Community Food Strategies

Today marks the Summer Solstice and the first day of summer! ☀️ As school lets out and routines shift, SUN Bucks can help families keep healthy food on the table. SUN Bucks is a federal and state food assistance program that helps eligible families purchase groceries during the summer months when school is out. Learn more and see if your family qualifies. #Repost @ncdhhs ・・・ SUN Bucks is coming again this summer! Most students who are eligible are automatically enrolled in the SUN Bucks program; some families will need to apply. Automatic eligibility: The population of students who are automatically eligible because of participation in pre-qualifying programs is currently being confirmed and will be notified by email, text, and phone starting in late spring and continuing throughout the summer. Be sure to check your email, including your spam or junk folder, for updates. This process may take several weeks, so please be patient. If you receive notice: • Read it carefully • Make sure your contact and mailing information is up to date. • Follow the instructions in your notice to update your information, if needed. Not sure if your child qualifies automatically or should apply? Visit the SUN Bucks website to find out more and see if your child automatically qualifies. Check out the interactive eligibility quiz to find out if your child could be eligible! Applications: SUN Bucks applications will be processed this spring. Application deadline is August 15. Benefits: SUN Bucks benefits will start being sent at the beginning of summer break. Cards: New SUN Bucks cards will be mailed to the address on file at the time of issuance. Questions? Learn more: www.ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks Email: [email protected] for assistance

Today, we honor Juneteenth and celebrate freedom, resilience, and community.

As we reflect on this historic milestone, we also recognize the power of meaningful connection and collaboration to build a more just and equitable future.

Happy Juneteenth. ❤️

Greater Charlotte! 📣

This is your reminder that the 2026 Greater Charlotte Regional Food Gathering is coming your way June 30th!

Please share with others and make plans to join us — we’re looking forward to seeing you! Register today at the link in our bio or visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-greater-charlotte-regional-gathering

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¡Gran Charlotte! 📣

¡Os recordamos que el Encuentro Gastronómico Regional de la Gran Charlotte 2026 se celebrará el 30 de junio!

Por favor, compártelo con otras personas y haz planes para unirte a nosotros: ¡estamos deseando verte! Inscríbete hoy mismo en el enlace de nuestra biografía o visita https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-greater-charlotte-regional-gathering

After 18 months of learning, relationship-building, and collective growth, the Roots of Resilience cohort has come to a close.

Rooted in racial justice, equity, solidarity, collective care, and advocacy, the cohort brought together food systems leaders to learn from one another, strengthen connections, and explore new possibilities for community-led change.

Thank you to everyone who shared their time, wisdom, and vision throughout this journey.
Shoutout to Michael Banner with Island CultureZ for sharing his thoughts with us!

Stay tuned for more videos, photos, and reflections from cohort participants in the weeks ahead. 💚

What a fun day in Goldsboro for the SE Regional Food Gathering! Grateful to everyone who joined us and thank you to for capturing some great moments from the event!

If you haven’t joined us yet, we have one more gathering coming up in Charlotte on June 30th! Registration is open! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-greater-charlotte-regional-gathering


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Grateful for the shared learning, connection, and inspiration that emerged from today's Southeast Regional Gathering hosted by . Thank you for listening and uplifting ways to continue supporting local food justice efforts in our communities. 🌿

And shoutout to for a delicious lunch served con amor.

The Southeast Regional Food Gathering is officially underway in Goldsboro, NC! 🌱

We’re excited to spend the day connecting, sharing resources, building relationships, and strengthening our regional food system alongside partners from across the Southeast.

Let’s go!!! 💚

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Northeast Regional Food Gathering in Rocky Mount!

Together, we explored what it looks like to build a thriving regional food system through solidarity economies, community-rooted policy work, and shared gifting. The day was filled with meaningful conversations, relationship-building, and opportunities to share knowledge, resources, and vision for the future.

Missed this gathering? There’s still time to join us at an upcoming Regional Food Gathering!

📍 SE Gathering in Goldsboro— June 4
📍 Greater Charlotte — June 30

Register at bit.ly/RegionalFoodGatherings or visit the link in our bio.

Who’s joining us next? 🌱