Additional Resources

In North Carolina

The Rural Advancement Foundation International in Pittsboro, N.C., works to support farmers and agricultural communities and promote sustainable agriculture. The website includes information about the Just Foods program and the 2008 Farm Bill.
Come to the Table is a faith group and project of the Rural Life Committee of the North Carolina Council of Churches. The website has information about Come to the Table's conference series.
In Cedar Grove, N.C., the Anathoth Community Garden brings together community members to garden and picnic. Website visitors can read about the site's history.
The Society of St. Andrew is a ministry that relies on volunteers to "glean" produce from local farms and orchards and deliver it to people in need. The website offers ways to get involved.
Stop Hunger Now is a Raleigh-based international hunger relief organization coordinates the distribution of food and other aid around the world. The website includes facts about hunger and details on how to get involved in relief efforts.
The North Carolina Council of Churches includes 16 Christian denominations to work on social issues. The website showcases efforts on behalf of farmworkers and rural life.

Feeding America (formerly called America's Second Harvest) works with large corporate donors to secure food and grocery products on a national level to distribute to local food banks. The website includes hunger studies and statistics.
The Congressional Hunger Center is a leadership training organization that works to keep the issues of domestic and international hunger at the forefront of national debate. The website explains its two programs: the Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program and the Mickey Leland International Fellows Program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture website includes information about national food and nutrition efforts, including the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.

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Anathoth Garden near Hillsborough, N.C., has helped a community heal.

In North Carolina, Come to the Table helps congregations reach out to farmers, farm workers and the hungry.

Volunteers help stock Essie Cunningham's pantry with nutritious options.