Over 200 food system change makers came together from across North Carolina to explore solutions, learn skills, and strategize around how to create a food system built by us and for us at the 2025 Community Food Gathering September 17 – 18th in Colfax, NC.
Roots of Resilience: People, Power, and Possibility, facilitated by Community Food Strategies, is a transformative community of practice for food systems leaders rooted in the principles of racial justice, solidarity, equity, and collective care.
We’re grateful to each intern and host site for the knowledge, passion, and collaboration you brought to this work!
Inspiring Connections. Amplifying Collective Action.
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.
This report highlights examples of policy and systems change actions in 2022 accomplished by organizations engaged in the network.
Learn about eight food councils and community groups engaging in this program and their ideas for ARPA funding opportunities.
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.
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.
A 2021 review across program areas to highlight and reflect on our work throughout the year.