Capital Campaign
We've launched a capital campaign to raise the critical funds needed to bring Mill Street Market to life. This is your opportunity to be part of something truly transformative — something that doesn’t just meet needs but reimagines what’s possible.
This is more than a local project—it’s a scalable, replicable model that can redefine rural development across the country. Your investment in Mill Street Market supports:
- Food Security – Expanding access to fresh, local food and reducing food deserts, with full acceptance of SNAP, EBT, and other food assistance benefits.
- Economic Development – Driving growth for small food-based businesses and creating 30+ new jobs across MSM’s three pillars.
- Farmer Success – Providing sustainable markets and higher profits for local producers.
- Family Support – Offering dependable childcare that enables more parents to participate in the workforce.
- Community Vitality – Cultivating an inclusive hub that fosters pride, connection, and long-term resilience.
JOIN US TODAY
Your Support Will:
- POWER the infrastructure for a thriving local food economy.
- IGNITE a platform for small business innovation.
- CHAMPION a nurturing environment for young children and working parents.
- DRIVE lasting rural resilience and prosperity.
Together, we can build a stronger, healthier, more self-reliant Hastings and set the gold standard for small-town revitalization across America.
The capital campaign is underway; this is the moment to act. Mill Street Market will not only meet urgent needs, it will reimagine what’s possible for rural communities nationwide.
Be part of Hastings’ future, invest today. Your investment fuels change that lasts for generations. Jobs. Local prosperity. Stronger families. A future worth fighting for.
To donate directly to the Barry Community Foundation fund and help us bring Mill Street Market to life, click the "Donate" button below.
Be Part of Hastings’ Future — Invest Today!
- Friend of Mill Street Market - Under $500
Every gift matters. Friends of Mill Street Market fuel the movement with heart and commitment, proving that small contributions build big change. - Builder – $500+
Lay the foundation. Builders strengthen the core of Mill Street Market and show that every brick counts. - Pacesetter – $1,000+
Lead by example. Pacesetters accelerate momentum, inspiring others to join the movement. - Advocate – $2,500+
Be the voice. Advocates expand the reach of Mill Street Market and help ensure opportunity for all. - Driver – $5,000+
Move us forward. Drivers provide the power behind innovation, resilience, and rural vitality. - Partner – $10,000+
Stand alongside us. Partners fuel collaboration and long-term sustainability for the whole community. - Benefactor – $25,000+
Create lasting impact. Benefactors secure a legacy of local prosperity and stronger families. - Champion – $50,000+
Raise the banner high. Champions lead with boldness, ensuring Hastings sets the gold standard in small-town revitalization. - Visionary – $100,000+
Reimagine what’s possible. Visionaries transform dreams into reality and shape the future for generations.
Leave Your Legacy at Mill Street Market
Your generosity can help shape the future of Hastings while leaving a lasting mark on our community. Through our Naming Rights Program, donors have the opportunity to be permanently recognized within Mill Street Market's spaces—honoring your family, business, or loved one for years to come.