Just Foods Collaborative

Just Foods Collaborative Just Foods Collaborative is a community-driven initiative dedicated to food justice, sustainability, and local food access.

06/01/2026

Just Foods Collaborative was honored to attend the 2026 Northeast Regional Food Gathering in Rocky Mount alongside so many incredible organizations, farmers, and community leaders working to strengthen food systems across our region.

We shared space with amazing organizations including RAFI, AMEXCAN, Working Landscapes, Cooperative Extension, local farmers, community gardeners, conservationists, waste management professionals, advocates, and many others who are making meaningful impacts throughout Northeast North Carolina.

Throughout the day, we participated in partnership-building activities, explored the power of storytelling, and learned more about policy and advocacy efforts that can help create stronger, more equitable food systems.

One of the greatest reminders from gatherings like this is that none of us are doing this work alone. It is inspiring to be in a room full of people who share a commitment to building a more fair, just, sustainable, and community-centered future. Together, our local efforts create regional momentum.

We look forward to the next opportunity to gather and see how much progress has been made, while continuing to explore new partnerships and collaborations that support our communities.

A special thank you to Community Food Strategies for organizing such an impactful event, Thornes Chapel Baptist Church for hosting, Larema Coffeeshop and Golden Organic Farm for food and drinks, and our Executive Director, James Mercer, for welcoming participants to Rocky Mount and helping set the tone for a day of connecting, sharing, and learning.

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06/01/2026

Our second stop on the Just Foods Community Garden Tour brought us to Bee Blessed Garden at A Touch of the Father’s Love Food Ministry.

There, we had the opportunity to meet April, the founder of this inspiring space, and Bruce, the garden manager, to learn more about their vision and the impact they are creating in the community.

Bee Blessed Garden serves as a demonstration garden, showing community members that growing fresh, healthy food can be both accessible and achievable. The food produced here supports volunteers and will also be made available through the food ministry’s marketplace, increasing access to nourishing local food.

Thank you to April, Bruce, and the entire team for welcoming Just Foods Collaborative and sharing your vision with us. We are excited to see this space continue to grow and serve the community.

🌿 Our final stop on the Community Garden Tour is this Thursday, June 4th at 3:00 PM at the East Tarboro Eco Community Garden.

We hope you’ll join us as we continue celebrating the people and places strengthening local food systems across our region.

See you there!

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06/01/2026

ICYMI: ECU Health is partnering with Food Lion Feeds, Sodexo and the ECU Health Foundation to provide free meals for kids and teens this summer. From June 8-Aug. 20, meals will be available at Braswell Community Center in Tarboro every Monday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., while supplies last.

For more information, email [email protected].

The Just Foods Garden Collective is a growing network of community gardens, gardeners, growers, and neighbors working to...
05/12/2026

The Just Foods Garden Collective is a growing network of community gardens, gardeners, growers, and neighbors working together to strengthen local food systems through collaboration, education, and shared resources.

Join us for a garden tour as we celebrate and support the local gardens growing food, connection, and community care in our region.

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Rocky Mount, NC

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