A 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 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.…
Read MoreSusannah Spratt Mobile Market Manager Co-Authored Research Paper April 2025
Susannah Spratt, our Mobile Market Manager, recently co-authored a research paper titled, “Cultural And Place-Based Wisdom For Implementing ‘Food Is Medicine’ Programs In North Carolina.” It’s a great and informative…
Read MoreA Word From Our Mobile Market Manager
Spring has sprung, the days are getting warmer and longer, and Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd! Here at Feast Down East, we and our farmers take an…
Read MoreA Word From Our Food Hub Manager
As spring approaches, the world of agriculture is blossoming! Here at Feast Down East, we are excited to be kicking off our Spring CSA, celebrating our women-owned & operated farms…
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