Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Nonprofits in North Carolina

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ESTABLISHED IN 1980, THE FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA IS AMONG THE LARGEST ANTI-HUNGER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. WE WORK EVERY DAY TO PROVIDE FOOD TO PEOPLE IN NEED WHILE ADVANCING LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO END HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE FOOD BANK AND OUR BRANCH LOCATIONS SERVE AS THE CENTRAL HUB OF A NETWORK OF 700+ PARTNER PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT OUR 34-COUNTY REGION (THROUGH DISTRIBUTION CENTERS IN DURHAM, GREENVILLE, NEW BERN, RALEIGH, THE SANDHILLS (SOUTHERN PINES) AND WILMINGTON) INCLUDING NO-COST FOOD MARKETS, PANTRIES, MEAL SITES, AND A HOST OF INITIATIVES SERVING CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND SENIORS. TOGETHER, WE'RE WORKING TO OVERCOME HUNGER AND CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERYONE IN NORTH CAROLINA CAN THRIVE.

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THE INSTITUTE OPERATES TO SUPPORT AND BENEFIT DUKE UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NC AT THE NC RESEARCH CAMPUS IN KANNAPOLIS, NC. IT WAS FORMED TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES (PRIMARILY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT) OF THESE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS AT THE CAMPUS. THE INSTITUTE'S PRIMARY ACTIVITIES ARE: A) TO ACQUIRE, OWN AND OPERATE AN APPROXIMATELY 104,927 SQUARE FOOT CORE LABORATORY FACILITY TO PROMOTE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL SUPPORT ADVANCES IN HUMAN NUTRITION, HUMAN HEALTH, AGRICULTURAL CROPS, SYSTEMS AND GROWING PROCESSES AND THE PRODUCTION OF HEALTHFUL FOODS AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH; B) TO ASSIST THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS; AND C) TO PERFORM SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (INCLUDING PROCESS DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH) IN SUPPORT OF ONE OR MORE OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS.

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TO FEED PEOPLE BY SOLICITING AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD AND OTHER PRODUCTS THROUGH PARTNER AGENCIES AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE NATURE OF AND SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS OF HUNGER.

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NORTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU WAS ORGANIZED AS A GENERAL FARM ORGANIZATION TO ADVANCE, IMPROVE AND PROMOTE THE AGRICULTURAL INTEREST AND ECONOMIC WELL- BEING OF FARMERS.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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INVOLVING, EDUCATING, AND UNITING PEOPLE IN THE WORK OF ENDING HUNGER IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

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TO SUPPORT SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST NC INC, A RELATED 501C3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.

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The goal of this organization is to represent the interests of agricultural producers and rural communities.

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FEEDING WILMINGTON SUPPORTS THE ACTIVITIES OF FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, INC. TO FIGHT HUNGER IN THE AREAS IT SERVES.

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THE MISSION OF FEEDNC IS TO PROVIDE NOURISHING MEALS, FELLOWSHIP AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THOSE IN NEED.

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TO FIGHT HUNGER AND POVERTY IN NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

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CAROLINA FARM TRUST WORKS TO BRING FRESH, BOUNTIFUL, LOCALLY-GROWN FOOD TO YOUR PLATE. OUR APPROACH IS COMPREHENSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE. WE WORK ALONGSIDE OUR PARTNERS, FARMERS AND GROWERS, FARMS, MARKETS, AND CONSUMERS AS WE STRIVE TO MAKE OUR REGION A GLOBAL LEADER IN LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION.

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OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY IS TO HELP OUR DONORS AND SPONSORS BREAK THE CYCLE OF NON-CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS THROUGH GOD'S GRACE AND THE EIGHT DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS IN THE CHARLOTTE, NC AREA.

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The goal of this organization is to prepare and deliver regular hot meals to elderly individuals, people with disabilities or people with AIDS or other targeted conditions who are unable to shop and/or prepare food for themselves or to travel to a site where a meal is being served. Also known as home delivered meals.

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TO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE TO ENSURE A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE AND PROFITABLE NC PORK INDUSTRY.

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PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.

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TO PROMOTE THE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF NORTH CAROLINA SWEET POTATOES.

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WNC COMMUNITIES EMPOWERS THE PEOPLE OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA TO CULTIVATE THE VITALITY AND PROSPERITY OF MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES THROUGH COLLABORATION AND AGRICULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A PROGRAM OF WORK FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURE REVENUE

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TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE AND DEVELOP MORE EFFICIENT SMALL GRAIN MARKETING AND PRODUCTION IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY AND ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE INTEREST OF SMALL GRAIN PRODUCERS IN NORTH CAROLINA. TO PROMOTE APPLIED RESEARCH IN PRODUCTION, EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND VARIETY DEVELOPMENT.

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PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CREATED TO DEVELOP, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT PROGRAMS FOR THE WELFARE OF FARM PEOPLE, INCLUDING THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL WELL-BEING.