Sherry’s Produce, a beloved Tucker institution known for its fresh fruits and vegetables, is seeking the community’s support to remain in the community.
Tina Dorsey, Sherry’s daughter, created a Go Fund Me page inviting supporters of the produce stand to help them purchase the property, since property owners recently decided to sell the land where produce stand has operated for the last 28 years.
The family plans to purchase, but they need help “with everything that comes along with that,” Dorsey wrote on the “Keep Sherry’s Produce Stand in Our Community” Go Fund Me page.
“Thank you to those that can’t help now but have supported us by choosing our stand over the years,” Dorsey said. “Thank you to those who can’t help financially but send prayers and well wishes. Thank you for always being there and supporting us. We wanna stay. It’s our home. We would be lost without it and y’all.”
Customers and community members have responded with encouraging messages and donations since the fundraising page was created on Friday. As of Jan. 5, more than 75 donors have given about $6,800 toward Sherry’s Produce’s goal of $35,000.
Jim Adams, a supporter on Facebook, implored Sherry’s Produce to stay in Tucker.
“Please don’t you ever ever leave. I’ll come shop every day,” Adams said. “Seriously, your community and patrons would raise $$$$$$$$$ whatever you need, we’re there!”
The family business has had a rough couple of years. In 2024, Dorsey sought help from Tucker and their customers across the area when Sherry’s husband, Junior Harris, suffered a stroke and was in need of rehabilitation care. More than 300 donors helped raise $23,588 to cover the cost of a 16-day rehab center stay.
Even though the land sale has threatened the business location, many fans commented that they were pleased that property ownership would ensure the Tucker mainstay will remain in place.
“You scared me at first,” Dana Sorrells said on Facebook. “So very glad you’ll own the property and remain a treasured source for good, fresh tomatoes fresh tomatoes, and so much more! Happy New Year!”
To donate, visit the Go Fund Me page here.