Wilkes Food Council

09/08/2026

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According to Feeding America’s annual Map the Meal Gap analysis, 1 in 7 North Carolinians are unsure where their next meal will come from.

08/07/2026

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To register your reach out to [email protected] or call 336-838-2691 and leave a message!

07/15/2026

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✨ Supporting community. Strengthening food justice.

We’re now accepting applications and nominations for the Solidarity Fund, offering microgrants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina-based community groups advancing food justice through cooperative and collective action.

These community-directed funds are here to help grassroots organizations build more equitable, resilient food systems.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Learn more in our latest newsletter or apply here: https://communityfoodstrategies.org/2026/03/27/2026-solidarity-funds/

07/11/2026

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Please share this calendar with anyone you know needing access to emergency food assistance for the month of July.

06/17/2026

06/13/2026

Blackberries are fruiting at our public food forest ! Yum .
Pick a few after stopping in to pick up your food box from n Thursdays from BRWIA at the local Food Hub in West Park .

06/11/2026

Whether you're a full-time farmer, a community advocate, a long-time local food lover, or just getting started with your backyard garden, we all have a role to play in growing a bright future for small farms, ecosystems, and communities – and now is the perfect time to expand your impact. 🌱 During the month of June, the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association is hosting a special membership drive, inviting you to become a CFSA member and deepen your commitment to sustainable, organic food and agriculture.

Become a CFSA Member: www.carolinafarmstewards.org/membership

The investment and support of our members powers CFSA's work across the Carolinas, helping us expand local food supply chains, keep food dollars local, provide direct assistance to small-scale farmers, and fight for policies that support rural economies, healthy communities, and environmental protections. 💡 Our collective of members, thousands strong, works together to bring our vision for a sustainable, thriving food system to life. Will you be part of this critical work?

Together, we're planting the seeds for change.

06/10/2026

06/03/2026

Looking to level up your home cooking game? 🍳✨ The NC State Extension Local Foods Program has put together a fantastic guide on building a solid foundation in the kitchen!

From must-have pantry staples to essential equipment, "Extension Kitchen: Home Cooking Basics" has everything you need to start cooking delicious, local meals with confidence. 🥦🥔🧅

Check out the full guide here:
🔗 https://localfood.ces.ncsu.edu/local-food-nutrition-health/cooking-local-foods/getting-started-stocking-the-basics/

05/27/2026

Can you spot the graze line? The cows are moving to new pasture every day, and the forage is rebounding beautifully after the last couple days of rain!