Story of the Week: Nomad Supply
Free coffee, tea, and internet: the folks at Nomad Supply know what will draw people into their shop in Birmingham’s Southside. On the corner of 23rd Street South and Magnolia Avenue, this little store is much more than just a place to buy things—it’s a “traveler’s rest stop” according to one of their websites. As travelers themselves, the people at Nomad Supply have designed their store to accommodate for the needs and desires of fellow nomads.
Nomad Supply wants everyone who stops by to feel welcome, even if you don’t spend any money. That’s why they have an upstairs with sofas to sit on, DVDs to watch, and a used bookstore to browse through. Downstairs they sell everything from fair-trade coffees and organic teas to flip flops and T-shirts. They also sell art and handmade crafts from people they have personally met all across the country. You can find hand-blown glass, home-made jewelry, soaps, tie-dyed clothes, drums, incense, stickers, things made out of hemp and bone, and so much more in their collection. Nomad Supply also features live music, is involved in a community garden, and has a booth at Pepper Place.
One of the taglines on their blog says “This world is not our home, we’re only passing through.” As followers of Jesus, who spent years of his life as a homeless traveler himself, the people who run Nomad Supply offer more than just a shop; they offer a community for people who are passing through. A place to come and hang out for a few hours, drink some coffee, have a good conversation, and listen to some music. Sounds like a great place to me. 
If you’re in the area, stop by their shop which is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and noon-6 p.m. Saturday. Find out more about what Nomad Supply is up to by visiting their website, blog, or facebook page.
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Tags: fair trade, Nomad's Supply, nomads, organic, Southside, story of the week, traveler
December 10th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
We love and know these guys and they are the ‘real deal’
March 20th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
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