Come to the Table Technical Assistance (TA) Program

Come to the Table Technical Assistance (TA) Program

Supporting faith communities and churches across North Carolina as they build food ministries rooted in justice, dignity, and community.

Come to the Table (CTTT), a RAFI program, offers flexible, hands-on support for churches and faith communities in North Carolina through a new Technical Assistance (TA) program. Whether you’re reimagining a food pantry, starting a partnership with a local farmer, or figuring out how your church can respond more deeply to hunger and injustice, this program is here to walk alongside you.

Rural churches are often the heart of their communities, showing up with deep care and generosity. However, food ministries are often under-resourced, isolated, or limited by short-term charity models. This program helps churches go further, moving toward long-term, just, and sustainable solutions that reflect their faith in action. We’re here for faith communities and churches in North Carolina that:

  • Are running or planning a food ministry
  • Want to deepen relationships with farmers, neighbors, and systems of change
  • Are ready to explore what food justice looks like in your context

What kind of support can churches get? Support is flexible and customized to your context. Some examples include:

  • Pantry Pivot: Transform your pantry to offer choice and fresh, local food
  • Connect with a Farmer: Build direct sourcing relationships with local growers
  • Prepare Church Land for Agriculture: Make space for growing food
  • Custom Curriculum: Teach your congregation about food justice
  • Visioning + Listening: Facilitate church-wide conversations about next steps
  • Faith & Advocacy Training: Learn how to speak up for systemic change
  • Storytelling Support: Learn how to share your ministry’s impact
  • Difficult Conversations Training: Navigate change with courage and care
  • Something Else? We’re open to co-creating the right support for you

How to Get Started: There’s no long application or deadline. Just follow these easy steps:

  • Submit a short Interest Form→Tell us what you’re working on and what kind of help you might need.
  • Talk with our team→We’ll follow up to learn more, offer guidance, and explore possibilities.
  • Host a site visit→Before any funding or deep support, we’ll visit, listen, and walk your space with you.
  • Join the movement→Once confirmed, we’ll create a clear agreement and get started.

What We Ask in Return:

  • Projects must center food, faith, and justice
  • Faith or project leads will be asked to attend at least one CTTT event during the year
  • We’ll ask for simple feedback to help us learn and grow together

READY TO START?

Please note: This program does not include funding, but offers hands-on support, training, and facilitation.  

RAFI Staff will be in touch as soon as possible with each applicant. Please reach out to Jarred White at jarred@rafi.gameflow.design or 919-548-4730 with any questions.