SNAP Out of It, NC
When: September 23, 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Where: Zoom Webinar
On September 23 from 12:00 – 1:15 p.m., Come to the Table is hosting SNAP Out of It, NC, a panel conversation that will provide a high-level overview of the far-reaching effects of recent changes and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), detail when and how these changes will impact counties across North Carolina, and provide ways to engage with leaders at the county, state, and federal levels to advocate for SNAP.
Come to the Table will be joined by Ashley Fredde (NC Health News), Andrew Blackburn (NC Association of County Commissioners), Leslie Lloyd (A Simple Gesture), and Twanda Sumlar (Granville County Social Services). Zoom link will be sent to your listed email upon registering.
Pilots & Pivots: A Peer-Learning Event with Casting Bread
When: October 13, 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Where: Casting Bread Free Market and Pantry (Blowing Rock, NC)
Join us at Casting Bread Free Market & Cafe for a day of peer-learning. Learn how Casting Bread modified their community offerings in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene while prioritizing the dignity and agency of everyone they serve. Participants will learn about adaptation in the face of obstacles and gain a practical framework of pivoting and piloting for their own work.
Pilots & Pivots: A Peer-Learning Event with Main Street Marketplace and Meeting Place
When: October 21, 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Where: Main Street Marketplace and Meeting Place (China Grove, NC)
Join us at Main Street Marketplace and Meeting Place for a day of peer-learning. Learn how Main Street transitioned from a food pantry to a holistic community space that includes a grocery store and nutrition education and cooking classes. Participants will learn how to turn their challenges into opportunities and be buoyed by inspiring stories.