ORLANDO, Fla. – This past July, viewers met Jennifer Hilaire and the Parramore Market through News 6’s Ashley Garrett. Hilaire has been on a mission to make everyday essentials more accessible to her community. Inspired by this story, a church from Flagler County has offered a substantial donation, promising tens of thousands of dollars to support her cause.
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, situated in Palm Coast, has pledged to contribute $25,000 to bolster the burgeoning venture, Hilaire shared with News 6.
“Dignity starts here,” boldly proclaims the welcoming message to those entering Parramore Market. Hilaire’s vision is to offer a shopping atmosphere akin to that of a regular grocery store, extending both quality and respect to her consumers.
“I want people to feel,” she expressed passionately. “I want everything to embody what it feels like walking into the Parramore Market.”
Hilaire admitted her surprise when Mt. Calvary Baptist Church initially reached out with their generous offer.
“At first I’m like, this has to be fraud,” she said, laughing.
She said the church sent paperwork asking about the level of need.
“I filled out not knowing what their capacity to give was,” Hilaire said.
Hilaire said she decided to put $25,000 as the requested amount . She considered that amount after last year thru her group The Desire Foundation raising $49,000. The group using that money to feed 6,000 families.
“So I said, you know what, I’m just gonna put 25 thousand,” she said.
The next day, she said, the church sent over a contract approving that amount.
“And I was just like, God — I started shouting in my room. I’m real churchy,” Hilaire said. News 6’s Ashley Garrett responded, “Same,” laughing.
The Parramore Market is set to open on Westmoreland next month and will offer a mix of low-cost and no-cost items, Hilaire said.
She said free items will include produce, baby formula and even laundry detergent — an expense that can quickly add up for families.
“When you go to get your little normal size Tide, that can be anywhere from 10… maybe 15 bucks,” Garrett said during the story. Hilaire added that being able to refill detergent as needed can save money compared with buying new containers.
Hilaire said she had previously shared concerns about how she would continue serving the community financially, but said support has continued to arrive.
“The power of a yes,” she said when talking to Garrett, reflecting on how one opportunity can lead to another.
“Just saying one yes — it’s like you. You said yes to the interview and that opened doors for us to get that funding,” she said. “If they said yes to us, then that’s gonna open more doors for us to feed thousands of people.”
Parramore Market is scheduled to open to the public Sept. 9.
Link to donate to Jennifer’s group here.
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