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Looking Beyond The Photo July 2026 Blog
Working in social media has taught me how powerful a good photo or social media post can be. A colorful display of vegetables, a trending TikTok sound accompanied by a…
Read MoreBlog June 2026 From Bonner Fellow
I have had the pleasure of being with such a wonderful team at Feast Down East these past four years. As a respiratory therapy major at UNCW, I was connected…
Read MoreBlog May 2026 From Food Hub Manager
Howdy & Happy May! Named after the Roman goddess Maia, May is representative of fertility and growth and this is abundantly displayed among the landscape of the spring season. The…
Read MoreBlog April 2026 From Mobile Market Manager
Happy Spring! This is always my favorite time of the year-we’re shaking off the last bit of winter chill and looking forward to warmer and longer days. The birds are…
Read MoreA Word from our Board Chair Grace North
Spring has always felt like a season of possibility. The days get longer, the soil begins to warm, and all around us, there are signs of new growth. It feels…
Read MoreImportance of Farmers Fighting Hunger
As the Program Coordinator of the Food Hub, I want to take a moment to shine a light on one of my favorite programs at Feast Down East: Farmers Fighting…
Read MoreOrganic 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 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…
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