2022 Annual Report
Inspiring Connections. Amplifying Collective Action.
Stories
Forging our Food Future video
Participants at the Forging our Food Future: 2023 Community Food Gathering in Rocky Mount, NC share important food memories and traditions that feed their vision for a just and joyful food future.
Impact Report 2014 – 2022
Funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of NC. Our team inspires connections and amplifies collective impact.
FIRE Internships 2023 – 2024
Food-Inspired Resilience & Equity internship program provides an opportunity for community-based food organizations to host and mentor paid student interns.
2022 Report on Policy and Systems Change Actions of the NC Food Network
This report highlights examples of policy and systems change actions in 2022 accomplished by organizations engaged in the network.
2023 Community Food Gathering Summary
On March 15 – 16, 2023 in Rocky Mount we held Community Food Strategies’ signature statewide event which brings together community food advocates from across the state.
Empowering North Carolina Communities: The ARPA Advocacy Academy Initiative
Learn about eight food councils and community groups engaging in this program and their ideas for ARPA funding opportunities.
“Intentionally Less Intentional” One NC Food Council’s Effort to Build Community
These leading insights came from facilitated conversations with different identity groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. They shared their reflections on the food system, their communities, and what could be different.
Food Councils Fund Each Other
To practice equity, and build relationships, knowledge, and accountability, eleven food councils came together to deeply learn about issues, give critical feedback on, and distribute funding for each other’s work through the 2022 Shared Gifting participatory grantmaking.
2023 Community Food Gathering
On March 15 – 16, 2023 in Rocky Mount we held Community Food Strategies’ signature statewide event which brings together community food advocates from across the state.