Come to the Table

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Food & Dignity: A Q&A With Dr. Rebecca de Souza

March 17, 2025
The food and hunger crisis in the U.S. draws many diligent and faithful individuals and organizations to fill the gap. All throughout the country, non-profits, churches, and other organizations are engaged  in food assistance to try and help our neighbors who might otherwise go without. The question that comes up for many is, “how do we do this well?” 
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Partnerships Thriving in Farmville

March 10, 2025
The goal of this event was to highlight the work of the Farmville Food Hub and how their various partnerships brought about community buy-in and improved access to food resources in their community. Sugg reflected that much of their success was due to “listening and de-centering our own narratives”
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Practical Approaches For More Equitable and Accessible Food Ministries

November 15, 2024
Food insecurity affects millions across the U.S., and faith communities have long played a key role in addressing hunger. This blog explores strategies to make food ministries more equitable and accessible, focusing on improving nutrition access, partnering with local resources, and enhancing language accessibility to better serve diverse communities.
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Introducing Our Newest Interns: John and Mariah

November 13, 2024
We are excited to introduce you to John Murphy and Mariah Perrigo Cody, two passionate individuals who bring unique experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to our work. Both are pursuing degrees at Duke Divinity School and have already begun making an impact in their internships, blending their theological education with a commitment to community engagement.
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Celebrating the Blessing of the Land: A Heartfelt Community Event

November 6, 2024
On September 28, 2024, the Wake County CSA community gathered to celebrate its periodic "Blessing of the Land," marking the beginning of fall in a cherished community-supported agriculture (CSA) relationship between local farmers and area churches. This event exemplified the deep-rooted connections forged through farming, faith, and friendship.
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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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Cultivating Connection Through Storytelling

July 31, 2024
This year’s conference is not just about discussing food and land; it’s about rewriting the narratives that shape our understanding of food justice. We aim to challenge individual blame, confront structural issues within our food systems, and seek collective, creative solutions through the power of story.
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