Food Security
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Guilford County Invests in Food Security through Cooperative Extension
The goal of the Food Security Program in the N.C. Cooperative Extension – Guilford County Center is to improve food security across Guilford County communities. We do this by working through the various parts of the food system. Our work includes improving access to food, building the capacity of existing organizations that connect people to food, strengthening our farming system and farmers’ markets, minimizing food waste and improving food reclamation.
In 2022, the Guilford County Board of Commissioners established the Food Security Program through the county’s Cooperative Extension office using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
The primary objectives of the program are to:
- Improve opportunities for collaboration and connection between existing community organizations and stakeholders committed to improving food security in Guilford County.
- Create a system for measuring and sharing data amongst organizations working to improve food security across Guilford County.
- Develop a county-wide food security plan for Guilford County.
Guilford County Food Insecurity Stats:
- Overall food insecurity rate: 13.7% (2022)
- Child food insecurity rate: 23.3% (2022)
- Black food insecurity rate: 25.0% (2022)
- Latinx food insecurity rate: 22.0% (2022)
Source: Feeding America: Map the Meal Gap (2024)
Find Food Assistance in Guilford County
The Greater High Point Food Finder App is a great way to search geographically and find food resources near you. The site is updated regularly.
The Greater High Point Food Alliance (GHPFA) has also developed a culturally appropriate food guide.
Stay Connected: Join Our Email List
The easiest way to stay up to date on what is happening in our Food Security Program is to subscribe to email updates. Updates are sent out about once per month.
- Sign up for any of our newsletters by going to this page: https://guilford.ces.ncsu.edu/department-newsletters/
Progress Updates
- August 2024 – We are excited to announce that Melodie Melbouci will be joining our team on August 26 as our Guilford County Food Security Program Assistant!
- June 2024 – We have posted and closed the Food Security Program Assistant position through Guilford County and are in the process of reviewing applications and scheduling interviews.
- March 2023 – We are excited to announce that Alyssa McKim will be joining our team on April 24 as our Guilford County Food Security Coordinator! We will hold a floating welcome reception for Alyssa on April 26 from 12 – 2 p.m. at the Guilford County Extension Office (3309 Burlington Road in Greensboro).
- January 2023 – We have posted and closed the Food Security Coordinator position through Guilford County and are in the process of reviewing applications and scheduling interviews. One this position is filled; we will begin the process of hiring a Food Security Program Assistant.
- December 2022 – Construction of workspaces for the expected new staff members has been completed.
Get Involved: Guilford County Food Action Network (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!