David Allen

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David works as a Project Manager in the Come to the Table Program. David was born and raised in Shelby, North Carolina and holds a Bachelor’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. Prior to joining RAFI-USA, David worked in a variety of fields including journalism, education, and parish ministry. For fun, David loves cheering on his beloved North Carolina Tar Heels, listening to live music, and hanging out with his wife and two cats.

SFJFS Session 4 Insights

March 22, 2023
The School for Food Justice, Faith, and Storytelling held its fourth session on March 2, featuring a presentation from RAFI-USA Program Manager Aaron Johnson on corporate consolidation in the food system.
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Come to the Table Conference Listening Sessions

February 17, 2023
We are getting ready for our next Come to the Table Conference, which will be held on October 3-4, 2024. In order to make sure our conference is reflective of the issues and opportunities our partners are experiencing, we will be facilitating four virtual listening sessions to glean ideas, concerns, and more from you.
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SFJFS Session 2 Insights

February 17, 2023
The School for Food Justice, Faith, and Storytelling held its second session on February 2, featuring a presentation on the prevalence of food insecurity and food apartheid in the American food system.
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SFJFS Session 1 Insights

January 31, 2023
The School for Food Justice, Faith, and Storytelling kicked off on January 19 with a session featuring a mini-workshop from author Mark Yaconelli.
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The Soul Speaks in Story: Storytelling as Ministry

December 13, 2022
Stories also move people to action, help us understand the world and others more clearly, and foster a deep-seated empathy. This is even more true for faith leaders, who communicate truths about our relationship with God and neighbor, not through data, facts, or figures, but through stories – both ancient and ongoing.
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Community Supported Agriculture Growing in the Sandhills

November 10, 2022
In the fall of 2022, Come to the Table helped facilitate the creation of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project in the Sandhills region of North Carolina, between the Sandhills AGInnovation Center (SAIC) and Pinehurst United Methodist Church.
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Come to the Table Eastern Regional Gathering

June 8, 2022
On May 24, Eastern NC faith leaders gathered at the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park for a day of learning, fellowship, and discussion. Come to the Table is hosting two more regional gatherings this year, and we would love to see you there!
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