunger in the community.
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Customers who are unable to pay are welcome to volunteer at the restaurant in exchange for a healthy meal, and those who can pay are asked to make a donation.
To learn more about the restaurant, visit oneacrecafe.org or call (423) 483-0517.
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