Posts by Feast Down East
Organic is More than a Label
Organic Certification is more than just a label, it contributes to our overall health, from bees and soil, to the air and humans. It promotes and supports a healthier food…
Read MoreFeast Down East Receives $5,000 Grant from Duke Energy Foundation
WILMINGTON, NC (January 20, 2026) – Feast Down East has received a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support and strengthen its Fresh Bucks program, which provides direct…
Read MoreA Word from Our Executive Director: Closing Out 2025
In 2015, I transplanted to Wilmington from my home state of Michigan to work with Feast Down East through service with the FoodCorps program. I had the opportunity to serve…
Read MoreWhy SNAP and Fresh Bucks Matter: Saving SNAP in NC
A Personal Reflection on Food, Dignity, and Giving There was a time in my life when I was a single mom doing everything I could to make ends meet. I…
Read MoreA Word From Our Food Hub Coordinator
October 12th is National Farmers’ Day. This day celebrates the hard work that farmers put in to make sure that our communities are fed. These amazing individuals have risen up…
Read MoreFeast Down East to Kick Off $25,000 Challenge Grant from Anonymous Trust
We reached our Goal of $25,000 thanks to supporters like you! A huge thanks to Anonymous Trust for matching this goal, for a total of $50,000! Thank you! Between…
Read MoreThe Fungi of Food, Farming and Life
The more I’ve learned about food and farming, the more I realized the importance of fungal networks. Fungi, are integral to so much of our life, environment, our food, and…
Read MoreA Word from our Food Hub Programs Coordinator
The summer season is upon us in Eastern North Carolina and with it comes our Summer CSA! CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is a weekly subscription that allows…
Read MoreFairport Farms Wins NC 2025 Small Farmers of the Year
We’re proud to celebrate Elvin and Madeline Eaton of Fairport Farms, named the 2025 NC Small Farmers of the Year by NC A&T Cooperative Extension. From just a quarter-acre of…
Read MoreStronger Together: How Collaboration Between Food Distribution Programs is Making Food More Accessible in Southeastern N.C
Introduction Having grown up in Wilmington, N.C., I was vaguely familiar with various organizations that exist in our community that help to combat food insecurity and make food more accessible.…
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