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Policy, Advocacy, and Food Systems Engagement during Covid Copy
This document helps food councils connect with local governance boards to help identify shared goals and champions for food council priorities.

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.

Baseline Assessment Toolkit
A series of meetings with best practices and example activities todevelop a cross-sector group organized to positively impact food systems change.

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.

Campaign Messaging, Creative Tactics, and Media
From tailored messaging to powerful stories, your words can change minds, touch hearts and make the case for a more fair and equitable food system. Each webinar will build on the previous session and will be followed by a coaching session to work on your lessons learned and put them into practice.

“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.