Goodfortune Market

06/13/2024

Good morning, Goodfortune Family! Things are really coming together around here. We Wanted to ask a question, could you see yourself working in a place like this? We are looking for people that would like be a part of a team. Cashier, Barista, Prep Cooks, and Manager positions. DM for the email address to send your info, or just stop by 2413 Waters Ave and ask for, Becca.

06/11/2024

Check out the, check out! A few small steps can make for some big changes.

06/08/2024

Let there be light! We have some very exciting things to share, has been working on some really good stuff for our branding, including a hanging sign from that will feature our new logo. We cant wait to show you Gina's creative vision. We are so impressed, and we know you're gonna love it too 😁 But for now, its back to work, trying to get this place open as soon as possible. Stay tuned, and stay cool out there!

05/27/2024

https://gofund.me/9bebf743

Hi, Im Becca! I live a few blocks away from where I am opening a small, local grocery store. I saw a vacancy in our community for store like this and elected myself to fill the role of Friendly Neighborhood Grocery Store Lady. Its been a wild ride, honestly. I am absoultly transformed as a person by the experiances Ive had in holding this title. If I told you "Everything was easy, never had a single problem" I would be lying. But if i said "Im exactly where I belong in life and I wouldnt change a thing!" I would be telling you the truth.

More truth, I need your help! Goodfortune Market had a MASSIVE delay in our Small Business Administration funding. We're back on track now, phew, but the cost of doing nothing for over three months took a lot out of bank account. What would a store like this do for you? Would a place to purchase fresh, local foods close to home be something you would champion? Would you concider helping supporting Goodfortune Market in our time of need?

05/21/2024

What do you dream of making?

For me, I dream of making a warm, sunny place to buy fresh, quality foods. A place close to home I could walk to a few times a week to buy local produce, fresh bread, and cup of coffee. A place where people know my name and remember my birthday. The familiar corner store where a friendly dog sits patiently outside waiting to receive a treat for being good. I dream of a place that feels like home. A place that provides my family and loved ones with all the things we need to keep my home filled with delicious aromas, and the sound of laughter as people gather around a crowed table.

I want to share this dream with you. Because if I have the good fortune to build something like this, you should have the good fortune of being a part of this with me.

Welcome to the Goodfortune Family. Good food, good folks, Goodfortune Market.

05/15/2024

Small neighborhood markets with direct to farm relationships are good for Georgia’s economy and ecology. Big box store with centralized distribution models present weaknesses not only in their ability to maintain the food supply chain in adverse conditions (like a pandemic). But furthermore a majority of each dollar you spend in big box stores, leaves the state immediately and does not support our local economy. Most centralized distribution centers lack relevant traceability of food items. Not to mention most local farmers are unable to sell goods through these avenues, cutting off local farmers from accessing urban neighborhoods in their own regions. A network of small local markets with direct relationships with farmers strengthens our food supply chain as well as creates revenue streams to circulate wealth within our own community. Goodfortune = Good for the economy!

05/08/2024

Things have taken a little longer than expected, but something this good is always worth waiting for.
Goodfortune Market, a neighborhood grocery store coming soon, two blocks north of Daffin Park

04/24/2024

Happy Birthday Becca!

Give a special gift, pin your girl a dollar https://gofund.me/a2fc3ea1

Tim took me to a NASCAR race in Bristol, TN last year. Turns out I loved it!

04/15/2024

Inside walls is a whole world of fun things. Building this store from scratch is such a fun and rewarding process. Heres a look at the guts of a grocery store. It wont be too much longer before this view will be very different. Show your support for a locally owned, fresh food store https://gofund.me/a2fc3ea1

04/12/2024

Good to see all this construction happening at Goodfortune Market!
Help build this community food store with us, find out more at https://gofund.me/a2fc3ea1
We are so thankful for everyone who has shown support so far! we have an amazing community of folks who are as excited as we are to have a food store coming to Waters Ave. Even if you cant contribute financially today, you can still help out. Have a personal conversation with someone near you about how access to fresh food would make your community stronger. The more light we shine on this idea, the more it can grow.
Head to our website to learn more and sign up for our email list, www.goodfortunesav.com

04/06/2024

Learning about our history can be a very important part of planning for the future. In an effort to learn more about our location and what types of business came before us, I started a research project! If you are interested in supporting a woman owned grocery store, check out our GoFundMe https://gofund.me/a2fc3ea1
I knew about a few grocery's on Waters Ave in the 1930's, including Rogers Store and DeLoach Grocery. It was Deloach Grocery that was located at 2415 Waters, which is the same building, even though my current address is 2413. A closer look at the Sanborn Insurance Map 1916 shows what those address looked.
"Wm. G (Julia) DeLoach" in the Pettus Savannah Directories with the occupation listed as "Grocer 2415 Waters" DeLoach Grocery was in business throughout the Great Depression and WWII.
Some surprises came when I looked closely at the Sanborn Insurance Map, when I saw that the Roger's Store was located across the street at 2417 Waters Ave, which is now the art studio of (for anyone I told it was Roger's Store, I now stand corrected!)

03/25/2024

WoW! Check out this amazing profile on Becca! Thank you SCORE Savannah, for this very thoughtful article. It has always been a pleasure working SCORE, Goodfortune Market was fortunate enough to have two mentors through SCORE and won their annual business pitch competition, BizPitch.

03/20/2024

Did you see our name in the paper this week? wrote this fantastic article about us. If you missed it that’s okay, go to https://www.connectsavannah.com/community/goodfortune-market-coming-soon-to-waters-avenue-21804916 and read all about it! We cant wait to be your favorite neighborhood stop for fresh, local foods. Good things are coming to Waters Ave this spring.

03/20/2024

We need your help! Goodfortune Market had our funding delayed! We are making every effort to remove the barriers that are keeping us from being able to provide fresh foods to you! But waiting on the wheels of bureaucracy is expensive, as we pay rent, utilities, insurance and all other cost associated with maintaining in this holding pattern. The tides are so close to shifting in our favor, please consider helping Goodfortune Market keep our heads above water. To find out more about how you can help head over to our Gofundme page!
"I believe that a revolution of small markets will make our community stronger and I committed to feeding my community" - Becca
https://gofund.me/a2fc3ea1

03/19/2024

Owner Becca Goossen.

03/18/2024

Last November, Goodfortune Market won the local entrepreneurial contest, BizPitch. In case you missed it, here is a look at some slides we used to tell the panel more about why small markets are good for our community. In the comments below, tell us more about why a small market in the neighborhood would be good for you!

03/15/2024

WOW so cool. Check out what people are saying about Waters Ave!

Since 2015, the City of Savannah has been working to revitalize Waters Avenue.

03/15/2024

www.goodfortunesav.com Check out our updated website. Make sure to subscribe to our email list for news and information about what we offer and where we are in the process of opening.