Mobile Market Brings Affordable Food Option To Johnston County Families

A weekly pay-what-you-can mobile market is returning to Clayton, N.C. to provide fresh produce, meat, and dairy at lower prices.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:21pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph in warm, earthy tones depicting a farmers market scene with stalls of fresh produce, dairy, and meat, creating a hazy, dreamlike atmosphere.A mobile market brings affordable, fresh food options to families in need across Johnston County.Clayton Today

A weekly mobile market from the nonprofit Ripe for Revival is returning to Johnston County, North Carolina this month, aiming to provide affordable access to fresh, healthy food for local families facing rising grocery costs. The mobile market will operate on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 13, April 20, and April 27 at a location in Clayton, offering produce, meat, and dairy at prices typically 30% lower than traditional grocery stores through a pay-what-you-can model.

Why it matters

Many families in central North Carolina are struggling to afford fresh, nutritious food as gas and grocery prices continue to climb. This mobile market initiative aims to address food insecurity in the region by bringing affordable, high-quality groceries directly to residents who may otherwise go without.

The details

The mobile market is a partnership between Ripe for Revival, a nonprofit organization focused on addressing food insecurity, and Brightspeed. So far in 2026, the mobile market has distributed nearly 14,000 pounds of food, reaching an estimated 5,600 North Carolina residents. Ripe for Revival was founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Will Kornegay, initially focused on helping farmers find markets for imperfect produce before expanding into food products and home delivery services across the state. In 2021, Kornegay launched Ripe for Revival to directly address food insecurity through a fleet of mobile markets.

  • The mobile market will operate on Mondays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 13, April 20, and April 27.
  • Ripe for Revival was founded in 2018.

The players

Ripe for Revival

A nonprofit organization focused on addressing food insecurity in North Carolina, founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Will Kornegay.

Brightspeed

A partner organization working with Ripe for Revival to bring the mobile market to Johnston County.

Will Kornegay

The founder of Ripe for Revival, which initially focused on helping farmers find markets for imperfect produce before expanding into food products and home delivery services across the state.

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The takeaway

This mobile market initiative demonstrates how community-based organizations can work to address food insecurity and provide affordable access to fresh, healthy food for families struggling with rising costs.