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CAFN has published a COVID-19 resource hub for families, farmers, and small businesses-- it can be found here on our website. Be sure to like our Facebook page for frequent updates and partner highlights!
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Spread the Word: Local farmers' markets accept SNAP!
During COVID-19, additional benefits (Pandemic EBT) have been made available to families with children eligible for free and reduced priced lunch.
Check out our website and spread the word on how these benefits can be used at some Wake County farmers' markets!
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Food Justice is Racial Justice
Food and agriculture are rooted in structural inequities that continue to exist today. People of color are disproportionately affected by our food system, and are also the hardest hit by COVID-19. See this list of organizations working to strengthen food justice, land access, and food access in the Black community, and support these local minority-owned businesses right here in Raleigh.
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Upcoming Circle Meetings
Missed a meeting? New to CAFN? Read the latest minutes on the Google Drive to get caught up before you go. Let us know if you need Drive access or Circle info.
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Farm Advocacy: The Farm Advocacy Circle is focused on developing and collecting marketing tools and resources for farmers in response to the pandemic. Next meeting: Monday, June 8, 1-3 pm via Zoom. Contact Lindsey Carver or Teresa Gilroy for more information.
Economic Development: The Economic Development Circle is clarifying their focus as they look at value changes, their role in local food economies, and supporting key partners. Next meeting: June 9th, 3-4:30 pm. Contact Nicky Ulrich for more information.
Racial Equity Conversation: The Racial Equity Circle is continuing to build relationships with key stakeholders, and exploring ways in which racial inequity is present in Wake County's food system. Next meeting: Thursday, June 11, 1:30-2:00 pm via Zoom. Contact Cindy Sink for more information.
Food Access & Security: The circle is looking into Victory Garden programming and Plant-a-Row opportunities for Wake County. Next meeting: Wednesday, June 17th, 2-3 pm via Zoom. Contact Sydney Klein or Meghan Malka for more information.
Coordinating: The Coordinating Circle continues to work through the strategic planning process and establish top priorities. Next meeting: Thursday, June 25th from 10 am - 12pm. Contact Alana Gilbert for more information.
Food Recovery: The Food Recovery Circle is focused on food waste, climate change, and is interested in piloting a curbside compost program. Contact Bianca Howard for more information.
Communications: The Communications Circle is helping work through a P-EBT and Farmers' Markets communications and consumer education campaign. Contact Allyson Farmer for more information.
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The Coronavirus Food Crisis
Listen or read this interview with Dr. Ricardo Salvador, senior scientist and director of the Food and Environment Program, on why the exploitation of farmers, farmworkers, and food processing workers is at the root of why COVID-19 wreaks havoc on our food supply.
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Count on Me NC, a joint effort by government and health officials in partnerships with industries across the state, is focused on providing necessary information needed to manage COVID-19 within businesses. Check out how guests and businesses can help keep everyone safe from the coronavirus.
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The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association is piloting a project called Farms Serving Hospitality and Restaurant employees (FarmsSHARE). This program will provide a free box of local produce, meat, and eggs from small, sustainable farms for 8 weeks to 2,500 unemployed hospitality workers. Learn more here.
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Urban Agriculture Survey live until June 7th
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is taking stakeholder input to help inform and set priorities for grant research, education, and extension around urban, indoor, and emerging agriculture. Take the Urban Ag Survey and share your thoughts!
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Free Youth Horticulture Science Summer Camp
NCSU's Department of Horticulture Science is leading a virtual Horticulture Camp experience for youth ages 14-18, from July 6th to July 9th. Register here!
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CAFN wants YOU!
Want to know more about food councils?
Have ideas for CAFN and want to attend a meeting?
Know someone with knowledge, experience, or interest in food systems?
Click here to get involved and let us know what’s on your mind.
We welcome new voices and volunteers to help us in our work towards an equitable and sustainable food system for all in Wake County.
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