The Food Research and Action Center published their 2010 report, focusing on Food Hardship in the United States. Winston-Salem, NC was listed at the top a list of major metropolitan areas experiencing food hardship, with a rate of 34.8. Greensboro/High Point ranked at 17th, with a food hardship rate of 28.4.
"Farming is a tradition at Guilford College revisited. After a nearly seven decade hiatus from farming, Guilford is once again growing food to help feed our community."
The Food Research and Action Center published their 2010 report, focusing on Food Hardship in the United States. Winston-Salem, NC was listed at the top a list of major metropolitan areas experiencing food hardship, with a rate of 34.8. Greensboro/High Point ranked at 17th, with a food hardship rate of 28.4.
When the 2011 Food Hardship rankings were released, Winston-Salem no longer ranked in the Top 25 Major Metropolitan Cities experiencing food hardship. Greensboro/High Point, however, climbed the charts to 4th, with a food hardship rate of 23.7.
Several community and civic partners, including the Interactive Resource Center, the Guilford County Cooperative Extension, UNCG Communication Studies, and Share the Harvest of Guilford County organized a public forum to address food insecurity in Greensboro. The first of a two-part forum, this event featured speakers from Guilford County Schools and the Department of Social Services, as well as a viewing of the documentary "Food Stamped." The purpose of the first forum was to help community members get familiar with food insecurity, as well as the challenges we faced in Greensboro.
Part 2 of a two-part forum on food insecurity in Greensboro. The purpose of Part 2 focused on major themes and ideas that arose during Part 1. The hosts divided participants into topic areas including Children's Programs and Mobile Farmers Markets. The small group discussions focused on developing action plans around each topic area.
The 2012 Food Hardship Report from the Food Research and Action Center ranked Greensboro/High Point #2 in food hardship, with a rate of 23.0
The Piedmont NC 2013 Come to the Table conference took place at the UNCG on Tuesday, February 19. Additional events were hosted in Kinston, NC (February 4, 2013), and Sylva, NC (March 15, 2013).
Customers receiving Supplemental Nuturition Assuarnce Program (SNAP) benefits are now able to use those benefits as payment for food and produce at participating market vendors.
First NoshUp event, hosted by Ethnosh, is held at Pho Hien Vuong.
Yes! Weekly article addresses the limited press surrounding the poor position of Winston-Salem and Greensboro as found in a study by the Food Research and Action Center, and the need to make food security a local focus.
On October 25, 2013 approximately 85 individuals participated in a community meeting to learn about, and explore the possibility of creating a food council in Guilford County. As a result, a task force of over 20 volunteers was formed to support creation of the food council.
The Agricultural Act of 2014, (also known as the Farm Bill) was signed February 7th. The bill sets legislation through 2018 and beyond in some cases, including changes to commodity programs, crop insurance, conservation programs, provisions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as program expansions related to specialty and organic crops, bioenergy, rural development, and beginning farmers and ranchers."
The Corner Farmers Market opens at the corner of Walker Ave. and Elam Ave. in Greensboro.
Local report of "Hunger in America 2014: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC" shows that 1 in 6 residents of northwest NC are served by the local Second Harvest Food Bank network; 32% of those served are children.
Hunger in America 2014 report finds that 1 in 7 Americans seek food assistance from the Feeding America Network.
"The Mobile Oasis Farmers Market brings produce from local and regional farmers to food deserts in Guilford County."
As the result of awareness of food hardship in the area, a varied group of community members came together, establishing the Greater High Point Food Alliance. Vision: GHPFA will create just and sustainable supplemental food systems for Greater High Point by fostering unity, developing responsibility and empowering communities.
"The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the most sweeping reform of our food safety laws in more than 70 years, was signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011. It aims to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the focus from responding to contamination to preventing it."
"To those of us that live in it, however, it’s a void, a burden borne each day in a space of limited choice. The kind of space where real life consequences are endured in the forgotten swirl of poverty, streamlined commerce and logistics."
First ever Food Summit in the city of High Point is hosted by the Greater High Point Food Alliance.
The Grove Street People's Market opens in the Glenwood neighborhood in Greensboro.
