The Junior League of Roanoke Valley (JLRV) announces their annual Stocked Market net proceeds to benefit community grant programs. The Stocked Market, created by the Junior League, is one of Southwest Virginia’s most anticipated holiday shopping traditions. This past November was the 37th Annual Stocked Market and took place at the Berglund Center. Each year, the Stocked Market draws more than 10,000 shoppers over three festive days.
This year, the Stocked Market had a post-pandemic record-setting net income of $145,827.49. Annually, the JLRV awards three grants to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations utilizing this income from the Stocked Market: Community Focus Grant, Care That Counts Grant, and the Apel Family Grant. Last year, JLRV gave over $65,000 in community grants, and funded requests from ten organizations.
The Stocked Market has an executive team composed of members of the JLRV who work year-round on planning the event each year, working on sponsorships, vendor relationships, and ticket sales. It is the signature fundraiser for the JLRV, bringing shoppers and vendors together from all over the east coast…