Food Security Program: 2025 Highlights
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Grocery Gap Analysis Project
The Food Security Team will be launching the Grocery Gap Analysis Project in the future! The overarching goal of this project is to identify the gaps found within identified zip codes to determine the kinds of stores that are available in these areas, whether SNAP is accepted, and how affordable the food is. The findings will address those gaps by providing solutions that are specifically tailored to each of the local communities.
This project is led by Melodie, the Food Security Program Assistant, and conducted in partnership with Community Liaisons – trusted community members recommended by our established community partners who live within these areas and will act as the eyes and ears of the community while surveying the stores.
Be on the lookout for further updates about this project!
Framing the Future: A Photovoice Exploration of Food Justice
The Photovoice exhibit that launched April 4th, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship was a resounding success! Community members, community partners, photographers, and organizational leaders were invited to attend and help celebrate this momentous occasion with us. Everyone made this such a fun and impactful night, and we will continue this momentum as we get started with our Community Conversations!
A big thank you to everyone who attended the opening night!
What is Photovoice?
Photovoice is a way of doing research where people can use photos to explore and share their community. Photovoice is effective because the use of photos eliminates barriers such as language, technology, and culture.
Guilford County Food Action Network (GCFAN) Open Meeting
The Guilford County Food Action Network (GCFAN) open meeting that occurred on January 29th, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. was a success! Community members, educators, and organizational leaders were invited to join along with the original members of GCFAN, which made for a very engaging and productive discussion! The conversations were flowing and many connections were made. We will continue this momentum as we work towards our common goal of creating a more food secure Guilford County.
Thank you to all who attended; your contributions were invaluable and we look forward to more insightful GCFAN meetings!
What is GCFAN?
GCFAN is a diverse coalition of community partners, organizations, and community members committed to addressing barriers to food security, promoting food distribution, empowering local agriculture, and advocating for policies to ensure that ALL residents have access to affordable and nutritious food.
Interested in joining or want more information? Contact the Food Security Team at amckim@guilfordcountync.gov or mmelbouci@guilfordcountync.gov!
Growing Together: A Buyer-Farmer Meet Up
The first ever “speed-dating” event between Buyers and Farmers that occurred on January 22nd, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. was a success! Thank you Buyers and Farmers alike that attended and helped make this such a fun and memorable inaugural event. We hope to see something beautiful bloom from the seeds of connections that were planted.
Thank you again for the excitement surrounding this event, and be on the lookout for more Buyer-Farmer “speed-dating” events in the future!
What is this speed-dating event between Buyers and Farmers?
An event where buyers share their needs, and farmers showcase their skills and plan their crops to match the local demand.
The format of the event:
- Buyers present their needs for the upcoming season (e.g., preferred crops, volume, timing, specific varieties).
- Farmers share information about what they can produce, growing timelines, and limitations (e.g., weather, soil types).
Benefits
- For Buyers: Ensures access to desired produce while supporting local farmers.
- For Farmers: Reduces the risk of surplus crops or unprofitable ventures by aligning with market demand.
- For the Community: Strengthens relationships, provides fresh healthy food to consumers and builds a resilient local food system.
We are creating a streamlined communication network for restaurants and wholesalers to share their specific needs while enabling farmers to effectively align their production and distribution strategies!