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Community Gardens Oasis in the Midst of Rural Food Deserts Project

TechSoup Connect North Carolina

Thu, May 11, 9:30 PM (UTC)

3
RSVPs

Reviewing how to work with local farmer's markets, fresh fruit/vegetable stands, food banks, and schools along with new community gardens to combat the food insecurities worsened by the inflation in the wake of the pandemic.

Operations + collaboration
Program delivery + management

About this event

Focused initially in Robeson and surrounding counties, RMD Centers is launching a project for the county to combat the challenge of food insecurity and the expansive food deserts that exist in the county. Leveraging our growing partnership and network of rural non-profits to increase complimentary opportunities for the communities in need; finding ways to get better nutrition options into the communities we serve.

When

When

Thursday, 11 May
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM (EDT)

Venue map

Host

  • Jason Butler MD/MPH

    RMD Centers

    Executive Director

Organizer

  • Jason Butler MD/MPH

    RMD Centers

    Host

Partner

Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE)