NORFOLK, Va. — A ribbon-cutting was held on Monday to officially mark the opening of "The Free Market at TCC" on Tidewater Community College's Norfolk campus.
The market aims to address food security among students on TCC's campus.
It's a partnership between TCC and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.
"Food insecurity has the potential to harm college students' ability to achieve their educational and professional goals," said Foodbank President and CEO Christopher Tan in a news release. "This partnership brings together the expertise and resources of the Foodbank with the localized understanding and proximity of the TCC community, creating a more efficient and targeted approach to address the unique challenges of college students struggling with food insecurity."
The Free Market had a soft opening in January before having its grand opening on Monday afternoon.
It's located on TCC's campus at 300 Granby Street in Norfolk.