The first annual FoodStorm takes place, with a focus on brainstorming around food needs in the Greensboro area. It was hosted by UNCG on March 27th, 2015.
Yes! Weekly article covers the FoodStorm, which took place at the Gatewood Studio Arts Building at UNCG.
After not releasing a report in 2014, the Food Research and Action Center released their 2015 report of Major Metropolitan Cities experiencing food hardship. Greensboro/High Point topped the list with a rate of 27.9.
Triad City Beat: "The GreensboroHigh Point metro area’s ranking as No. 2 in food hardship has received ample attention and galvanized citizens to take action, particularly in HighPoint. But the situation isn’t improving..."
Triad City Beat: "Greensboro city leaders express dismay and concern about a report that shows the Greensboro-High Point metro area is now the worst for food hardship in the nation, but some community members point to grassroots efforts with hope."
Triad City Beat article explores the current realities of local food insecurities and outlines some possible solutions.
The Come to the Table Conference for the Piedmont region took place at Elon Community Church, Elon, NC on Thursday, May 28. Additional events were hosted in Lumberton, NC (January 23, 2015), and Sylva, NC (March 19, 2015).
"This plan focuses on increasing retail access to fresh, local produce in Greensboro’s food deserts. The plan was made possible by a grant from a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) program aimed at supporting local food business enterprises that connect farmers with consumers" including entrepreneurial opportunities for farmers and residents.
Triad City Beat: "A farmer and a foodjustice advocate are prodding the city of High Point to relax regulations against urban agriculture toallow more residents to raise food for themselves and their neighbors."
New Food Reclamation Initiative reclaims unserved food from school cafeterias, which can be repackaged and served to needy children at local recreation centers.
This is a flyer calling for people to attend the second series of FoodStorm.
The Guilford County Local Food Guide, compiled by the NC Cooperative Extension, provides listings for a variety of types of local food sources.
This formal public document compiles the information from each local resources available to community members. This document offers the public an accessible document to views resources in the community.
Follow up to the first Local FoodStorm. The community event included brainstorming and mapping discussion regarding food access with the goal of building long-term solutions.
"The annual Food Summit brings together people from all sides: those experiencing food insecurity, non-profits, and concerned citizens. This is our community's chance to create coordinated efforts, learn better ways to serve, and identify clear and measurable goals toward improving food insecurity in the greater High Point area." http://www.ghpfa.org/
Follow up to the first Local FoodStorm. The community event included brainstorming and mapping discussion regarding food access with the goal of building long-term solutions.
Triad City Beat: Findings from High Point University survey underscore level of local food hardships shown in national study.
The Food Research and Action Center's 2016 report showed that Greensboro/High Point had improved to 9th in the rankings of Major Metropolitan Cities experiencing food hardship. Their rate dropped from 27.9 to 22.0. Winston-Salem made a reappearance in the top 25, with a food hardship rate of 20.6.
City of Greensboro seeks to address food insecurity without bond referendum; aims for action and funding for the Fresh Food Access Plan in other ways.
"To celebrate the season when locally grown foods are at their peak, Guilford County Cooperative Extension in partnership with the Greater High Point Food Alliance, Guilford Food Council and the Greensboro Community Food Task Force will be holding the first ever “Local Foods Week Celebration” during the week of June 20-25th. During this week, we will celebrate all the great things that are happening in our community in relation to Local Foods."
The first low risk shared use community kitchen in Greensboro opens at the NC Cooperative Extension Service in Greensboro.
Renaissance Co-op celebrates its grand opening. https://renaissancecoop.com/
Through a grant provided by the Cone Health Foundation Orange Card beneficiaries will be provided with $15 in tokens for use at the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market. This pilot program is set to run through November 2017.
Sustainable Food Systems Major created at Guilford College starting Spring 2017.
The 3rd annual Local Foodstorm is hosted by Guilford College.
"Nearly 500 people registered for and attended the 2017 Come to the Table Conference, collectively participating in 27 workshops, 4 community conversations over lunch, and networking opportunities over the course of 1 day at the Durham Convention Center. Themes of diversity, personal stories, and connection emerged from attendees’ responses to workshop and overall evaluations."
Out of the Garden Project launches shared use kitchen as part of the Kitchen Connects Program.
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