Year Founded
2016
EIN
81-4676117
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Lisa Mathews
Primary Contact Name
Lisa Mathews
Main Address

Innovation Barn
932 Seigle Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28205
United States

What We Do

The Bulb is a donation-based and nonprofit mobile farmers market. Our mission is to provide fresh produce that is grown by local farmers, as well as produce rescued from area grocery stores, to food insecure communities in and around Charlotte. Our “take what you need, give what you can” motto means to create a barrier-free environment that promotes accessibility for all people.

Our vision is that together with local farms, grocery stores and community organizers, we are working to create a world where fresh and nutritious food is a right and not a privilege, while seeking social justice through affordable and attainable education and wellness.

Volunteer with us! From individuals to families, small groups, and corporate outings, there are lots of opportunities to get involved - check out our NEW Volunteer SignUp page at https://bit.ly/TheBulbVolunteering

Interesting Info
  • Last year we impacted 76,355 total household members
  • In 2023 we distributed 349,304.9 pounds of food to community residents experiencing food insecurity
  • We diverted 171,609lb of fresh produce from the landfill in 2023 thanks to the support of area grocers and volunteers
Geographic Location

Mecklenburg County

Volunteer Opportunities
Urban Farm: Plant It Forward Crew
Repeats weekly on Wednesday, 9am - 12pm until Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Duration of 3 hours

Rescue & Repackage: Produce Sorting Shift
Repeats weekly on Monday, 1pm - 4pm until Friday, January 31st, 2025
Weekly on Tuesday, 9am - 12pm until Friday, January 31st, 2025
Weekly on Wednesday, 9am - 12pm until Friday, January 31st, 2025
Weekly on Thursday, 10:30am - 1:30pm until Friday, January 31st, 2025
Weekly on Friday, 1pm - 4pm until Friday, January 31st, 2025
Duration of 3 hours

Market Operations Volunteer: Renaissance West
Repeats monthly on the second Tuesday, 3pm - 4:30pm until Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
Monthly on the fourth Tuesday, 3pm - 4:30pm for 11 times
Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes

Market Operations Volunteer: Hidden Valley
Repeats weekly on Tuesday, 4:30pm - 6pm until Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes

Market Operations Volunteer: Grier
Repeats monthly on the first Wednesday, 3:30pm - 5pm for 10 times
Monthly on the third Wednesday, 3:30pm - 5pm for 10 times
Duration of 1 hour 30 minutes