{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What’s Up, Wake","title":"A Place at the Table with Maggie Kane","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2409,"description":"Join us in this inspiring episode with Maggie Kane, a Raleigh native and the founder of Raleigh's first pay-what-you-can café, A Place at the Table. Maggie shares her incredible journey from volunteering at a local day shelter to creating a community space where everyone, regardless of means, can enjoy nutritious meals in a dignified setting. Discover how her commitment to community and innovative approach has revolutionized the way we think about food insecurity. Discover the café's distinctive business model, its local community impact, and opportunities for involvement. Featuring insights into Maggie's background, the café's operations, and the power of communal support, this episode is a testament to the idea that everyone deserves a place at the table.\n00:00 Introduction to Maggie Kane\n01:30 Experiencing A Place at the Table\n03:03 Maggie's Journey and Vision\n05:13 The Concept of Pay-What-You-Can Cafes\n08:00 Founding A Place at the Table\n12:12 Community Support and Challenges\n16:49 Building a Nonprofit from Scratch\n17:27 Community Involvement and Fundraising\n21:51 A Place at the Table: Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere\n22:41 The Importance of Cloth Napkins\n23:02 Community Advisory Board's Role\n25:01 Rising Demand and Economic Challenges\n27:49 Volunteer and Payment Options\n30:41 Building Community Through Volunteering\n35:12 Catering and Food Truck Services\n37:30 How to Get Involved\n38:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3FPpkJ7JIRSxqmup6bUJfqr8_rMrqpK7grf9C8PwVsk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNmM5/OWRmY2Y4NDg0ZDEy/YjlmZjdkZDdhNDI2/OTJiZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}