Country superstar and his actress wife are opening another free food store for those in need
Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley have shared some heartwarming news with their community.
Brad, 51, posted a video on Instagram in which Kimberly, 52, and the country singer shared the heartwarming news about the upcoming opening of a second The Store in Nashville during the organization’s launch event.
According to the brand’s Instagram account, The Store is a “community [that] empowers individuals and families seeking self-reliance by providing a dignified shopping experience.’
Kimberly explained in her moving speech, “We now serve over a thousand people a year at our original location. Our goal with this store is really for people to be able to shop with dignity and for us to help them get back on their feet so they don’t need us anymore.”
She continued, “This is not meant to be a long-term solution. This is meant to be an investment in the community, and then people can turn around and volunteer in the store. We need a lot of volunteers.”
Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley have shared some heartwarming news with their community
Brad, 51, posted an Instagram video in which Kimberly, 52, and the country singer shared the heartwarming news about the upcoming opening of a second The Store in Nashville
The informational video began with Tom Ozburn, president and CEO of Centennial Medical Center: “I think you all know our mission: above all, we are committed to caring for and improving human life.
“The people who have a heart for service and a heart for their fellow human beings – Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.”
Brad took the lead role, explaining, “When we first had a vision for this — this thing — I was going to say charity again, but it’s more than that.
“This is something Kim came up with herself. In a way, she felt that our children were not behaving properly…”
Kimberly clenched her jaw in discomfort and gave a nervous smile.
He continued: ‘And [they] necessary to understand that there are people in need in the world.
“This is really something amazing because we get to partner with one of the most incredible hospitals and organizations.”
Kimberly added in her speech, “We are in the midst of a major campaign — a $5 million campaign to help pay for the construction and the first few years of operation.”
Brad posted a follow-up video featuring Kimberly and himself checking out where the new The Store will be set up. She shared: ‘We’re in a really exciting new location’
The two videos have received over 45,755 likes and 777 supportive comments online, with one person writing: ‘Awesome. God bless you both and all the volunteers’
He joined the conversation and said, “And we’re very excited to continue doing what we’re doing.”
Brad posted a follow-up video featuring Kimberly and himself showing where the new The Store will be located.
She said: “We are in a very exciting new location.”
The video has been edited to include more of Brad’s speech, in which he explains, “We’ve expanded this whole model now so that we’re not just serving people in that location or in this part of Nashville. Hopefully the possibilities are endless.”
Kimberly added, “This is not only going to increase the impact. It’s always been our dream.”
The first The Store opened on March 12, 2020 and Brad helped deliver free food to the elderly community, which had been hit hard by COVID-19.
The two videos received more than 45,755 likes and 777 positive comments online.
Someone wrote: ‘Awesome. God bless you both and all the volunteers.’
A second person commented: ‘God bless you two for all you do for the citizens of Nashville. Truly a gift from God.’
A third person added: ‘You two are so amazing…thank you for everything you do.’
A fourth person wrote: ‘This is amazing!! Grateful that you and your wife made this possible!’
The photo shows the plan for the second opening of The Store in Nashville
The first The Store opened on March 12, 2020 (pictured) and Brad helped deliver free food to the elderly community, which had been hit hard by COVID-19.
A fifth person commented: ‘Brad and Kimberly are the most selfless people ever, and I applaud their vision, which works for so many families!!’
According to The Store’s Instagram post: ‘The Store is excited to announce the opening of our second location on the campus of Tristar Centennial Medical Center!
‘Through our ‘Doubling our Difference’ campaign and our new location, we are helping over 2,000 families facing food insecurity.
‘Thanks to our generous donors, volunteers and Tristar Centennial for making this possible.’
The store’s website emphasized what services would be offered, including choice-based grocery shopping, household supplies and specialty items, and nutrition education and cooking classes.
The location also offers case management, counseling and financial planning, as well as volunteer, corporate and community engagement.