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D-SNAP and What It Means For Western NC Food Pantries

October 21, 2024
As relief and recovery efforts continue in Western North Carolina following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the start of USDA disaster-specific food aid in the form of a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to individuals in the impacted areas.
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2024 Come to the Table Conference Retrospective

October 8, 2024
On September 30 and October 1, RAFI held its biennial Come to the Table Conference at The Impact Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The theme “Food, Land & Sacred Stories” was experienced throughout as speakers and participants contributed in a variety of ways. 
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Southeast Farmers Need Your Support

September 30, 2024
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused widespread devastation for farmers throughout the Southeast U.S. To support those affected, RAFI has established the Hurricane Farmer Relief Fund to provide critical, on-the-ground assistance. PLEASE DONATE TODAY.
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Introducing: The Grocery Gap Atlas

September 16, 2024
The Grocery Gap Atlas seeks to create opportunities for substantial data analysis that can more reliably inform policy decisions addressing concentration in the grocery industry, engage and educate the public, and highlight potential solutions to poor food access.
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Meet the 2024 Beginning Farmer Stipend Awardees

August 16, 2024
RAFI's Beginning Farmer grant program provides stipends of up to $5,000 for historically underserved farmers and ranchers who have been farming for less than three years. In 2024, the fund has awarded $75,000 to 16 grantees across nine states.
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Celia Borjas

August 14, 2024
MML Ventures, Cocoa, FL Bringing a lifelong passion for sustainable agriculture to the U.S., Celia Borjas is embarking […]
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