Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Nonprofits in North Carolina

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PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.

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The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

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PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.

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MEALS ON WHEELS - HELP FOR OUR HOMEBOUND THE MISSION OF MEALS ON WHEELS OF ASHEVILLE-BUNCOMBE COUNTY IS TO PROVIDE HOT, NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO THE ELDERLY HOMEBOUND, THUS ALLOWING THEM TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES.

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DELIVER FOOD AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO ROWAN COUNTY SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY LEAVING THEIR HOMES AND/OR ARE CHALLENGED TO PREPARE THEIR MEALS. VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, PROVIDE REFERRALS AND WORK TO MITIGATE SOCIAL ISOLATION

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The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

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EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO FOOD SECURITY & EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THAT LEAD TO A FRESH START.

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PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.

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PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.

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A PLACE AT THE TABLE PROVIDES COMMUNITY AND GOOD FOOD FOR ALL REGARDLESS OF MEANS

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The goal of this organization is to provide information, technical assistance and support for individuals or commercial establishments that are engaged in the keeping, grazing, feeding and/or sale of livestock.

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TO SERVE THE ELDERLY, FRAIL, DISABLED, CONVALESCING & OTHERS WHO CANT PROVIDE PROPER NUTRITION FOR THEMSELVES. DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS DELIVER LUNCHES EACH WEEKDAY TO IMPROVE THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS & HEALTH OF THESE INDIVIDUALS SO THEY CAN REMAIN INDEPENDENT AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.

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PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.

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PROVIDE FOOD AT NO COST TO HUNGRY PEOPLE IN NEED IN AVERY COUNTY, NC AND IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH WHERE POSSIBLE

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MCDOWELL LFAC IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO CONNECT, COORDINATE, AND STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM IN MCDOWELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, INCOME AND LIVELIHOODS OF ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH BUILDING A COMPLETE FOOD NETWORK OF PRODUCERS, BUSINESSES, AGENCIES AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. LFAC DOES THIS THROUGH DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS, SPECIAL PROJECTS AND SUPPORTIVE FOOD SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE IN MCDOWELL.

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PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.

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WINSTON-SALEM, NC, THE PRINCIPAL CITY IN FORSYTH COUNTY, HAS MULTIPLE "FOOD DESERTS,- OR RESIDENTIAL AREAS WHERE THERE ARE NO FULL-SERVICE GROCERY STORES, OFFERING PRODUCE AND OTHER FRESH FOODS, WITHIN A RADIUS OF ONE MILE. THESE "FOOD DESERTS" ARE LOCATED IN AREAS OF THE CITY WHERE THE MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME IS AT OR NEAR THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. ACCORDING TO A 2017 STUDY COMMISSIONED BY THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM, AN ESTIMATED 17% OF FORSYTH COUNTY RESIDENTS EXPERIENCED FOOD INSECURITY IN 2014. AN ESTIMATED 38% OF POOR FORSYTH COUNTY RESIDENTS LIVE IN A "FOOD DESERT," IN A COUNTY WITH A POPULATION OF OVER 360,000. RESIDENTS OF "FOOD DESERTS" ARE NORMALLY AFFLICTED BY MULTIPLE DISADVANTAGES. THEY TYPICALLY LACK RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, WHICH DIMINISHES THEIR OPPORTUNITY FOR LIVING WAGE EMPLOYMENT AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS. THEIR PREDICAMENT RESULTS IN THEIR PERCEPTION OF HAVING NO ALTERNATIVES EXCEPT TO UTILIZE LOCAL CONVENIENCE STORES AND OTHER FAST FOOD OPTIONS. THEREFORE, T

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The goal of this organization is to provide hot meals on a regular basis, usually for elderly individuals but also for disabled adults or other target populations.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.