mlk food park

Neighbors say the temporary improvements fell short of long-term impact […]

The new cloud kitchen at 2839 S. Ervay is the final piece in Cornerstone Baptist Church’s development project at The Crossing. Pastor Chris Simmons says this space gives local entrepreneurs the opportunity to expand their business and create affordable and livable wages in the neighborhood.

Desiree Powell hopes that the food park can be a living example of Black excellence and history in South Dallas. That’s one of the reasons she decided to partner with Fair Park First.

Phase 4 of the month-long food park aimed to create a community environment for South Dallas residents and businesses of color.

Cornerstone Baptist Church opened a new nonprofit grocery store in South Dallas, which is now profitable, while a Save-U-More store in the same area has been vacant for almost a year despite receiving nearly $3 million from the City of Dallas.

Dallas Free Press has launched a pop-up newsroom at the MLK Food Park in South Dallas to listen to neighbors' stories, provide wooden nickels for food vendors, and highlight the importance of civic journalism and government transparency.