As a way to continue building relationships across regions and around specific topics, we host network calls with food coalition members and interested partners.
Charlotte Region
To connect with food coalitions and partners in this region, contact Brett Rapbaum — brettrapbaum@gmail.com
Northeast Region
To connect with food coalitions and partners in this region, contact Abbey Piner at abbey_piner@ncsu.edu and Brett Rapkin-Citrenbaum at brettrapbaum@gmail.com.
Southeast Region
To connect with food coalitions and partners in this region, contact Nathalie Uriarte-Ayala at n.uriarteayala@gmail.com and LaShauna Austria at lwaustria@gmail.com.
Triad Region
To connect with food coalitions and partners in this region, contact LaShauna Austria — lwaustria@gmail.com | Marcus Hill — marcus@islandculturez.org
Triangle Region
To connect with food coalitions and partners in this region, contact Shy Palmer at shy@carolinafarmstewards.org and Tamekia Brandon at tamekia@upstreamworks.org.
Western Region
To connect with food coalitions and partners in this region contact Jennifer Tuft — jenn@wncfoodcoalition.org
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