Agents of Nonprofit Serving with Dignity: How A Place at the Table is Redefining Community Dining with Maggie Kane
In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I speak with Maggie Kane, founder and executive director of A Place at the Table, Raleigh’s first pay-what-you-can restaurant. Maggie shares the inspiring story behind the creation of the café, which offers a dignified dining experience for everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Learn how this innovative restaurant serves 200-250 meals daily through a model that blends volunteering, local sourcing, and a community-driven mission.
Topics We Cover:
How A Place at the Table’s pay-what-you-can model works
Fostering community through dignified dining experiences
The logistics of running a volunteer-driven restaurant
Creative ways customers can support the restaurant's mission
Partnering with local farms for fresh, seasonal ingredients
Engaging corporate sponsors to support a nonprofit initiative
Overcoming challenges in the restaurant industry as a nonprofit
Maggie Kane's personal journey and motivation behind the mission of A Place at the Table
To Learn More and Connect with Maggie:
A Place at the Table Website
A Place at the Table Facebook
Visit A Place at the Table in Raleigh