Cornering the market on fresh food done well in historic downtown Savannah, these two establishments serve up more than great food!

The Sentient Bean has been brewing up coffee and community since 2001 under the leadership of Kristin Russell. The Bean’s own brand of activism and outreach goes hand in hand with a fresh, locally sourced, vegetarian menu and coffee shop!

Brighter Day Natural Foods Market has been a pillar of the community for decades, providing fresh organic produce along with supplements and a wide range of healthy foods. The juice bar and deli serve up fresh prepared options daily.

Kristin was raised in a farming family and the “family farm” continues to hold a special place in her heart. Her pragmatic activism is always at work in her two businesses. Two driving forces are: supporting local farms and reducing waste. 

You can listen to A Conversation with Kristin Russell: local food systems and practical ways to improve them. (Season 1: Episode 8 / 2022)

Articles: Table Talk with Kristin Russell (Issue #4 2018), Twenty Years at the Bean: practical activism with Kristin Russell (Issue #5 2021), and Shortening Supply Lines: buying from local farms (Issue #5 2020).

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