Fresh Food. Local Need.
During the COVID-19 crisis, more hungry neighbors are turning to nonprofits for emergency aid. Local farms are struggling.
Stories of Impact
Featured
There are two sides to a healthy food system.
farmers
Small and mid-scale farmers, along with disadvantaged women and farmers of color are having an increasingly difficult time making a living despite their importance in healthy communities.
EAters
There is a paradox between obesity and hunger in our country. We are experiencing an epidemic of diet and weight related illnesses, while too many in or communities simply don't have enough to eat.
Our Approach
Building a more sustainable and equitable local food system.
Donation stations
Hunger-relief organizations receive local produce collected at farmers markets.
whoLesale market
Local businesses and institutions efficiently source and receive produce from NC family farmers.
food ambassadors
Students sample and learn about fresh food in their school cafeterias, building healthy eating habits.
Community Foodshare
Communities receive the support they need to create sustainable strategies for sourcing local food.
You can help.